Sr Manager, Direct Sales New Business (RapidScale)

Cox Enterprises Inc; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Sr Manager for Direct Sales New Business to lead a talented sales team at RapidScale. In this pivotal role, you will drive sales performance, develop strategies, and foster collaboration to maximize revenue opportunities. With a focus on relationship building and technical expertise in cloud solutions, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of managed IT services. This innovative firm offers a flexible work environment and a commitment to employee well-being, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the tech landscape.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Paid wellness hours

Paid holidays

Health care insurance

401(k) retirement planning

Paid parental leave

Volunteer time off

Bereavement leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years in managed IT services with a Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years in a management role with proven sales success.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales quotas and lead the sales team to success.
• Train and mentor team members for high performance.
• Collaborate with marketing to enhance sales strategies.

Skills

Sales Management

Networking

Relationship Building

Technical Knowledge of IT

Cloud Services

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Managed IT Services

IaaS

DaaS

DRaaS

Job description

Sr Manager, Direct Sales New Business (RapidScale)

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Locations: Remote - Florida

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R202561356

Company: Cox Communications, Inc.

Job Family Group: Sales

Job Profile: Sr Manager, Direct Sales New Business - CCI

Management Level: Sr Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option: Can work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or region

Travel %: Yes, 50% of the time

Work Shift: Day

Compensation: Compensation includes a base salary of $107,100.00 - $160,700.00. The salary rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the salary range identified herein, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive/commission target of $75,000.00.

Job Description

At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help SMBs and enterprises alike simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure and Google to a full set of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale helps companies turn technology into their biggest competitive advantage. As part of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience.

This role reports to the Director of Sales and entails overseeing all recruitment and sales efforts for RapidScale services directed at prospective and existing Cox Business (CB) customers, as well as off-net clients engaging directly with RapidScale. The Senior Manager will lead a team of Cloud Solution Consultants (CSC), focused on maximizing revenue opportunities and fostering growth from CB customers and prospects across the nation. Additionally, the individual will develop and implement strategies to encourage CB sellers to actively collaborate with the Cloud Solutions Consultant team. This position carries sales quotas, with full responsibility for achieving 100% of quarterly and annual sales targets.

Primary Responsibilities:

Sales Performance & Targets:

1. Achieve or surpass monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quotas.
2. Lead the Regional CSC Team in meeting defined sales goals.
3. Accurately forecast sales to meet targets and support strategic planning.
4. Monitor and analyze sales performance, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.

Team Development & Coaching:

1. Onboard new CSCs and guide them towards target achievement.
2. Train and mentor new and experienced CSCs, offering continuous coaching for high performance and quota success.
3. Develop coaching programs to enhance the skills and effectiveness of the CSC team.
4. Actively recruit and manage sales talent to build a high-performing sales team.
5. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and ongoing learning.

Collaboration & Strategy:

1. Collaborate closely with Cox Business Sales to exceed regional goals and objectives.
2. Partner with the marketing team to develop and implement sales strategies that strengthen RapidScale’s brand and sales presence in the region.
3. Engage sales partners to optimize the sales funnel and drive revenue growth.
4. Generate innovative ideas and forge partnerships to enhance business growth and sales performance.
5. Provide management with feedback on RapidScale products, services, and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.

Customer & Partner Engagement:

1. Support the Cox Business sales organization, sales partners, prospects, and end-user customers.
2. Travel as needed (up to 50%) to establish new relationships and nurture existing ones within the region, team, and customer base.
3. Share and document best practices across regions.

Qualifications

Minimum:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 8 years’ experience in a related field (i.e. managed IT services). The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years’ experience; or 12 years’ experience in a related field.
2. 3+ years’ experience in a management or leadership role.
3. Proven history of top-performing sales success.
4. Strong expertise in networking and relationship building.
5. Technical knowledge of IT, Cloud, Managed Hosting, IaaS, DaaS, and DRaaS.
6. Experience with “sell-with” strategies and matrix management.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Cox Communications is all about creating moments of real human connection; and for employees, that’s true both in the workplace and in the problems we solve for customers. From building advertising solutions to unleashing IoT technologies to creating an exceptional experience for customers in our retail locations and online, we’re creating a world that is smarter and more connected. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.