National Sales

Description:

VisionSpark, on behalf of Strategic Coach, is seeking a dynamic and growth-driven National Sales Manager to lead and inspire a high-performing sales team. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong communication skills, integrity, and a proven ability to drive performance in a fast-paced professional services environment.

As a National Sales Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Strategic Coach by fostering a results-oriented sales culture, coaching your team for peak performance, and ensuring organizational goals are consistently achieved. You’ll be an advocate for excellence, working cross-functionally to maintain alignment, accountability, and sustained growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team to achieve collective and individual goals.

• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of new team members.

• Conduct regular one-on-one sessions to track progress, provide coaching, and support professional growth.

• Organize weekly team huddles to review goals, share updates, and celebrate achievements.

• Deliver training sessions, role-play exercises, and performance feedback to strengthen sales capabilities.

• Ensure clear communication of key performance indicators (KPIs) and maintain a culture of accountability.

2. Sales & Performance Management

• Monitor and report team performance metrics, analyzing KPIs to assess progress and areas for improvement.

• Use data-driven insights to guide team decisions and optimize performance outcomes.

• Collaborate with leadership to align sales strategies with company goals.

• Although not responsible for personal sales quotas, ensure the overall team consistently meets or exceeds targets.

3. Brand Representation & Company Advocacy

• Represent Strategic Coach with professionalism and enthusiasm, promoting company values and culture.

• Attend training and leadership meetings, including travel to Toronto for key workshops and events.

• Serve as a brand ambassador, fostering meaningful relationships both internally and externally.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year program)

• Based in Chicago metropolitan area (hybrid role – Rosemont office)

• Minimum 3 years leading sales teams in a professional services setting

Preferred:

• 5+ years leading high-performing sales teams

• Proven ability to scale teams and improve processes

• Strong presentation and communication skills

• Experience in CRM optimization and leveraging emerging technologies (AI, Salesforce plug-ins)

• Sales training or leadership certifications

Desired:

• Experience in organizational or cultural change management

• Familiarity with public speaking, coaching, and advanced CRM tools

• Active use of social media for professional networking and brand engagement

About the Company – Strategic Coach:

Strategic Coach is a globally recognized business coaching organization that empowers visionary entrepreneurs to achieve greater success, clarity, and impact. The company provides world-class coaching programs designed to help clients focus on growth, productivity, and innovation.

At Strategic Coach, the culture promotes personal and professional growth, encouraging collaboration, curiosity, and accountability. Employees are part of an inspiring community of like-minded professionals who are committed to excellence and continuous improvement.