Hiring: Sales Manager Company: IFG - International Financial Group Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 12:51:31 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AES About the job Experience: •10+ years' experience required managing people •Midday — coaching, one seller at a time •A 1:1 or two against documented development plans: partner strategy, deal execution, how to read the business intelligence and turn it into a short, ranked, assignable account list. Some of these are ramp conversations with a new seller; some are direct conversations about a gap that needs to close now rather than at review time. •Afternoon — partner and Microsoft leadership Required Skills: •Hybrid Work Arrangement (only when needed, else remote) •The job in one line: Lead the team, covering a portfolio of partners, own the aggregate revenue number, and grow both the business and the people. •The purpose of this team is to drive technology sales and partner business success through operational excellence, pipeline management, quote execution, KPI achievement, and support of strategic partner engagements. •This role will contribute to technology sales operations by supporting pipeline management, quote activity, KPI attainment, partner engagement, and operational processes that drive sales execution and business performance. Qualifications: •Candidates with insufficient operational experience, poor organizational skills, weak communication skills, or lack of a structured/analytical approach will not be eligible for the role •The ideal resume would contain technology sales experience, strong operational experience, pipeline management, quote management activity, KPI-driven work, excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to think in a structured and process-oriented manner. •The assessment process will include potentially two to three rounds with sponsor and FTEs. •Manager, Partner Sellers — Summary •Revenue is earned through the partner's own sales engine — the manager's job is making the team consistently effective at arming partner champ teams, inside reps, and AEs with accounts, insights, offers, and deal support. •Equal parts people leadership (onboarding, coaching, inspection, weekly/monthly rhythm) and business leadership (portfolio strategy, coverage model, goal allocation). •Escalations beyond the individual seller and executive relationships with partner sales leadership land here. •Bachelor's degree in business/marketing or equivalent training required. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!