Sr. Sales Manager

Genesys empowers organizations of all sizes to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the AI-powered Experience Orchestration platform, organizations can accelerate growth by delivering empathetic, personalized experiences at scale to drive customer loyalty, workforce engagement, efficiency and operational improvements.

We employ more than 6,000 people across the globe who embrace empathy and cultivate collaboration to succeed. And, while we offer great benefits and perks like larger tech companies, our employees have the independence to make a larger impact on the company and take ownership of their work. Join the team and create the future of customer experience together.

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Job Description

Location: Remote position in Canada.

As a Sales Leader in our Canadian team, your primary responsibility will be to lead and manage a team of sales professionals to achieve sales targets and drive revenue growth. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective sales strategies, coaching and mentoring the sales team, and fostering a high-performance sales culture. You will work closely with other departments, such as marketing and operations, to align sales objectives with overall business goals.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 3+ years of proven success mentoring and coaching
• Experience closing complex deals that are at least $500k or greater (including multiple stakeholders, geographies, multiple departments). 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of sales strategies, techniques, and best practices.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to use sales data to drive decision-making.
• Results-oriented and target-driven mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 30-40% travel required

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of sales professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Set clear performance expectations and sales targets for team members and monitor their progress.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify training and development needs.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, encouraging teamwork and a customer-centric mindset.

Sales Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve business objectives and revenue targets.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify sales opportunities and potential risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sales strategies with marketing initiatives and product development plans.
• Set sales quotas and targets for individuals and the team, and monitor performance against these goals.

Sales Operations and Process Improvement:

• Implement and optimize sales processes, methodologies, and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure accurate and timely sales forecasting, reporting, and pipeline management.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement corrective measures to enhance sales performance and customer satisfaction.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.

Sales Performance Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze sales data and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular sales reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and sales results.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to drive informed decision-making.

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About Genesys:

Genesys empowers more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the AI-powered Experience Orchestration platform, Genesys delivers the future of CX to organizations of all sizes so they can provide empathetic, personalized experience at scale. As the trusted platform that is born in the cloud, Genesys Cloud helps organizations accelerate growth by enabling them to differentiate with the right customer experience at the right time, while driving stronger workforce engagement, efficiency and operational improvements. Visit www.genesys.com.

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