Sales Manager

We are seeking an accomplished Sales Manager to drive strategic partnerships and deliver measurable sales lead growth. This role leads both the partnership ecosystem and inbound lead conversion, cultivating valuable partnerships that generate new business while designing and optimizing an efficient inbound sales lead process. The Sales Manager will ensure that every professional connection meaningfully contributes to the pipeline, and every inquiry receives a streamlined, high-quality, optimized experience. The ideal candidate demonstrates a data-driven approach, excels in building and managing strategic relationships, and consistently converts opportunities into measurable revenue growth. Hours Full-time; core working hours Supervisory Hierarchy Reports to Chief Marketing Officer Duties and Responsibilities Align partnership efforts with the broader company strategy tomaintainand expand our presence within the psychology and mental health professionalcommunities. Lead the planning and execution of efforts related to professional associations, endorsements, and affiliations. Oversee theselection, attendance, and exhibition strategy for industry conferences, ensuring a premium brand presence andmaximumROI. Build and sustain a trackable, measurable pipeline of new business stemming from strategic relationships. Provide managerial oversight of the inbound lead lifecycle, evaluatingperformance,andidentifyingbottlenecks. Partner with Marketing and IT departments to refine the UX, technical triggers, and communication verbiage of the lead intake process. Serve as an advisory stakeholder to theMarketingand Operationsteams, helping to test and refine new inbound lead generation tactics based on sales data and market feedback. Requirements Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’sdegreein Business, Marketing, Finance,Communicationsor related field (required) Experience/Skills: 4-6 years of experience in insurance and sales An active Maryland Property and Casualty License is required; must maintain in good standing. Demonstrates a high standard of professional conduct and is a highly collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proventrack recordof driving business results through relationship-based sales and strategic planning. Ability to work in an advisory and supportive capacity with Marketing and IT teams, usingdata to achieve goals. Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale projects, such as national conference presence and multi-layered endorsement agreements. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability torepresentthe company to high-level stakeholders and professional boards. Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain seated for the majority of the workday Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working with a computer Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to fifteen (15) pounds When traveling, you maybe requiredto stand for more than 4 hourscontinuously Regular travel is required (to conferences and association meetings). #J-18808-Ljbffr