BrightEdge

BrightEdge

AE Manager, Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$15k-$23kDetected 821 days ago
SpringSEOSalesforceSalesPipeline ManagementNegotiationForecastingLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

  • Our teams are supported by strong onboarding, ongoing enablement, and clearly defined career paths that help sellers continuously sharpen their craft and grow their careers.
  • We take a consultative, insight-led approach to sales and foster a culture that recognizes and rewards top performance.
  • The ideal candidate is a hands-on sales leader with a strong background in complex SaaS sales, enterprise pipeline management, and team development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4 Enterprise and Upper Mid-Market Account Executives to exceed monthly sales targets.
  • Drive accountability through consistent pipeline management, forecast accuracy, and deal inspection in Salesforce.
  • Participate in high-value enterprise deals by providing strategic direction, executive presence, and negotiation support.
  • Analyze performance, identify market opportunities, and implement data-driven sales plans.
  • 5-10 years of SaaS sales experience, including at least 1+ years in a frontline management or team lead capacity.
  • Skilled at developing sales talent-coaching reps through discovery, business case development, and negotiation.
  • Motivating, high-impact work that builds your career
  • We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking, and we're committed to building a team where everyone feels they belong and can do their best work.

Requirements

  • Proven track record of leading AEs who close enterprise or upper mid-market level deals.
  • Strong understanding of complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles within digital marketing, analytics, or MarTech.
  • Experience using Salesforce and sales productivity tools (Gong, Outreach, Clari, etc.).
  • Must be working in high-velocity sales environment on either a monthly or quarterly quota.
  • We're excited about you if you have:

Compensation

  • This role offers a competitive base salary + uncapped commission.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple package options
  • 15-23 days PTO depending on tenure plus 10 paid holidays
  • Pre-tax commuter benefit plan and company contribution to help reduce parking/public transit costs
  • Discounted gym membership and fitness benefits
  • No or low cost therapy and professional coaching sessions through Spring Health
  • 4-6 weeks fully paid parental leave
  • Pet wellness and insurance plans to keep your furry family healthy

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Founded in 2007, we're trusted by thousands of organizations across more than 80 countries, including brands like Microsoft and Visa.

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