Head of Field Sales

Candidates may be based from a US remote home office location* Research and Learning, US (CCHGroup.com) is part of Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, one of the world's leading providers of tax, accounting and audit information, solutions and services to accounting firms, corporate tax and auditing departments, federal and state government agencies, universities and libraries. Today, the tax and accounting profession is changing and the regulatory landscape is becoming increasingly complex, making it harder to ensure accuracy and effectiveness for clients. As the pace of that change accelerates, Wolters Kluwer continues to be at the forefront of advancement to ensure that tax and accounting professionals have real-time access to answers to complex questions about tax legislation, case law, tax rates and tax rules.
Our key solutions include the CCH® AnswerConnect research platform that helps streamline workflows, improve accuracy and efficiency, and give users unprecedented access to world-class content; CCH® Account Research Manager® , which provides tax and accounting professionals with all essential guidance they need to stay in compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and SEC rules and regulations; as well as CCH® CPELink , a convenient online self-study resource for tax and accounting professionals to complete their continuing professional education (CPE) requirements. As the Manager, Field Sales for Wolters Kluwer Research & Learning group, you will be accountable for the overall performance and results of a sales team. You will report to the Director, Field Sales – Tax & Accounting North America - Research and Learning. Manages a team of Sr. Field Sales Managers (RSCs)
Accountable for driving performance and results of the department/region
Provides direction based on general policies and management guidance; recommends modifications to operating policies where appropriate
Plays a lead role in driving a cross-regional sales team and internal employees to penetrate key accounts and aggressively expand relationships
Ensures professional sales coordination and account planning to resolve possible account ownership issues
Attracts, retains, and develops talent to ensure that the team is consistently able to meet key performance indicators
Travels to company meetings, conferences, events and client sites as required
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience; MBA preferred

7+ years working in Field Sales, Account Management or other equivalent work experience

• 3+ years sales leadership/supervisory experience or completion of Wolters Kluwer Future Leaders Training Program
• Prior sales of digital content, SaaS/software or other relevant subscription-based product solutions
• Proven track record of achieving/exceeding individual and team-based sales quotas and targets
• Ability to lead, develop and manage a remote team of field/virtual sales representatives
• Prior sales of tax software/SaaS or digital content solutions

Working knowledge of accounting industry and/or knowledge of tax principles and terminology

TRAVEL

Up to 30% within territory, including some overnights
Ability to travel by air
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Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave.