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Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager with a real passion for leading and developing best-in-class teams to lead our Mid-Market 1 Account Executive team. You will manage a team of Account Executives who sell our SaaS products to Mid-Market segment prospects.
The Manager, Sales is a high impact position within Payscale’s Revenue Organization. In this role you'll work closely with our Sales teams to bring in new clients, expand relationships with existing clients, and work closely with services and support teams to ensure these new partnerships are successful.
In this role, you will:
Lead and guide a team of direct sales representatives to meet and exceed sales targets and objectives.
Develop sales strategies, set goals, analyze data, and monitor KPI performance to drive growth.
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and sales development to execute revenue campaigns
Collaborate cross-functionally with RevOps to monitor and manage KPI reporting
Run a monthly performance management cadence
Lead your team on proactive outbound sales and lead-qualification
Partner with your reps on customer sales cycles, presentations, and engagements
Responsible for the career and skill development of your team
What We're Looking For:
3+ years of Inside Sales Management or leadership experience in technology/software, human capital technology preferred
Shown success with managing, motivating and developing an inside sales team
Experience with prospecting, lead generation/qualification, and customer/prospect follow-up
Exceptional interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills required
Experience with presenting product materials, sales webinars and seminars as required
Bachelors Degree, or equivalent experience
Proficiency in various social media tools, Salesforce and/or other CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Location
Payscale has an employee centric remote-first model that provides you the flexibility to do your best work in a space that supports you, while also finding time to collaborate in person for the moments that matter.
In our remote-first model, employees can work from the location that works best for them. We do not have centralized corporate offices. Employees can choose to work from home, in company-paid co-working spaces, or any combination of the two that best suits their unique needs.
If you work from home, we recommend ensuring that you can meet the following technology, equipment and workspace requirements:
High-Speed Internet - A stable broadband or fiber connection (satellite is highly discouraged) with a minimum speed of 100 Mbps in a dedicated workspace that has a reliable Wi-Fi signal.
Device for Multifactor Authentication (MFA/2FA) - smartphone, tablet, etc.
When it matters (usually no more than a few times a year) we take the time to gather for in-person events.
Payscale has employees across the US, Canada, UK, The Philippines and Romania however we are currently unable to hire in the Quebec Province, Northern Ireland, and Hawaii.
Benefits and Perks
All around awesome culture where together we strive to live our 5 values:
Data informed decision making.
Customer first. Always.
Succeed together.
Relentless about results. Obsessed with excellence.
Lead the change. Shape the standard.
An open and inclusive environment where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
Monthly company All Hands meetings
Regular opportunities for executive leadership exposure through things like AMAs
Access to continued learning & development opportunities
Our commitment to a continuous feedback culture which allows us to drive performance and career growth
A growing network of Employee Resource Groups
Company sponsored volunteer hours
And more!
Our more standard benefits
Flexible paid time off, giving you the opportunity to rest, relax and recharge away from work
14 Paid Company Holidays, includes 2 floating holidays (you choose!)
A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance covered up to 100% by Payscale
Unlimited infertility coverage benefits through our medical plans
Additional supplemental health benefits offered to you and your family
401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
16 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Health Savings Account (HSA) options and company contributions each pay period
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for pre-tax employee allocations
Annual remote work stipend to be used on wellness or home office equipment
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We embrace equal employment opportunity. Payscale is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is our policy that employees will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, education, and social and recreational programs.
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.
If you have a disability or impairment and need assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] for support.
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