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Sales Manager

Xse Group · Middletown, CT, USA ·

Pay:
$150,000-$200,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Job Details

Technology Sales Manager
Location: Middletown, CT 06457
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 per year
Base + Commission
Direct Reports: Field Territories in Southern New England
About the Role

Sales Managers are hands‑on leaders who coach sales executives to close new business. You will own client relationships and revenue targets for your assigned region and will manage a team of territory account executives. You should have excellent client management skills and will need to build relationships with key clients and prospects in your region. Your goal will be to aggressively expand the business by signing new clients and selling deeper and wider into existing accounts while also managing for 100% existing client retention.
Key Responsibilities

Manage a team of sales executives toward 100%+ activity and revenue goal attainment by monitoring performance metrics, unpacking performance concerns, coaching for growth, and holding people accountable to commitments
Aggressively build a new deal pipeline by coaching sales executives to hunt for new clients through daily prospecting and to sell deeper and wider in existing accounts
Ensure 100% client retention by managing a structured renewal process with sales executives and proactively identifying client satisfaction concerns through recurring client partner reviews
Recruit, onboard, train, and support new sales executives. Foster a culture of continuous learning by assigning company- and partner-provided training programs on products and sales skills
Manage account and deal data in our CRM by training sales executives on correct note taking procedures. Leverage this data to manage 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month pipelines and sales forecasts.
Champion client marketing initiatives including conferences/trade shows, technology showcases, networking events, webinars, and digital outreach.
90‑Day Success Expectations

Effectively articulate Aztec’s value proposition and explain key sales programs and product/service offerings
Understand the typical market dynamics, needs, pain points, and objections of core clients
Complete manufacturer product training and achieve related certifications
Demonstrate proficiency in our deal paperwork tool and CRM system (Salesforce)
Achieve 100% activity goal attainment among your direct reports
Qualifications

7+ years outside sales experience, preferably selling technology products and solutions
2+ years sales management experience
Bachelor’s degree from a top tier college or university required or equivalent experience thriving in a sales environment
Aggressive and urgent new business development mindset
Commitment to metrics-driven management and willingness to hold people accountable to targets
Ability to unpack performance issues and coach team members on growth opportunities
Excellent client communication and relationship management skills at all levels with a focus on C-level finance, IT, and operations decision makers
Willingness to work both onsite in our headquarters and in the field for local client visits
Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive to local client sites daily. Most destinations will be under a 1‑2 hour drive
Growth Mindset: you never assume the status quo is best; you see what is possible instead of what isn’t and develop a plan to make it reality
Technologically Fluent: you integrate best practice technological solutions into your work to improve productivity; you always want to learn more about the best technology available and can credibly advise others on technological solutions
Customer First: you value relationships as the foundation of business; you aspire to exceed expectations in every client interaction; you constantly look for ways to stand out and add value as a business partner
Benefits

Total annual compensation of $150,000–$200,000+ at target, with a base salary of $80,000–$100,000 and a lucrative, cap‑free bonus plan
Manufacturer points incentives and other contest incentive programs
Comprehensive wellness benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
Employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan and life insurance
Employee discount programs
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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