General Sales Manager (AI Consulting)

Impact Networking, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a General Sales Manager for AI Consulting in Chicago. This role focuses on expanding the AI Consulting practice by supporting sales teams and designing AI solutions that drive business growth. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in AI consulting and the ability to communicate strategies effectively. A vibrant company culture champions innovation and provides expansive benefits including competitive salaries and significant PTO.

Benefits

20 days PTO + 12+ paid holidays

Flexible sick policy

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive health & retirement plans

Education reimbursement and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in AI consulting and pre-sales roles.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies and applications.
• Strong communication skills for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support sales teams during prospecting as the AI SME.
• Identify and pursue new AI consulting opportunities.
• Lead discovery meetings and AI consulting engagements.

Skills

AI consulting

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Job description

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Impact is hiring a General Sales Manager to join our nationally ranked Best and Brightest workplace!

About Impact

Impact is a leading national managed services provider, specializing in IT & Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation & AI, Integrated Marketing, and Print & Document Management. We focus on delivering enterprise-level resources to SMBs and midmarket clients with a customer-centric approach. Founded in 1999, Impact employs over 800 experts across 20+ US locations and has experienced over 20% annual growth, fostering a vibrant, employee-focused culture.

Role Overview

As the General Sales Manager for AI Consulting, you will be key in establishing and expanding our AI Consulting practice. This role involves acting as a front-line SME, supporting sales teams, and leading AI consulting engagements. You will partner with business leaders to identify operational gaps, design AI solutions, and drive growth by translating AI technology into business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sales teams during prospecting and throughout the sales cycle as the AI SME
• Identify and pursue new AI consulting opportunities
• Guide sales teams to align AI solutions with client needs and goals
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Lead discovery meetings and AI consulting engagements from start to finish
• Present AI strategies to executives and develop tailored solutions
• Help develop the AI Consulting practice, including service offerings and scaling strategies
• Design and deliver AI training programs for teams
• Continuously improve sales and consulting processes
• Develop AI solution descriptions and value propositions

Technology Focus Areas

• AI Strategy Consulting
• Data Analytics & AI-Driven Insights
• AI Process Automation
• Change Management

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in AI consulting and pre-sales roles
• Deep understanding of AI technologies and applications
• Strong communication skills for executive audiences
• Business acumen and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and mentoring abilities

Why Join Us?

We empower our people to innovate, grow, and succeed, guided by core values like innovation, passion, honesty, fun, low ego, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Salary range of $120,000-$140,000 + commission
• 20 days PTO + 12+ paid holidays
• Flexible sick policy
• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive health & retirement plans
• Education reimbursement and training opportunities

Join Impact where your ideas matter, and your growth is supported. Let’s build something incredible together!

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: IT Services and Consulting