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THE HIGHER TEAM

Sales Manager – Brooklyn, NY

THE HIGHER TEAM, Brooklyn, Ohio, United States

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Full-Time | B2B Human Capital Management Solutions Summary We’re seeking a strategic, hands‑on Sales Manager to lead and grow a high‑performing sales team. This role requires building and executing a comprehensive business plan, guiding salespeople to meet ambitious goals, and driving pipeline, metrics, and processes to scale revenue. You will mentor, coach, and develop the team, ensure operational excellence, and step in personally on key deals as needed to model behavior and accelerate results.

Duties & Responsibilities

Build, implement, and manage a personal and team sales plan to drive business growth

Guide, coach, and mentor salespeople to meet and exceed sales targets

Strategically manage the sales pipeline, key metrics, and opportunity progression

Lead end‑to‑end enterprise sales efforts, including engaging executive decision‑makers

Develop and present compelling, ROI‑focused solutions alongside the sales team

Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top sales talent

Align cross‑functional teams (Sales, Customer Support, Marketing, and Implementation) to optimize client experience and operational efficiency

Continuously analyze performance and implement process improvements to scale revenue

Drive daily execution and accountability across the team, including running team meetings and building individual development plans

Ensure consistent use of CRM, enforce process compliance, and monitor team performance metrics

Support reps in the field and step in personally on key deals to model behavior and accelerate results

Prospect, sell, and close deals independently, holding a personal quota until the broader team is built

Soft Skills

Good communication skills (includes oratory and verbal)

Analytical

Technologically savvy

Team leadership / team shepherding (herding the salespeople)

Good negotiation skills

Influential

Assertive

Results‑oriented

Hands‑on (willing to get his hands dirty)

Adaptive and growth mindset

Ego‑free accountability

Supportive of others’ success (cares for the success of others)

Proactive

Organized

Process‑driven (process maniac)

Resourceful

Problem solver

Coordinator

Strategic

Qualifications & Requirements

Proven experience managing and growing a B2B sales team

Track record in B2B service sales and enterprise deal strategy

Experience engaging C‑suite prospects and clients

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and CRM systems

Skilled at mentoring, coaching, and developing salespeople

Experience with quota setting, forecasting, reporting, and sales analytics

Ability to build and execute a strategic business plan for both self and team

Pluses

Experience selling software‑as‑a‑service (SaaS)

Previous experience as a sales manager in HCM or related space

Knowledge of marketing, branding, and related disciplines

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