Regional Manager, Sales - Government

Thomson Reuters • Eagan, MN

24d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Sales Manager to lead the State and Local market of the Government business. This leader will be accountable for revenue growth, sales quota achievement and retention metrics and will lead Sales Executives and Client Executives. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record of successfully managing a sales team and growing a portfolio of accounts, exceeding sales and renewal targets, and cultivating strong customer relationships. In this role you will be required to: Be a customer-centric leader with exceptional communication, negotiation, and team management skills. Lead/Manage a team focused on growing and increasing client retention across the products. Develop and implement a comprehensive client management strategy aligned with the Governments segment's strategy and in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive new customer acquisition, expand customer relationships, and renewal sales with assigned territories. Establish and execute clear goals, KPIs, and performance metrics for the team, providing regular feedback and coaching to drive individual and team success. Act as a change agent by identifying opportunities for process innovation, championing new methodologies, and driving organizational transformation to enhance sales effectiveness and customer outcomes. Lead the adoption and implementation of AI-powered sales tools and best practices, including leveraging AI for customer insights, sales forecasting, pipeline management, and productivity enhancement to maintain competitive advantage. Location: Remote position; candidate needs to reside in/near Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Ann Arbor, or Dallas markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; with people management or relevant leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in sales or account management within the Government sector.
• Deep industry knowledge and experience in fast-paced, high-growth, and matrix environments.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of data-driven decision-making.
• Results-oriented mindset with a proven ability to deliver against targets.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and passion for driving business outcomes.
• Proven ability to drive change management initiatives and lead teams through organizational transformation
• Experience with or strong aptitude for leveraging AI tools and technologies in sales environments (e.g., CRM AI features, predictive analytics, generative AI applications)

Nice To Haves

• Master's or J.D. preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and development opportunities to your team to help them achieve their goals and grow professionally
• Work closely with cross functional teams including sales, product management, marketing, finance, and operations to develop and execute go-to-market strategies
• Closely monitor, analyze, and report on key performance metrics, including sales targets, renewal rates, and customer satisfaction, to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide regular reports, updates, and other information on account management activities and outcomes to executive leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Continuously assess and improve processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the sales and client executive teams.
• Evaluate, pilot, and scale AI technologies and tools that optimize sales operations, enhance team productivity, and improve customer engagement
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the team to embrace emerging technologies and adapt to evolving market dynamics
• Partner and collaborate with internal partners to develop and execute impactful product marketing campaigns and develop our customer solution portfolio.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
• Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
• Career Development and Growth
• Grow My Way programming
• Skills-first approach
• Industry Competitive Benefits
• Flexible vacation
• Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
• Access to the Headspace app
• Retirement savings
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee incentive programs
• Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
• Social Impact Institute
• Two paid volunteer days off annually
• Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
• Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
• Competitive 401k plan with company match
• Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Sabbatical leave
• Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
• Optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Fitness reimbursement
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
• Access to 529 Plan
• Commuter benefits
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager