Sales Manager, AI Solutions

Location: This is an onsite role based at Nextiva’s Scottsdale headquarters (9451 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256). Working together onsite strengthens how we operate, enabling faster decisions, clearer communication, and stronger execution, so you can make a greater impact and move work forward with speed and clarity.  

In-Office Expectation: This role is expected to work onsite five days per week, supporting a highly collaborative, in-person team environment. 

The Small Business Sales Manager’s mission is simple… to grow the business and lead a team of SB Sales Account Executives enabling everyone to grow their career and make an impact! 

The Manager will drive results of a team of 8-10 quota-carrying AEs by developing the team and driving daily sales activity in accordance with Nextiva’s sales methodology to exceed assigned monthly sales revenue targets. They will view challenges as opportunities and look beyond the quota to focus on potential, never settling. They have the ability and desire to thrive in a fast paced, rapid growth environment, with perseverance to find creative and effective ways to increase productivity and results. 

The Manager will be a player-coach. They will develop skills of their team, hold everyone accountable and inspire a high-performance culture. They will be hands on and lead from the front, personally demonstrating the skills required to succeed. When needed, they will step in and close business to ensure the team exceeds their target. They will be approachable, available, accountable, and trustworthy. Finally, they will be organized and planful, always ensuring there is a structured path for each member of their team daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly.

You will Rock this Role if you have the following characteristics: 

Manage Execution

• Use a structured yet agile Customer Centric methodology to understand the customer’s needs and propose solutions for their business
• Proactively manage pipeline, accurately forecasting daily/weekly/monthly bookings for each AE and the team
• Manage team and AE productivity with consistent measurement and inspection of sales performance and KPIs
• Coach and support AEs in generating and qualifying leads, leading product demo, handling objections and closing to exceed quota
• Maintain an Amazing Service culture, starting from the customer’s initial contact
• Develop a sense of urgency to close all customer conversations to beat the competition

Build Effective Teams

• Lead from the front, being resilient, with passion and desire to win
• Hold regular 1:1’s and team meetings to review previous results, active and aged pipeline, discuss lessons learned and coach areas for improvement
• Hold AEs accountable to daily performance standards/KPIs
• Teach and demonstrate strong value-selling behaviors that will drive results when needed
• Stay current on industry developments and teach your teams to drive continuous improvement in sales skills and product knowledge
• Understand how to motivate the team, and implement team contests/recognition to boost competition and instill fun
• Develop simplicity, forward-thinking and caring in the team culture
• Manage under performers proactively, with transparent communication, improvement plans and replacement criteria to maintain high standards of performance and ensure team success
• Proactively seeks feedback from others
• Open to constructive feedback and talking about how to address shortcomings
• Admits mistakes and gains insights from experience

Sales Tools and Selling Process Effectiveness

• Demonstrate discipline and rigor in having a plan to manage the day/week/month/quarter and teaching team members to do the same
• Coach and hold AEs accountable for following sales methodology and process on all customer interactions
• Demonstrate proficiency with the use of Salesforce (sales stages, account, opportunity, quoting, and Salesforce reporting) to inspect and manage team performance
• Familiarity with sales tools and processes to strengthen AE performance (LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo)
• Enforce good systems and tools hygiene for accurate forecasting and customer insight

Build Collaborative Relationships

• Work in partnership with Marketing on demand generation programs required to exceed target
• Collaborate with Sales Operations and L&D and to identify/execute incremental sales skills or product training to improve close ratios and increase productivity
• Shows leadership and confidence under pressure and through adversity to help others stay focused
• Connects and participates in industry forums or groups to stay on the leading edge of the industry and share best practices
• Quickly bounces back from setbacks by restoring performance to KPIs
• Ensure a positive hand-off to the Customer Success team that promotes a one-Nextiva customer experience

Must Haves:

• 5+ years of high-performance leading Direct Sales teams in a SaaS, general technology or telecommunications environment
• Demonstrated prior success in achieving measurable business goals in a high velocity sales environment
• Experience in a fast-paced, high growth business environment
• Advanced proficiency in SalesForce.com, and competent in Word and Excel
• Demonstrates business insight
• Flexibility to work shifts that cover coast-to-coast hours. Sales team hours can start as early as 5AM for the East Coast and as late as 9AM for the West Coast. Direct Sales Manager may be required to be “on call” from time to time before or after their core hours to assist their team.
• Willingness to work 100% on-site at our Scottsdale HQ 

Metrics of Success (KPIs): Performance and effectiveness will be evaluated on the influence and impact the Manager has on the team’s results and will include the following.

• Prospecting – number of quality new leads acquired
• Close ratio – lead to quote, quote to sale, one call close
• Time to close – from lead to close
• MRR – Monthly recurring revenue
• Attrition of team members – regrettable vs. non-regrettable

Nextiva DNA (Core Competencies)

Nextiva’s most successful team members share common traits and behaviors:

• Drives Results: Action-oriented problem solvers who quickly bring clarity and simplicity to ambiguity, challenge the status quo, and lead meaningful change; celebrating wins to fuel momentum. They act swiftly and pragmatically, learning and improving as they go.
• Critical Thinker: Data-driven, forward-thinking individuals who identify key drivers, anticipate risks, and deliver clear recommendations. They confidently leverage AI and automation to reduce friction, improve decision-making, and focus on higher-value work.
• Right Attitude: Collaborative, competitive, and resilient team players who jump in to solve tough problems, learn from setbacks, and foster a culture of service, respect, and care for customers and teammates.

Total Rewards

Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to allow Nexties to take care of themselves and their families so they can be their best, in and out of the office. 

Our compensation packages are tailored to each role and candidate's qualifications. We consider a wide range of factors, including skills, experience, training, and certifications, when determining compensation. We aim to offer competitive salaries or wages that reflect the value you bring to our team. Depending on the position, compensation may include base salary and/or hourly wages, incentives, or bonuses. 

• 🍏 Health: Multiple health plan options to suit your needs, including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine coverage 
• 💼 Insurance: Life, disability, and supplemental indemnity plans 
• ⚖️ Work-Life Balance: Flexible Time Off for salaried employees, PTO for hourly employees, Paid Sick Time, Paid Parental Bonding Leave, and holiday pay
• 💰 Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Accounts with company contributions, Dependent Care FSA 
• 🤸‍ Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and comprehensive wellness initiatives 
• 🌱 Growth: Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities and career advancement 

At Nextiva, we're committed to supporting our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth. Join us and build a rewarding career!  

Nextiva is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Nextiva participates in the E-Verify Program where and as required by law. For additional information about E-Verify visit USCIS. 

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