Manager of Sales Specialists

Job DescriptionThe Manager, Sales Specialists will lead a team of Sales Specialist professionals towards achieving growth, revenue and sales targets within the Risk business of the Government Segment. This role is a member of the leadership team and leads their team by focusing on priority touchpoints, leveraging sales enablement tools, and sales process, to generate opportunities to facilitate conversations that reinforce the value of current TR solutions and recommend additional resources that help solve customer’s problems.Location: Remote and prefer candidate able to go to one of our hub locations (DC, MN, MI, TX)Key ResponsibilitiesLead a Sales Specialist team accountable for driving new salesRelentlessly drives for high customer satisfaction and engagement improvementsApplies a strategic perspective to identify solutions to complex problemsDrives change, innovation and accountability by executing on goals and initiatives Develops, plans and sets priorities in alignment with leadershipDelivery of target financial and strategy objectivesAccurate forecasting, and customer evaluations; consistent achievement of sales targets / update of all salesforce / reporting on market and competitor activities Partner with sales leadership to ensure alignment with retention and sales objectives as well as departmental ownership of talent development. Monitor performance through coaching, ride alongs, call monitoring, personal interaction, activity review and other measuresCollaborate and partner with sales support channels; Marketing, Field Sales, Finance, Human Resources etc; to enable maximum opportunity to successfully attain goals. Required QualificationsB.S. in related area and/or like work experience desired. 5+ years management experience5+ years experience with successful sales in Business to Business marketplace Deep understanding of our customers, applies knowledge of business and market dynamics to provide value-add solutions and services Ability to understand when and where to make adjustments to business operations in order to meet objectives Experience with Coaching Sales Process, product training and professional development In-depth business and industry knowledgeExcellent demonstrated ability to engage, communicate, and create meaningful relationships at key stakeholder and C-LevelDemonstrates strong people leadership skillsStrong B2B business development skills, including demonstrable experience in sales/up-sell, retention and solutions developmentHighly skilled in providing effective coaching, leadership and performance management around implementing business plans, account plans, customer experience, driving awareness and adoption of our products, understanding our customer’s needs and challenges, learning and positioning new products and developing impactful sales presentation, negotiation skills and business acumen.Strong understanding and experience with Solution Selling/Consultative SalesProven record of successful sales performance a plus Exceptional verbal communication and relationship building skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to interact effectively with a professional client base and convey a professional demeanor during all customer exchanges Ability to adapt to change Proficient with office applications such as MS Office, Salesforce, and XactlyPreferred QualificationsExperience in Law Enforcement and Risk/Fraud Solutions Preferred#LI-TK1What’s in it For You?Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The target total cash compensation range varies across locations. For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the target total cash compensation range for this role is $199,500 USD - $370,500 USD. Pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay and any target sales incentive are part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. Target total cash compensation ranges are inclusive of both base pay and any target sales incentive. This job posting will close 10/31/2026.About UsThomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace.We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. More information on requesting an accommodation here.Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here.More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.comSummaryLocation: United States of America, Eagan, Minnesota; United States of America, Frisco, Texas; United States of America, New York, New York; United States of America, Ann Arbor, MichiganType: Full time