What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Direct Sales New Business (RapidScale) position at Cox Business?
At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help SMBs and enterprises alike simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure and Google to a full set of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale helps companies turn technology into their biggest competitive advantage. As part of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience.
This role reports to the Director of Sales and entails overseeing all recruitment and sales efforts for RapidScale services directed at prospective and existing Cox Business (CB) customers, as well as off-net clients engaging directly with RapidScale. The Senior Manager will lead a team of Cloud Solution Consultants (CSC), focused on maximizing revenue opportunities and fostering growth from CB customers and prospects across the nation. Additionally, the individual will develop and implement strategies to encourage CB sellers to actively collaborate with the Cloud Solutions Consultant team. This position carries sales quotas, with full responsibility for achieving 100% of quarterly and annual sales targets.
Primary Responsibilities
Sales Performance & Targets:
Compensation
Compensation includes a base salary of $159,400.00 - $239,000.00. The salary rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the salary range identified herein, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive/commission target of $75,000.00.
Benefits
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
This role reports to the Director of Sales and entails overseeing all recruitment and sales efforts for RapidScale services directed at prospective and existing Cox Business (CB) customers, as well as off-net clients engaging directly with RapidScale. The Senior Manager will lead a team of Cloud Solution Consultants (CSC), focused on maximizing revenue opportunities and fostering growth from CB customers and prospects across the nation. Additionally, the individual will develop and implement strategies to encourage CB sellers to actively collaborate with the Cloud Solutions Consultant team. This position carries sales quotas, with full responsibility for achieving 100% of quarterly and annual sales targets.
Primary Responsibilities
Sales Performance & Targets:
- Achieve or surpass monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quotas.
- Lead the Regional CSC Team in meeting defined sales goals.
- Accurately forecast sales to meet targets and support strategic planning.
- Monitor and analyze sales performance, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.
- Onboard new CSCs and guide them towards target achievement.
- Train and mentor new and experienced CSCs, offering continuous coaching for high performance and quota success.
- Develop coaching programs to enhance the skills and effectiveness of the CSC team.
- Actively recruit and manage sales talent to build a high-performing sales team.
- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and ongoing learning.
- Collaborate closely with Cox Business Sales to exceed regional goals and objectives.
- Partner with the marketing team to develop and implement sales strategies that strengthen RapidScale's brand and sales presence in the region.
- Engage sales partners to optimize the sales funnel and drive revenue growth.
- Generate innovative ideas and forge partnerships to enhance business growth and sales performance.
- Provide management with feedback on RapidScale products, services, and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Support the Cox Business sales organization, sales partners, prospects, and end-user customers.
- Travel as needed (up to 50%) to establish new relationships and nurture existing ones within the region, team, and customer base.
- Share and document best practices across regions.
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in managed IT services, or 12 years of relevant experience in place of a degree.
- At least 3 years of management experience.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, writing, and editing skills.
- Proven history of top-performing sales success.
- Strong expertise in networking and relationship building.
- Technical knowledge of IT, Cloud, Managed Hosting, IaaS, DaaS, and DRaaS.
- Experience with "sell-with" strategies and matrix management.
Compensation
Compensation includes a base salary of $159,400.00 - $239,000.00. The salary rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the salary range identified herein, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive/commission target of $75,000.00.
Benefits
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
Salary : $75,000 - $239,000