Sr Dir, Sales

Forrester

Cambridge, MA, US
Base: $156,000 - $234,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
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15 years of sales experience
5 years first-line sales management
Experience selling into financial services
** Forrester is seeking a Senior Director of Sales to lead a team of sales professionals focused on large Fortune 1000 companies, emphasizing strategic account management and team development. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in sales management, particularly in the financial services sector, and possess strong leadership and coaching skills. **

Job Summary

  • The Senior Sales Director leads a team of six to eight professionals in driving success through strategic account plans for Fortune 1000 companies.
  • This role requires leveraging data and empirical analysis to forecast accurately while coaching team members on new products and systems.
  • Forrester offers a supportive environment with tools and runway for employees to hone strengths and discover new ones in a mission-critical setting.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Forrester is seeking a Senior Director of Sales to lead a team of sales professionals focused on large Fortune 1000 companies, emphasizing strategic account management and team development. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in sales management, particularly in the financial services sector, and possess strong leadership and coaching skills. **

Salary

Base: $156,000 - $234,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including learning support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15 years of sales experience
  • 5 years first-line sales management
  • Experience selling into financial services
  • Managing large Fortune 1000 accounts
  • Strategic account plan execution

Nice-to-have

  • Strong executive presence
  • Social selling skills adoption
  • Collaborative winning team culture
  • Data-driven tactical initiatives
  • High-level relationship building

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 15 years total sales experience
  • Minimum 5 years first-line sales management experience
  • Proven track record in revenue goal attainment
  • Ability to travel to local and regional client accounts

Work Rights

Not specified

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