Sales Manager, US

Cognism • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence, helping ambitious businesses discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism's contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams. As a Sales Manager, you will be joining a high-impact leadership team at the heart of our sales engine, playing a key role in helping Cognism scale to the next level. You will lead and inspire a team of high-performing Account Executives across SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise. Your mission is to drive consistent quota attainment, improve sales execution, and elevate team performance through strategic coaching, rigorous pipeline management, and operational discipline. You will collaborate closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, and RevOps to ensure your team is aligned, enabled, and equipped to exceed targets and deliver exceptional value to our customers. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to shape team performance and contribute to strategic growth across a core commercial area.

Requirements

• Sales Leadership Experience - 2+ years leading Account Executives or full-cycle sellers in a B2B SaaS environment, with a consistent track record of exceeding revenue targets.
• Enterprise Closing Experience - Proven ability to close 6-figure deals ($100K+) with multi-stakeholder buying committees
• Sales Methodology Expertise - Strong command of modern frameworks like MEDDPICC, Challenger or Sandler, and applying them to drive deal progression and forecast accuracy.
• Data-Driven Operator - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data, identify trends, and take decisive action.
• People-First Manager - Proven coaching ability with high emotional intelligence and a focus on developing high-performing, engaged teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaborator - Skilled in working across Marketing, RevOps, and Product to improve pipeline quality, sales process, and customer outcomes.
• Adaptable & Globally Minded – Comfortable navigating dynamic business needs, diverse teams, and an evolving global sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop High-Performing Teams - Coach and manage a team of Account Executives, fostering a culture of ownership, execution, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Sales Execution - Implement effective sales methodologies and deal progression strategies to improve win rates and shorten sales cycles.
• Own Pipeline Performance - Ensure each AE contributes ~25% of their own pipeline through strategic outbound activity, complemented by tight alignment with Marketing and Sales Development.
• Champion Operational Excellence - Monitor and act on key metrics like pipeline coverage, forecast accuracy, and sales velocity to boost team performance.
• Enhance Cross-Functional Alignment - Work closely with Marketing, RevOps, and Product to optimise campaign impact, improve lead quality, and influence roadmap decisions.
• Uplift Market & Product Positioning - Develop deep product and customer knowledge to support objection handling, urgency creation, and strategic selling.
• Support Retention & Growth - Play an active role in team career development, recognition, and long-term retention planning.

Benefits

• Building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day.
• Work truly makes an impact.
• Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together.
• Culture shapes success and ensures everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered.
• We Own the Outcome Together.
• We Deeply Understand our Customers.
• We Celebrate Impact Wherever It Comes From.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees