Sales Manager

**English Level: C1+ | Manages AEs + BDRs | Outbound + Closing | U.S. Market** ## **Role Summary** The **Sales Manager** leads a team of Sales Reps, BDRs, and Account Executives responsible for outbound prospecting, pipeline management, and closing deals with U.S. clients. This role requires **C1+ English**, strong leadership, deep sales process knowledge, and the ability to run a high‑volume, metrics‑driven sales floor. You will own team performance, coaching, KPIs, scripts, CRM hygiene, and revenue targets. ## **Core Responsibilities** - **Team Leadership** — manage AEs/BDRs, run daily standups, coach reps, and enforce accountability. - **Pipeline Oversight** — ensure accurate CRM stages, follow‑ups, and forecasting. - **Sales Coaching** — review calls, improve scripts, and train reps on objections and closing. - **KPI Management** — track activity metrics, show‑up rates, conversion rates, and revenue. - **Process Optimization** — refine outreach sequences, messaging, and sales frameworks. - **Hiring & Onboarding** — recruit, onboard, and ramp new reps. - **Cross‑Functional Collaboration** — work with marketing to improve lead quality and messaging. - **Performance Reporting** — deliver weekly reports, forecasts, and insights to leadership. ### Requirements ## **Required Qualifications** - **3–5+ years** in sales leadership (Sales Manager, SDR Manager, AE Lead, Call Center Lead) - **C1+ English** (spoken + written) - Experience managing **outbound teams** (cold calling, email, LinkedIn) - Proven track record of hitting team quotas - Strong coaching, communication, and leadership skills - Deep experience with **CRMs** (HubSpot, Close, Salesforce, GoHighLevel) - Ability to manage **high‑volume pipelines** and fast‑paced sales floors - Strong analytical skills for KPI tracking and optimization ## **Preferred Experience** - U.S. SMB or mid‑market sales - Managing remote teams - Familiarity with: - LinkedIn Sales Navigator - Apollo / Instantly / Lemlist - Aircall / JustCall / Kixie - Experience in SaaS, agency, or service‑based sales environments ### Benefits ## **Compensation** - Base salary + **performance bonuses** - Override commissions on team sales - Contractor role - Flexible schedule aligned with U.S. time zones