Sales Manager

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Boston, MA, USA
In-Office
240K-300K Annually
Expert/Leader
Big Data • Marketing Tech • Software
The Role
Lead and scale a high-performing Account Executive team in Boston while carrying individual revenue responsibility. Build sales culture, playbooks, and operating processes; coach direct reports; manage complex enterprise SaaS sales cycles and C-suite engagements; develop strategic pathways into large enterprises; and consistently exceed individual and team revenue targets.
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Competencies

You are a Player/Coach. You lead from the front, carry individual revenue responsibility, and build a team around you that performs at the same level.

What you bring:

  • 10+ years of sales experience selling a complex SaaS product

  • At least 3 years in a sales leadership role managing direct reports

  • Experience working in an early-stage company or growth startup

  • A proven track record of achieving and exceeding aggressive sales targets, both as an individual and as a team leader

  • A deep understanding of enterprise sales cycles, multi-stakeholder deals, and C-suite engagement

  • Strong commercial judgment: you know which deals to pursue, which to walk away from, and how to allocate your team's time and energy

Trajectory

We define and drive Planhat's GTM strategy and sales process. We excel at identifying our buyers' objectives regardless of their role, seniority level, company size, or industry. This means we power the growth not only of Planhat, but of software businesses across the USA and beyond:

  • Tailoring our approach for every person, even when leaders at the same company have unique goals and pain points

  • Leading strategic discussions with the C-suite, diving deep into the product, and ironing out the nitty-gritty details

  • Listening and building trust, understanding what success looks like, handling objections, creating the right onboarding plan, and steering the path to a signed contract

In this role you will:

  • Build, lead, and scale a high-performing AE team in Boston, one of Planhat's core commercial hubs

  • Carry individual revenue responsibility alongside your team targets, leading by example

  • Work closely with a strong senior leadership team drawn from high-growth SaaS backgrounds

  • Figure out pathways into billion-dollar industry leaders, helping to power teams towards sustainable post-sales growth

  • Shape the sales culture, playbook, and operating model for Planhat's next phase of growth

Definition of Success

You are measured by the performance of your team and your own individual contribution, in equal measure.

  • You are continuously hitting and exceeding aggressive sales targets, both individually and as a team

  • You have built a high-performing AE team in Boston that consistently delivers pipeline and closed revenue

  • You are seen as a trusted leader by your team, coaching and developing them into stronger commercial operators

  • You are actively shaping the sales playbook and operating model, building something that scales beyond you

  • You are one of the key architects of Planhat's commercial growth in North America

Compensation

The OTE (base + variable) salary range for this position is $240,000 - $300,000 per year. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a generous PTO policy, and other benefits.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of sales experience selling a complex SaaS product
  • At least 3 years of sales leadership experience managing direct reports
  • Experience working in an early-stage company or growth startup
  • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding aggressive sales targets as an individual and team leader
  • Deep understanding of enterprise sales cycles, multi-stakeholder deals, and C-suite engagement
  • Strong commercial judgment regarding deal selection and allocation of team resources
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The Company
150 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Planhat is a customer platform built to give insights, manage workflow and drive customer experience. Planhat is helping hundreds of modern technology companies worldwide center their business around their customers in order to maximize customer success and customer lifetime value. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2015 and has a team of 100+ people across Europe, North America, South America, and APAC.

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