Sales Leadership Development Manager

Solenis•United States of America, Texas (Remote), TX

About The Position

The Sales Leadership Development Manager drives sales effectiveness and accelerates the development of current and future sales leaders across the organization. This highly visible, field-based role partners directly with Business Development Managers and other commercial team members to provide hands-on coaching, reinforce established sales methodologies, and strengthen leadership capabilities that drive business growth. The role is suited to someone with a successful background in sales leadership, business development, account management, or commercial management and a passion for developing talent through practical coaching and mentorship. It involves substantial time in the field working alongside sales professionals, conducting customer visits, providing performance feedback, and supporting strategic business opportunities. Travel is approximately 75% of the time, or about three weeks per month.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in sales leadership, business development, account management, commercial leadership, or related customer-facing roles.
Proven success leading, coaching, mentoring, or developing sales professionals.
Demonstrated ability to drive sales performance through field coaching and leadership development.
Strong understanding of sales processes, customer relationship management, account growth strategies, and business development.
Experience conducting customer visits, joint sales calls, and field-based performance coaching.
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to influence and develop employees at various levels of the organization without direct authority.
Willingness to travel approximately 75% of the time, or three weeks per month.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Previous experience managing teams or serving in a formal sales leadership position is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with Business Development Managers and sales professionals to improve commercial performance and sales effectiveness.
Provide hands-on field coaching through ride-alongs, customer visits, territory reviews, and joint sales calls.
Reinforce established sales training programs, leadership principles, and commercial best practices.
Mentor and develop Business Development Managers and other customer-facing professionals to strengthen their leadership and sales capabilities.
Identify high-potential talent and help prepare future sales leaders for expanded leadership responsibilities.
Coach sales professionals on prospecting, account growth, customer retention, relationship management, and strategic selling.
Collaborate with sales leadership to identify performance gaps and implement development plans to improve results.
Support strategic customer engagements and help commercial teams pursue high-value business opportunities.
Serve as a trusted resource and coach for sales professionals across multiple regions and markets.
Measure the effectiveness of coaching and development initiatives and continuously improve field performance.