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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

Sales Leader

Salary

$172,800 - $231,100 annually

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Description

We are seeking a Sales Leader to manage and develop a team of Account Executives at Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM. As a Sales Leader, you will participate in client and prospect meetings, work cross-functionally with internal partners, and mentor your team to achieve sales goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide support and mentorship to direct reports by participating in client and prospect meetings
  • Develop a winning team through recruiting, hiring, and training
  • Coach direct reports on strategies to drive sales wins
  • Report on sales activity and forecast to senior sales management
  • Monitor sales activity and track results
  • Lead demand generation activities and customer awareness initiatives
  • Engage with C-level executives in enterprise customer organizations
  • Develop and implement successful sales campaigns
  • Work cross-functionally with internal partners and corporate resources

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of sales leadership experience leading a team of seven or more quota-carrying salespeople
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Proven track record of creating successful teams and leading them to success
  • Excellent presentation and executive engagement skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Attributes:

  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Experience in sales coaching and mentoring
  • Strong drive for results
  • Strong engagement and communication skills
  • Consultative selling experience
  • Resourceful and able to collaborate and influence in a 'win as a team' environment

Benefits:

  • Time off programs
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Mental health support
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee stock purchasing program

Salary Range: $172,800 - $231,100 annually (base salary only, does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity, or benefits)

Skills

Nice to have

  • software sales
  • SaaS
  • IaaS
  • PaaS

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://salesforce.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/Illinois---Chicago/Senior-Manager--Sales_JR363227

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