About Keela:

Keela is on a mission to empower every social impact organization around the world with technology. We believe that access to powerful tools will change how nonprofits fundamentally work. We build and support software that we designed specifically for the needs of non-profit organizations. We are a team of builders and leaders truly dedicated to building a globally impactful, sustainable, and ethical business. We are driven by the understanding that every non-profit that adopts Keela can do more good in this world, help more people and drive more positive impact, that is what motivates us every day. We are bringing useful, beautifully designed and feature-rich software to serve the needs of the nonprofit sector.

Purpose of Position:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager to join our team. This hybrid role combines active individual contribution to sales with leadership and mentorship responsibilities for a growing team of sales professionals. The ideal candidate is a high-performing salesperson with a proven ability to close deals while inspiring and coaching others to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Player Responsibilities (50%):

• Actively prospect, qualify, and close new business opportunities in line with company revenue goals.
• Manage a pipeline of leads and opportunities, accurately forecasting monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue.
• Conduct product demonstrations, deliver tailored presentations, and create customized solutions for potential clients.
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing, ensuring customer satisfaction while meeting organizational profitability standards.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and customer success teams to align sales efforts with business objectives.

Coach Responsibilities (50%):

• Recruit, onboard, and train new sales team members, ensuring they understand the product, processes, and strategies.
• Set team sales targets and individual KPIs, tracking progress and implementing corrective measures when necessary.
• Provide regular coaching sessions, constructive feedback, and performance reviews to foster professional growth.
• Develop and implement scalable sales processes, playbooks, and best practices for the team.
• Serve as a liaison between the sales team and leadership, ensuring alignment on goals and strategy.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of SaaS sales experience, with at least 2 years in a team leadership role.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding individual and team sales targets.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional leadership and coaching skills with a focus on building a high-performance team culture.
• Proficient in using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales enablement platforms.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter mentality with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a passion for personal and team success.
• Experience in scaling sales teams within a startup or high-growth SaaS environment.
• Strong understanding of sales methodologies like MEDDIC or SPICED

Salary Range: The target compensation range is up to $160,000-180,000 (OTE), including up to $110,000 base salary. This is part of a competitive total rewards package including employer-paid benefits. Individual pay may vary based on factors such as experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs at least annually to ensure competitive and fair pay.