Sales Manager

Talentfoot Executive Search and Staffing; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a growing sales organization focused on advancing safety solutions across the Rocky Mountain region. This role involves developing strategic sales plans, guiding teams, and driving revenue growth while collaborating with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of sales experience with proven team leadership and strategic thinking abilities, all within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams and developing people into strong contributors.
• Minimum 5 years sales experience demonstrating increasing responsibility.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a structured, systems-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales organization to achieve revenue and customer growth objectives.
• Develop strategic and tactical sales plans for long-term growth.
• Identify priority customers and high-impact opportunities.
• Coach team members through sales training and account planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Education

5+ years progressive sales experience or equivalent education

Job description

Sales Manager at Talentfoot Executive Search and Staffing – advance safety solutions across the Rocky Mountain region.

Position Overview

Lead a growing sales organization that drives success through market engagement, customer partnerships, and high‑performing teams. The Sales Manager will shape strategies, deepen relationships, and guide revenue growth across multiple markets. Provide visibility to senior leadership and autonomy to innovate in a fast‑paced environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the sales organization and guide the team in achieving revenue and customer growth objectives.
• Develop strategic and tactical sales plans supporting long‑term profitable growth.
• Identify priority customers and high‑impact opportunities with the team.
• Set clear targets for strategic relationships and defined lead sources.
• Take a hands‑on role in sales pursuits when needed, including support for closing deals.
• Establish a structured approach to lead generation and opportunity pipeline development.
• Create growth strategies that consider geography, project type, and market segment.
• Partner with operations leaders to maximize financial and strategic value.
• Coach client‑facing team members through sales call training, follow‑up, and account planning.
• Collaborate with HR to support hiring needs in the sales organization.
• Help design competitive and motivating sales compensation plans.
• Create sales goals aligned with broader company objectives.
• Evaluate customer satisfaction data and improve retention, customer experience, and recurring revenue streams.

Position Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams and developing people into strong contributors and future leaders.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive sales experience or equivalent education and experience demonstrating increasing responsibility.
• Foster collaborative relationships across operations, business development, and internal units.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
• Make data‑driven business decisions.
• High learning agility and willingness to embrace new ideas, approaches, and technologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a structured, systems‑oriented mindset.
• Lead change and support transformation in a growing organization.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience in distributed service businesses.
• Background in heavy civil, vertical, or commercial construction.
• Track record of influencing performance‑driven cultures and working across all organizational levels.

If you are energized by growth, committed to elevating team performance, and excited about shaping a mission‑driven sales organization, we invite you to share your interest. A Talentfoot recruitment team member will reach out to qualified candidates whose experience aligns with this role.