Sales Manager

Concierge Auctions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Concierge Auctions is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead our Sales Development Representative and Business Developer teams. This hands-on role emphasizes KPIs, coaching, and performance coaching with a focus on pipeline development and revenue growth.

You will train and develop newly transitioning Business Developers while ensuring both teams meet activity, pipeline, and sales targets. A proven track record in quota-driven environments is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive sales experience.
• Minimum of 3 years managing sales teams.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Experience training and developing sales professionals, particularly those transitioning into new sales roles.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and manage clear KPIs for SDR and BD teams, aligned with company objectives.
• Monitor performance and ensure accountability and progress toward goals.
• Develop KPI reports and dashboards for senior leadership with visibility into activity and pipeline.
• Deliver weekly and monthly performance reports with trends and actionable recommendations.
• Analyze sales data to identify underperformance and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular coaching, pipeline reviews, and development plans to improve performance.
• Maintain accurate CRM data and reporting practices across both teams.

Skills

Sales leadership

KPI management

Coaching & development

Forecasting & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM software

Sales analytics

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

The world's finest art, automobiles, and antiques are sold at auction-so too is luxury real estate. Enter the smart way to buy and sell luxury properties. Our expert team curates the world's finest properties, matches them with the most capable property connoisseurs from across the globe, and facilitates easy, market-driven transactions. Since 2008, we have closed over $5B in luxury properties, with the typical sale ranging between $2.5M and $30M-and are dominating the $20M-plus industry. Our business has spanned the globe, including 46 US states and 38 countries, and we host a database of nearly 1 billion global contacts. Majority owned by Sotheby's, the world's premier destination for fine art and luxury goods, and Compass (NYSE: COMP), Concierge Auctions continues to operate independently, partnering with real estate agents affiliated with many of the industry's leading brokerages to host luxury property auctions for clients.

THE POSITION:

Concierge Auctions is seeking an experienced, results-driven Sales Manager to oversee our Sales Development Representative (SDR) team and a small team of Business Developers (BDs). This is a hands-on role focused on driving sales performance through clearly defined KPIs, consistent reporting, accountability, and ongoing coaching and development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of sales success, strong experience establishing and managing performance metrics, and the ability to develop high-performing sales professionals. A key focus of this position will be training and developing Business Developers who are newly transitioning into their roles, while ensuring both teams consistently meet activity, pipeline development, and sales performance objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sales Performance & KPI Management
  • Establish, implement, and manage clear, measurable KPIs for the SDR and BD teams, aligned with company objectives.
  • Consistently monitor individual and team performance against established KPIs, ensuring accountability and progress toward goals.
  • Develop and maintain regular KPI reports and performance dashboards to provide senior leadership with clear visibility into sales activity, pipeline development, conversion rates, and overall team performance.
  • Deliver consistent weekly and monthly performance reports, highlighting KPI attainment, trends, performance gaps, and actionable recommendations.
  • Analyze sales data to identify areas of underperformance, proactively implement corrective action plans, and monitor progress toward improvement.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, pipeline reviews, and performance assessments to ensure team members remain on track.
  • Leverage CRM systems and sales analytics to ensure accurate data, reliable reporting, and informed decision-making.
• Team Leadership, Training & Development
  • Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and accountability for the SDR team and Business Developers.
  • Develop and deliver structured sales training and coaching programs to improve prospecting, lead qualification, relationship development, negotiation, and closing skills.
  • Lead the onboarding and development of newly transitioned Business Developers, ensuring they understand their responsibilities, sales processes, and performance expectations.
  • Conduct regular coaching sessions, call reviews, and pipeline reviews to strengthen individual performance.
  • Identify individual skill gaps and create targeted development plans to improve sales effectiveness.
  • Foster a high-performance, results-oriented culture built on accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Sales Execution & Process Improvement
  • Oversee daily sales activities to ensure consistent prospecting, lead generation, follow-up, and pipeline development.
  • Ensure SDRs are effectively generating and qualifying opportunities and Business Developers are advancing relationships and opportunities through the sales pipeline.
  • Evaluate sales processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to increase productivity and conversion rates.
  • Partner with senior leadership to align team priorities, performance expectations, and sales initiatives with broader business objectives.
  • Maintain accurate CRM data, pipeline visibility, and consistent reporting practices across both teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive sales experience, including demonstrated success in a quota-driven environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing, coaching, and developing sales teams.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding individual sales targets and driving measurable improvements in team performance.
• Demonstrated expertise in establishing, tracking, reporting on, and managing sales KPIs, with a strong ability to hold teams accountable for results.
• Experience training and developing sales professionals, particularly those transitioning into new sales roles.
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