Sales Manager (NY)
NerdWallet · Greater Syracuse-Auburn Area · 4 wk ago
On-siteBusiness Development$100k–$150k/yrFull-time
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+ year 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.
What We Offer
- Pay Transparency: The compensation for this role is $100K-150K base (OTE: $140K-190K).
- 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).
- Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends).
- Have Some Fun! (Nerds are fun, too)
- 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.
- Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match.
- 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.