Senior Sales Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance - Public Sector
About The Position
The Senior Sales Manager delivers sales results against growth revenue targets through leadership and management of a team of Solution Sales Executives focused on selling our Governance, Risk & Compliance solutions to the Public Sector Vertical. Utilizing their influence, the Senior Sales Manager performs a strategic leadership role by directing sellers to identify and execute on winning opportunities, proper and timely follow up and delivering an excellent experience to customers. As the forefront leader who interacts with customers, the Senior Sales Manager is always prominent and must exhibit a level of excellence by communicating with confidence to influence outcomes both internally and externally.
Requirements
- 8+ years experience in a related role - enterprise technology or similar complex solution sales
- 3+ years of progressive sales management experience - preferably in software or technology organizations
- Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of knowledge and related career experience
- Ability to provide deal support and guidance to sellers on both large enterprise and mid-market accounts
- Ability to manage and coach a diverse team of sales professionals
- Exceptional communication skills and business acumen
- Executive presence with the ability to communicate at the most senior level
- Ability to identify and understand the power of influencers versus buyers and how to navigate the nuances of each during the sales cycle
- Ability to lead your team to manage multiple complex sales cycles simultaneously
- Ability to negotiate pricing with a focus on retaining value
Nice To Haves
- Experience selling to Public Sector customers: SLED and/or Federal Accounts
- Experience selling Governance, Risk & Compliance reporting solutions
- Understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model
- Proven sales track record of achieving (and exceeding) sales quota targets in the field selling complex technology or software solutions
Responsibilities
- Develop personalized coach plans and provide regular coaching sessions with each team member to discuss performance and provide feedback on areas for improvement
- Mentor and encourage a growth mindset amongst the team
- Identify and recruit top-performing sales talent and manage performance and disciplinary challenges
- Assess and set account territory priorities for the team
- Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts and regularly review and adjust sales plans and forecasts
- Use data to monitor performance and identify trends or areas for improvement
- Develop sales strategies and tactics that align with company goals and customer needs
- Observe, assess and monitor seller outreach, deal pipeline and deal quality
- Build strong relationships with internal peer teams and leadership to drive strong cross-organization success
- Build relationships with external customers, prospects and partners, to support the go-to-market strategy
- Encourage cross-functional collaboration to ensure the sales team has the support and resources they need to succeed
- Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the sales team to promote knowledge sharing and best practices
- Encourage feedback and open communication to ensure all team members feel heard and valued, and to address any issues or concerns
Benefits
- On Target Earnings (OTE) range in the US: 266,000.00 - 430,000.00 USD Annual
- Eligible for commission based on sales performance
- Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
- 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
