Sales Growth Leader: Hands-On Coach & Strategist

Connectly Recruiting; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a proven Sales Leader to own and grow the sales organization. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, coaching, and customer engagement to drive profitability and growth.

The ideal candidate will manage pipeline, forecast accurately, and develop top-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and strategic partnerships. Travel ~40–50% to support customers.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–10+ years of progressive sales experience.
• Previous sales management experience with responsibility for developing and leading sales professionals.
• Demonstrated history of revenue growth and new-account development.
• Experience managing a combination of direct sales and channel/partner relationships.
• Strong experience establishing sales KPIs and holding teams accountable for both activity and results.
• Proven pipeline management and forecasting capabilities.
• Experience navigating complex or longer-cycle B2B sales.
• Strong CRM experience and an appreciation for accurate sales data.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• The ability to travel approximately 40–50% as needed to support the team and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of sales professionals.
• Establish revenue objectives and actionable growth plans.
• Identify priority accounts and new business opportunities.
• Develop strategies for winning new customers while expanding existing relationships.
• Build and strengthen relationships with external sales channels and strategic partners.
• Provide leadership with market and customer intelligence.
• Own CRM usage, pipeline, and forecasting; ensure credible forecasts.

Skills

Sales leadership

Revenue growth

Pipeline management

Forecasting

CRM proficiency

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a proven Sales Leader to own and grow the sales organization. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, coaching, and customer engagement to drive profitability and growth.

The ideal candidate will manage pipeline, forecast accurately, and develop top-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and strategic partnerships. Travel ~40–50% to support customers.