Sr. Manager, Americas Sales

Monotype; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive base + uncapped commission

Development opportunities

Job summary

Monotype is seeking a Sr. Manager, Americas Sales in Woburn, MA. You will lead a team of Account Executives selling complex SaaS licensing solutions and drive high-performance, data-driven sales execution across the Americas.

You will coach, forecast, and navigate multi-stakeholder negotiations, while ensuring consistent quota attainment and strategic territory coverage. Hybrid work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package accompany a competitive base and uncapped commission.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive B2B SaaS sales experience with leadership
• 3+ years as a first-line sales manager for Account Executives
• Experience selling complex SaaS or licensing-based solutions
• Strong coaching, performance management and accountability
• Experience navigating multi-stakeholder enterprise deals
• Proven pipeline management and forecast discipline
• Fluency with Salesforce, Gong, Apollo or similar tools

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 6–8 Account Executives, setting pipeline, forecast, and quota expectations
• Build a high-performance culture with accountability and collaboration
• Conduct structured one-on-ones, deal reviews, and pipeline inspections
• Coach through complex SaaS and licensing sales cycles, including negotiations and procurement
• Ensure clear value articulation of licensing solutions and appropriate commercial models
• Maintain pipeline discipline with outbound activity and strategic account planning
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Legal, Finance and Sales Ops to improve deal execution
• Represent Monotype in strategic customer meetings and industry events
• Travel up to 25%

Skills

SaaS sales

Team leadership

Coaching

Forecasting

Pipeline mgmt

Key stakeholder mgmt

Negotiation

Sales methodology

CRM tools

Pricing discussions

Tools

Salesforce

Gong

Apollo

Job description

## Sr. Manager, Americas SalesApply: Woburn, MA: Full time: Posted Today: R0004947*Are you our “TYPE”?**Named \"One of the Most Innovative Companies in Design'' by Fast Company, Monotype brings brands to life through type and technology that consumers engage with every day. The company's rich legacy includes a library that can be traced back hundreds of years, featuring famed typefaces like Helvetica, Futura, Times New Roman and more. Monotype specializes in the design, development, licensing, and management of typefaces and font technologies for the world’s biggest global brands and individual creative professionals, offering a wide set of solutions that make it easier for them to do what they do best: design beautiful brand experiences.**Want to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how you can become part of our team of over 1,000 talented employees across the globe? Visit us at*www.monotype.com*.*We are seeking a strategic, hands-on first-line sales leader to manage, coach, and elevate a team of Account Executives selling complex SaaS solutions through a licensing-based commercial model. This role is ideal for a proven sales manager who combines strong deal leadership with disciplined performance management and knows how to turn expectations into consistent execution. You will establish clear standards, hold the team accountable for results, and help sellers navigate sophisticated customer needs, complex buying groups, and high-value licensing negotiations across mid-market and enterprise segments.*What you’ll be doing:** Lead and develop a team of 6–8 Account Executives, setting clear expectations for pipeline generation, sales execution, forecast accuracy, and quota attainment.* Create a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Address performance gaps directly and promptly while providing the coaching and support needed to improve.* Conduct structured one-on-ones, deal reviews, pipeline inspections, and performance conversations that translate data and observations into clear actions and measurable commitments.* Coach the team through complex SaaS and licensing sales cycles, including solution discovery, business-case development, multi-stakeholder alignment, commercial negotiation, procurement, legal review, and contract execution.* Ensure sellers can clearly articulate the value of licensing solutions, connect customer usage and business requirements to the appropriate commercial model, and navigate sophisticated pricing and contractual discussions.* Maintain rigorous pipeline and forecasting discipline, ensuring opportunities are accurately qualified, next steps are documented, risks are surfaced early, and forecasts are supported by evidence.* Build sufficient pipeline coverage through disciplined outbound activity, strategic account planning, prospecting, and partnership with Marketing and other demand-generation teams.* Drive consistent adoption of the company’s sales methodology, CRM requirements, account-planning standards, and operating cadence.* Partner with senior sales leadership to execute segmentation, territory, account-coverage, and go-to-market strategies aligned with company growth objectives.* Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Customer Success, Legal, Finance, and Sales Operations to improve deal execution, customer engagement, and the overall effectiveness of the revenue engine.* Use performance and funnel data to identify coaching priorities, conversion gaps, execution risks, and opportunities to improve seller productivity.* Recruit, onboard, develop, and retain strong sales talent in partnership with the Talent team, while making timely and objective decisions when performance does not meet expectations.* Represent the company in strategic customer meetings, executive presentations, negotiations, and relevant industry events. Travel up to 25%.*What we’re looking for:** 8+ years of progressive B2B SaaS sales experience, including a strong record of individual quota attainment and successful sales leadership.* 3+ years of experience as a first-line sales manager with direct responsibility for Account Executives and team quota performance.* Proven experience selling and leading teams that sell complex SaaS or technology solutions through subscription, term, usage-based, or other licensing models.* Demonstrated ability to establish clear performance expectations, inspect execution consistently, provide direct feedback, and hold sellers accountable for agreed-upon actions and results.* A record of improving team performance through structured coaching, performance management, and disciplined operating rhythms—not solely through individual deal intervention.* Deep experience navigating complex sales cycles involving multiple business and technical stakeholders, executive buyers, procurement, legal teams, and sophisticated commercial negotiations.* Strong deal-coaching skills, including the ability to assess qualification, identify decision criteria and risks, develop compelling business cases, and guide negotiations without taking ownership away from the seller.* Demonstrated success building and maintaining healthy pipeline coverage through outbound prospecting, strategic account planning, and coordinated cross-functional campaigns.* Strong command of pipeline management and forecasting, with a record of producing accurate, evidence-based forecasts and taking early action when performance is off track.* Fluency with modern sales tools such as Salesforce, Gong, and Apollo, with the ability to use activity, pipeline, and conversion data to strengthen coaching and decision-making.* Executive presence and strong communication skills, with the ability to influence senior customer stakeholders and collaborate effectively across internal functions.* A strategic and analytical mindset paired with a willingness to remain close to the details of team execution.* Proven ability to lead through change, maintain trust, and create a culture that balances high standards with meaningful coaching and development.What’s in it for you:* *Hybrid work arrangements and competitive paid time off programs.** *Comprehensive commercial medical insurance coverage to meet all your healthcare needs.** *Competitive compensation with corporate bonus program & uncapped commission for quota-carrying Sales** *A creative, innovative, and global working environment in the creative and software technology industry** *Highly engaged Events Committee to keep work enjoyable.** *Reward & Recognition Programs (including President's Club for all functions)** *Professional onboarding program, including robust targeted training for Sales function** *Development and advancement opportunities (high internal mobility across organization)** *Retirement planning options to save for your future, and so much more!**Monotype is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.*#LI-DNIThe US pay range for this position is $140.000.00 - $160,000.00 annual base salary for external candidates with the appropriate level of experience. Commissions will also be offered as part of this role. The final annual base salary offered will be based on location and experience level, and could be less for internal applicants depending upon experience. The job application window for this role is 30 days from the posting date.