Sales Manager – gener8tor Skills

gener8tor•Madison, WI

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

gener8tor runs accelerators and venture capital funds to catalyze community, mentorship, network, conviction and capital to bridge a community’s genius with opportunity. The gener8tor platform includes pre-accelerators, accelerators, corporate programming, conferences and fellowships. gener8tor operates venture capital funds and startup accelerators across 45 cities, 25 states and 3 countries, working with more than 300 startups per year. To date, gener8tor has worked with more than 1,500 startups that have cumulatively gone on to raise more than $2B in follow-on capital and employ more than 11,000 people gener8tor is seeking a full-time Sales Manager for our Skills Accelerator product line to lead outbound sales initiatives, build strong partnerships, and generate new business opportunities. This role will focus on growing our Skills programs by cultivating relationships with corporations, workforce development agencies, and community partners. The Sales Manager will report directly to the Partner of Business Development and will collaborate closely with the VP of Skills and overall team to ensure strong communication, alignment, and follow-through. This individual will be both externally focused on driving sales and internally engaged with cross-functional teammates to maintain visibility, accountability, and shared success. Our ideal candidate has a background in sales and partnerships, thrives in building relationships, and is comfortable managing multiple projects and communications at once. They are a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work closely with both internal team members and external stakeholders. We would also like it if this person had experience working with workforce development boards, although not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Proven track record in sales, partnerships, or business development, ideally in workforce development, higher education, or related industries.
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly independent environment while juggling multiple responsibilities.
Experience with CRM tools (preferably Salesforce or HubSpot).
Strong organizational and reporting skills.
Flexibility to travel 25% of the time.
Entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative approach, and “no job is beneath me” mentality.

Nice To Haves

Experience with workforce development boards a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and implement strategic sales plans to reach revenue and partnership targets for Skills programs.
Build outbound campaigns and source lead generation opportunities in collaboration with the SVP of Business Development.
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and outreach to negotiation and closing deals.
Cultivate lasting relationships with partners to maximize retention and expand opportunities.
Draft detailed and accurate sales reports to track performance and share progress with leadership.
Assess competition, costs, and demand to identify sales tactics and growth opportunities.
Maintain close communication with the Skills program team, including Program Managers and Career Coaches, to ensure alignment on partner needs and participant outcomes.
Participate in biweekly calls, team check-ins, and EOS meetings to provide updates and align on strategy.
Support program kickoffs, presentations, and partner-facing events when needed.
Share feedback from partners to inform continuous improvement of Skills programs.
Collaborate with Skills Operations and Placement teams to ensure smooth delivery for program participants and alumni.