Intercom

Manager, Account Executives (SMB)

Intercom • $247K — $296K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in a quota-carrying new business sales role with proven success
  • 3+ years of management experience
  • Experience in building and executing outbound sales strategies
  • Strong skills in forecasting revenue and trends accurately
  • Proven ability to attract and develop top sales talent
  • Excellent communication skills across various formats
  • Experience developing go-to-market strategies and operational plans

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement effective sales strategies for the North American Commercial segment
  • Oversee development of sales plans aligned with company objectives and market dynamics
  • Monitor opportunity pipeline for timely follow-ups and revenue growth
  • Set clear performance expectations and KPIs for the Account Executive team
  • Track performance using CRM tools and analyze sales metrics for insights
  • Collaborate with marketing, product, and customer success teams to enhance customer experiences
  • Regularly report on team performance and market conditions to senior management

Benefits

  • Opportunities for flexible work arrangements under a hybrid policy
  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Family care support and time away from work
  • Financial planning and retirement benefits
  • Participation in incentive compensation programs and equity options
Full Job Description
What's the opportunity?

The role will lead a team of Account Executives primarily responsible for new business revenue in the North America Region. This person will be responsible for segment strategy and planning, building, and running a high performing team. Goals are focused on accelerating logo and revenue growth with a concentration on Fin.

We are looking for a highly effective leader who excels at attracting and developing talent, inspiring others, and working cross-functionally to build efficient and customer-centric sales processes. This leader will also play a critical role in developing and executing our value-led sales strategy.

For this big challenge, we are looking for an innovative, agile, and resilient Sales Leader to help us write the next chapter in the AI-first customer support space.
What will I be doing?
  • Sales Strategy Execution:
    • Work with senior leadership to define and implement effective sales strategies for the North American Commercial segment.
    • Oversee the development of sales plans and tactics that align with company goals and regional market dynamics.
    • Monitor the pipeline of opportunities to ensure timely and effective follow-ups, deal closures, and revenue growth.
  • Performance Management:
    • Set clear performance expectations and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Account Executive team.
    • Track individual and team performance using CRM tools and reporting dashboards.
    • Analyze sales metrics and provide insights to optimize processes, identify trends, and forecast revenue.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    • Partner with marketing, product, and customer success teams to develop tailored go-to-market strategies and ensure seamless customer experiences.
    • Work closely with senior leadership to ensure alignment on goals, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Customer Focus:
    • Maintain a strong understanding of customer needs and market trends to support the team in closing deals
    • Ensure customers are handed off to the Relationship Management team thoughtfully and carefully, always keeping the customer experience top of mind.
  • Reporting & Analytics:
    • Regularly report on team performance, sales pipeline, and market conditions to senior management.
    • Provide data-driven recommendations to improve sales performance and achieve growth targets.
What skills do I need?
  • 5+ years in a quota carrying new business IC role with proven success
  • 3+ years management experience
  • Previous experience building and executing on outbound sales motions
  • Exemplary new business sales experience, experience with Command of the Message and MEDDPICC a plus
  • Strong understanding of forecasting principles and the ability to forecast revenue and revenue trends accurately
  • Proven experience-and passion for-teaching and developing top talent
  • Experience developing GTM strategy, building, and executing operational plans
  • A builder of businesses, with the ability to attract and develop the best talent in the industry
  • Excellent communication skills across a variety of mediums (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal)
  • Adaptive, with the ability to balance short term and long term priorities

*Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

The OTE salary range for candidates within the Greater Chicago Area is $247,860-$296,055. Actual base pay will depend on a variety of factors such as education, skills, experience, location, etc. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All regular employees may also be eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. At Fin, we want to give people what they need to do the best work of their careers. Our benefits and programs are designed to support your health and wellbeing, your family, your time away from work, and your financial future. Offerings vary by location in line with local practices and requirements. Learn more about working at Fin and the benefits we offer at fin.ai/careers.

Policies

Fin has a hybrid working policy. We believe that working in person helps us stay connected, collaborate easier and create a great culture while still providing flexibility to work from home. We expect employees to be in the office at least three days per week.

We have a radically open and accepting culture at Fin. We avoid spending time on divisive subjects to foster a safe and cohesive work environment for everyone. As an organization, our policy is to not advocate on behalf of the company or our employees on any social or political topics out of our internal or external communications. We respect personal opinion and expression on these topics on personal social platforms on personal time, and do not challenge or confront anyone for their views on non-work related topics. Our goal is to focus on doing incredible work to achieve our goals and unite the company through our core values.

About Intercom

Intercom is a customer messaging platform that enables targeted communication with customers on your website, inside your web and mobile apps, and by email. Intercom's products include a live chat system, a customer data platform, and a suite of messaging tools that enable businesses to communicate with their customers in a personalized way. Intercom was founded in 2011 by Eoghan McCabe, Des Traynor, Ciaran Lee, and David Barrett. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has additional offices in Dublin, London, Chicago, and Sydney.
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