The Economist · 2 days ago
Sales Director (Player-Coach) B2B Subscriptions
The Economist is an organization committed to driving progress and delivering insights globally. They are seeking a results-driven Sales Director to lead a team and grow their B2B subscriptions across the Americas, while also contributing individually to key sales territories.
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Responsibilities
Drive to achieve regional revenue targets for new business within your own territory, and by leading a team of 3 Business Development Managers
Implement and manage rigorous full cycle sales processes, ensuring clear line of sight to performance, forecasting and pipeline through effective metrics, reporting and dashboards
Create and sustain a performance culture that consistently exceeds the expectations of all stakeholders (employees, customers, shareholders) and maintain an environment that optimizes team and individual performance
Hold BDMs accountable for performance, developing talent and managing performance
Work in lockstep with the sales leadership team to facilitate knowledge sharing and uphold best practices across the team
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years of sales leadership experience with a track record of creating a culture of belonging, performance excellence, and delivering revenue goals
Demonstrable Information industry and or subscription sales experience
A student of sales; someone who is consistently growing their own sales techniques in order to develop their team in an ever evolving sales world
High performing sales leader who consistently achieved monthly and quarterly sales targets
Benefits
Highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan
Private health insurance
24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program
Work From Anywhere program
Generous annual and parental leave
Dedicated days off for volunteering
Dedicated days off for moving home
Free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more
Company
The Economist
News and analysis with a global perspective. We’re here to help you understand the world around you.
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