Regional Sales Director - Slack
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Slack is on a mission to make your working life simpler, more pleasant and more productive. We are looking to hire a manager for our rapidly growing EMEA Mid Market sales team.
Our positive, diverse, and nurturing culture is the north star that guides how we work together and with our customers. We look for people who are curious, inventive, and work to become a little better every single day. In our work together we aim to be thoughtful, humble, hardworking and, above all, collaborative. If you're looking to build something greater than yourself, and want to work alongside some of the most talented and dynamic people in the industry, Slack just might be the place for you.
The Role:
You will build and coach a diverse team of dedicated individuals looking for mentorship, and you will help to grow their careers. In addition, you will remove barriers to Customer adoption of Slack and collaborate with the broader Leadership Team. This is a demanding role that requires strong leadership, priority management and interpersonal skills.
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Your Mission as a Sales Leader:
- Nurture, mentor, and develop a team of Account Executives targeting mid market businesses for our UK sales organisation
- Drive team performance and drive sales with a growth mindset
- Build out strategies with Cross-Functional Partners and align support from Sales / Business Development Teams, Marketing, Solution Engineering, Sales Programs, Productivity, and Partner Alliances
- Forecasting and reporting on the most critical drivers of your business
- Possess an analytical and data-driven approach to your business with a strong sense of leadership and motivating teams
- Drive an inclusive, collaborative, learning environment cultivated with mentoring and feedback
- Identify and make recommendations for improvement in the areas of process, efficiency, and productivity
- Accountability for the entire sales process to ensure delivery against key performance metrics, with a strong emphasis on new business, while growing existing accounts.
- Prioritise and lead industry events and user groups to generate market interest.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years' people management experience
- Strong background in leading and motivating people to achieve performance goals
- Consultative sales skills and ability to construct and articulate strong growth strategies, return on investment, strategic business planning, and execution skills
- Consistent overachievement of quota expectations
- Ability to analyse and synthesise sales data to optimise the sales funnel
- Effective communication style with the ability to build influential relationships and deliver results in a cross-functional environment
- Strong understanding of Enterprise SaaS applications and collaboration technology
- Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core proficiencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)
Diversity & Inclusion:
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Return-to-Work Program
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
- Work Visa Sponsorship
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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