Sales Manager (AZ)

Where You Can Make An Impact

• Train, motivate, and manage a team of 6–8 Account Executives, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Set clear expectations and instill a strong sense of accountability across your team.
• Develop and implement effective coaching strategies—both in team meetings and 1:1s—that help reps grow their skills and confidence.
• Regularly shadow phone interactions and analyze the sales pipeline to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Create an environment where team members are encouraged to contribute new ideas, offer solutions, and think creatively.
• Maintain a positive, upbeat attitude—especially during periods of change—and serve as a steady leader in dynamic situations.
• Partner cross-functionally with other teams to align goals, solve problems, and ensure smooth execution of sales strategies.
• Take an active role in identifying, attracting, and recruiting top-tier sales talent.
• Embrace opportunities to take on strategic projects that go beyond your core responsibilities and contribute to broader business goals.

Your Experience

• 2+ years of experience managing a team of at least 4 Account Executives.
• Proven track record of success in quota-carrying sales roles.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop Account Executives across a variety of experience levels and learning styles.
• Experience in a transactional sales environment with high-volume outbound activity.
• Skilled in interpreting and acting on performance data; analytical and detail-oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey expectations and feedback.
• Experience working across departments and building relationships in a cross-functional organization.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt and thrive in change-heavy environments.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms, preferably Salesforce.
• FinTech, SMB or lending experience is a plus, but not required.

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Transparency: The compensation for this role is $100K-150K base (OTE: $140K-190K). Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Work Hard, Stay Balanced: Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents. Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown. New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care. Mental health support. Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests. Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution. Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend).

Have Some Fun! Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communities. Hackathons and team events across all teams and departments. Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction.

Plan for your future (And when you retire on your island, remember the little people): 401K with 4% company match. Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools. Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar. Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums.

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