Sales Manager

Afficiency

$80K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in sales, business development, account management, or marketing leadership.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal oversight.
  • Experience in managing and motivating teams effectively.
  • Strong skills in analytics, reporting, presentations, and communication.
  • Experience in creating and distributing sales and marketing content through various channels.
  • Proficient in AI tools, CRM systems, and productivity platforms.
  • Comfortable in a rapid-paced startup setting.

Responsibilities

  • Own and optimize the sales process and growth strategies.
  • Create and manage sales and marketing materials leveraging AI and traditional methods.
  • Develop presentations, webinars, and outreach programs for partners and clients.
  • Lead, coach, and motivate account management and engagement teams.
  • Establish KPIs and accountability standards for the team.
  • Provide proactive reporting on sales progress and improvement areas.
  • Drive operational efficiency across sales and customer engagement functions.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) with matching contributions.
  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative team atmosphere.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven Sales Manager to join our team, reporting directly to the Chief Growth Officer. This role will own sales execution, growth initiatives, sales and marketing content creation, and accountability across customer-facing teams.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and can quickly learn complex products and markets. Prior life insurance industry experience is preferred but not required.

This is a hybrid position. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, organized, and effective at building relationships, driving accountability, and collaborating across teams in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities
  • Own and optimize sales process, pipeline management, and growth initiatives.
  • Create, manage, and distribute sales and marketing materials using AI tools, agents, and traditional marketing channels.
  • Develop presentations, campaigns, webinars, partner outreach programs, and sales collateral.
  • Lead, coach, and motivate account management and engagement team members.
  • Establish measurable KPIs, goals, and accountability standards.
  • Provide proactive reporting on progress toward goals, performance trends, and areas for improvement.
  • Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency across sales and engagement functions.


Qualifications

Must Have
  • 5-8 years of progressive experience in sales, business development, account management, marketing, or sales leadership.
  • Proven ability to work independently and drive results with minimal supervision.
  • Experience managing and motivating teams.
  • Strong analytical, reporting, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Experience creating sales and marketing content and distributing it through multiple channels.
  • Proficiency with AI tools, CRM systems, and productivity platforms.
  • Comfort operating in a lean, fast-paced startup environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, manage priorities independently, and communicate effectively across distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in life insurance, annuities, financial services, InsurTech, or related industries.
  • Ability to quickly learn complex products, regulations, and distribution channels.
  • Experience developing and executing B2B sales and marketing initiatives.

Desired Competencies

Sales Leadership, Revenue Growth, Entrepreneurial Mindset, AI-Powered Content Creation, Team Accountability, Data Analysis, Resourcefulness & Adaptability, Independent Execution.

Success Criteria

Within the first 3 months, the candidate will:
  • Take ownership of Afficiency's sales process and growth initiatives.
  • Establish clear metrics and reporting for customer-facing teams.
  • Improve accountability and performance across account management and engagement functions.
  • Build and distribute a consistent stream of sales and marketing content.
  • Develop a working knowledge of Afficiency's products, partners, and target markets.


Additional Information

Compensation & Location

$80,000-$110,000 base salary. This role is based in New York, NY on a hybrid schedule.

Benefits
  • Robust health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Hybrid work environment
  • The chance to build something meaningful with a supportive, collaborative team

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