Sales Manager

Goodwin Recruiting

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
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    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Conferencesunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
    • Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Proposal Developmentunmatched
    • Regional Salesunmatched
    • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Revenue Forecastingunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Revenue Managementunmatched
    • Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Pipelineunmatched
    • Sales Strategyunmatched
    • Sales Toolsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Up-Sellingunmatched
    • Work From Homeunmatched

    Description

    A dynamic, innovative organization is seeking a strategic Sales Manager to drive revenue growth and lead a regional sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is passionate about developing both people and long-term partnerships.

    Sales Manager Benefits & Compensation

    • Competitive base salary plus bonus and commission structure
    • Remote work flexibility, operating in Eastern or Central time zones
    • Opportunity to shape and scale a high-performing sales team
    • Direct impact on company revenue and long-term business development

    Sales Manager Requirements & Qualifications

    • Must live in Eastern or Central time zones
    • Proven experience leading and managing a sales team in a results-driven environment
    • Strong background in consultative, relationship-based selling
    • Demonstrated ability to forecast revenue and manage pipelines for consistent results
    • Proficiency with CRM systems, dashboards, and AI-enabled sales tools
    • Exceptional communication, coaching, and leadership skills
    • High standard of professionalism, integrity, and accountability

    Sales Manager Preferred Background & Skills

    • Strategic thinker with disciplined execution skills
    • Experience building long-term client partnerships, renewals, and upselling
    • Familiarity with proposal development and event sponsorship sales
    • Passion for leveraging AI and workflow optimization tools

    Sales Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

    • Lead, develop, and mentor a regional sales team of 69 representatives
    • Set clear expectations and drive accountability for all team members
    • Oversee revenue performance and execute regional sales strategies to achieve and exceed targets
    • Coach the team using data insights, pipeline analytics, and call reviews
    • Ensure consistent and ethical sales practices aligned with company standards
    • Leverage AI tools to streamline workflows, improve reporting, and maximize selling time
    • Maintain key client relationships and support proposals and negotiations
    • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure brand and editorial alignment
    • Support revenue generation for regional conferences and event sponsorships

    If you are a motivated leader who values collaboration, data-driven results, and growth, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a supportive and forward-thinking organization.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

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