Manager, Sales & Marketing

LaSalle Network; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

LaSalle Network is seeking a strategic, hands-on Manager, Sales & Marketing to lead a high-performing team and drive operational excellence, sales effectiveness, and brand consistency. This role balances strategy with execution, using data to improve performance and supporting complex client opportunities.

The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day operations, establish KPIs, and align cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining strong client relationships and a clear communication plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in sales, marketing, business development, or a related commercial function.
• 3+ years experience within financial services, fintech, B2B services, or another regulated industry.
• Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing cross-functional sales and marketing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to establish KPIs, analyze performance, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of CRM systems and experience using data to manage leads, pipelines, and sales performance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, clients, senior leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience managing client relationships, escalations, and complex business situations with a consultative, solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong understanding of brand messaging, digital marketing, social media, and client-facing communications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and move work forward in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, entrepreneurial, and self-directed mindset with a willingness to identify opportunities, challenge existing processes, and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional Sales and Marketing team, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance accountability.
• Oversee day-to-day sales and marketing operations, ensuring timely follow-up, effective lead management, and consistent execution of team priorities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to lead response, pipeline health, conversion, revenue performance, and overall team efficiency.
• Support the preparation of revenue, pipeline, and performance reporting for executive leadership.
• Ensure accurate and consistent documentation of sales activity, client interactions, and key business information within the CRM.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, and other department leaders to ensure alignment and consistency across internal and external communications.
• Maintain consistent brand positioning and messaging across client communications, social media, marketing materials, and events.
• Provide consultative support on complex opportunities and client escalations as needed, serving as a senior point of contact when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain relationships with select clients and industry contacts to understand market trends, emerging opportunities, and evolving customer needs.
• Review and approve client-facing communications and marketing content for brand consistency, accuracy, and alignment with business objectives.
• Represent the organization at select industry conferences and events to strengthen market awareness, develop relationships, and identify partnership opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and information security in accordance with company policies and applicable financial services requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

KPI development

CRM proficiency

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Marketing/BA)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

LaSalle Network has partnered with a financial services company in their search for a strategic, hands-on Manager, Sales & Marketing to lead and develop a high-performing team while driving operational excellence, sales effectiveness, and consistent brand positioning.

This internally focused leader will oversee day-to-day sales and marketing operations, establish performance accountability, support professional development, and ensure alignment across internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who can balance strategy with execution, improve processes, use data to drive performance, and step in when needed to support complex client situations and business opportunities.

This position is perfect for a leader seeking a hybrid work schedule, as this role requires 2-3 days in office in Schaumberg, IL.

Requirements

• Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional Sales and Marketing team, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance accountability.
• Oversee day-to-day sales and marketing operations, ensuring timely follow-up, effective lead management, and consistent execution of team priorities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to lead response, pipeline health, conversion, revenue performance, and overall team efficiency.
• Support the preparation of revenue, pipeline, and performance reporting for executive leadership.
• Ensure accurate and consistent documentation of sales activity, client interactions, and key business information within the CRM.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, and other department leaders to ensure alignment and consistency across internal and external communications.
• Maintain consistent brand positioning and messaging across client communications, social media, marketing materials, and events.
• Provide consultative support on complex opportunities and client escalations as needed, serving as a senior point of contact when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain relationships with select clients and industry contacts to understand market trends, emerging opportunities, and evolving customer needs.
• Review and approve client-facing communications and marketing content for brand consistency, accuracy, and alignment with business objectives.
• Represent the organization at select industry conferences and events to strengthen market awareness, develop relationships, and identify partnership opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and information security in accordance with company policies and applicable financial services requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in sales, marketing, business development, or a related commercial function,
• 3+ years experience within financial services, fintech, B2B services, or another regulated industry.
• Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing cross-functional sales and marketing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to establish KPIs, analyze performance, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of CRM systems and experience using data to manage leads, pipelines, and sales performance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, clients, senior leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience managing client relationships, escalations, and complex business situations with a consultative, solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong understanding of brand messaging, digital marketing, social media, and client-facing communications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and move work forward in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, entrepreneurial, and self-directed mindset with a willingness to identify opportunities, challenge existing processes, and take ownership.

Compensation & Benefits

This position pays a base salary of $115k-$135k dependent upon experience.

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401k
• professional development opportunities
• paid holidays
• PTO

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.