Commercial/SLED Sales Team Lead

Position Summary: We are seeking a results-driven Commercial/SLED Sales Leader located in either the New England or Texas market(s) to oversee and drive the performance of the commercial/SLED sales team. This role is responsible for achieving revenue targets, coaching team members, and developing effective sales strategies to grow the business. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with a proven sales track record.Primary Position Tasks:Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Account Executives to achieve and exceed targetsSet clear sales goals, KPIs, and performance expectationsDevelop and implement strategic sales plans to drive revenue growthManage key accounts and support the team in closing high-value dealsConduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and feedbackCollaborate with marketing and product teams to align on campaigns and offeringsRecruit, onboard, and train new sales team membersEnsure consistent use of CRM toolsDetailed understanding of the commercial/SLED marketplace, along with the business acumen to solve customer problemsActively engaged and monitoring of pipeline development, opportunity management/forecasting and demand generationProactively monitor and maintain high levels of quality, accuracy, and process consistency in the sales organization’s planning efforts.Works closely with sales management peers to inspect sales process quality and prioritize opportunities for improvement. Assists in understanding process bottlenecks and inconsistencies.Facilitates an organization of continuous process improvement to drive sales and revenue growth and exceed customer satisfaction expectationsMinimum Education/Certification/Experience Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of experience in sales, with a proven track record of meeting quotas2+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory rolePreferred Education/Certification/Experience:Strong knowledge of sales processes, pipeline management, and forecastingExcellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skillsExperience using CRM software and sales analytics toolsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated experience in the full lifecycle of personnel management Demonstrated ability to put together compressive account plans and strategyDemonstrated ability to sell professional and managed servicesAbility to cultivate C-level relationships and understand underlying business driversAbility to capture large multi-year IT annuity contractsFamiliar with existing industry CRM applicationsFamiliar with OEM business processes negotiating discount structuresAbility to demonstrate strong presentation skills and lead customer facing meetingsThe ability to work effectively with or without dedicated management/mentor supervisionDemonstrated ability to communicate with vendors and customers in a professional and timely mannerSufficient phone skills as defined by, active listening skills, using the open-ended question technique, courteous and conscientious mannerisms and technically literate language so as to support successful cold and warm callsSufficient writing skills, demonstrated by the correct use of grammar, professional communication style and technically literate language so as to support successful e-mail introductions to customers, vendors and OEM counterpartsDemonstrated success in multi tasked, high volume sales role as defined by accuracy, response rate and understanding of customer requirementsBasic Qualifications:U.S. Citizenship RequiredRed River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).EOE M/F/DISABLED/VetRed River is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodation@redriver.com. 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