Sales Manager

Confidencial; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead a dedicated inside sales team. In this pivotal role, you will coach and inspire your team to achieve ambitious acquisition goals while fostering a collaborative environment. Your expertise in consultative selling and team management will be crucial as you guide your team through the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to onboarding. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, where your leadership will drive success and growth for both the team and the organization. If you're passionate about sales and have a proven track record of developing high-performing teams, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in online sales and business development.
• Experience managing a team in a fast-paced outbound selling environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Inside Sales Representatives.
• Exceed acquisition and retention quotas while maintaining KPI standards.
• Build team structure and support career development.

Skills

Consultative solution selling

Team management

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

2 years of online sales experience

Experience in business development

Tools

Google Workspace

CRM tools

Salesforce

Outreach

Job description

We are currently in search of a hands-on, hard-working leader who will guide our inside sales team to success. The Sales Manager will lead and coach an inside sales team that uses consultative sales skills to understand the prospect’s needs and assess opportunities to partner together. This individual will work with Senior Management to execute strategic objectives and run the day-to-day operations for their inside sales team. This person is responsible for helping their team deliver on ambitious acquisition quotas, and roll up their sleeves to work directly with existing clients to exceed revenue and growth targets. The right candidate is an excellent communicator with a proven ability to train and motivate a diverse team, including entry-level and veteran sales professionals.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage and develop a team of Inside Sales Representatives responsible for the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to onboarding and beyond.
2. Exceed team acquisition and retention quotas including consistent attainment of KPI standards.
3. Develop team members through personalized coaching plans and drive consistency through maintaining a high degree of success across individuals on the team.
4. Develop entry-level new hires through their ramp period and onboarding process through extensive hands-on training and coaching.
5. Assess the needs of our customers and gather user feedback to improve upon existing solutions and sales processes.
6. Build team structure, recognize leadership potential, and support career development through enhancing capabilities within the team.
7. Distribute and capitalize on inbound leads to the team in a timely and effective manner.
8. Ensure proper adherence to established workflow and appropriate utilization of sales tools and applications.
9. Successfully perform the same activities that sales reps perform on an as-needed basis.

Personal Attributes:

1. Ability to work with all levels of management.
2. Ability to build positive relationships and influence.
3. A strong interest in consultative solution selling with a track record of managing and inspiring high-performing sales teams for 2 years.
4. Independent, self-starter who thrives on immersion in a rapidly changing environment and has excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
5. Proactive, can-do attitude, follow-through, resourcefulness, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills, and people management experience.
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to be personable yet persistent.
7. Motivated by a short sales cycle and a deep sense of urgency.

Professional Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 2 years of online sales, business development experience.
2. Experience managing a team in a fast-paced, high-volume outbound phone selling environment.
3. Strong preference for candidates with experience selling small to medium businesses, especially in the legal marketing and leads sectors.
4. Demonstrated, proven success in lead generation, prospecting, contract negotiation, and closing customers.
5. Proficiency with Google Workspace and CRM tools.
6. Experience with Salesforce and Outreach is a plus.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Advertising Services, Legal Services, and Internet Marketplace Platforms