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We're the front line of CircleCI's growth, introducing engineering organizations to the platform that moves their code from idea to delivery. The team operates in a fast-paced, scaling environment where Account Executives run the full sales cycle, from prospecting through close, in close partnership with Customer Success, Field Engineering, and Product. We pride ourselves on disciplined sales execution, deep technical credibility with engineering buyers, and an open, high-integrity culture. It's a high-impact team for anyone who wants their leadership to directly shape CircleCI's market trajectory. \nAbout the Role\nAs Sales Manager, NAMER, you are a bold, results-driven leader who understands our product in depth and is passionate about coaching your team to present its value to technical buyers. You'll lead a team of Account Executives responsible for opening new pipeline and accounts - maximizing their ability to prospect and close, scaling headcount and productivity, and continuously improving sales strategy in your market. You'll also champion how your team works, equipping them with modern, AI-augmented sales tooling and workflows so they sell faster and smarter. 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Please contact us to request accommodation.\nAbout CircleCI\nCircleCI is the world’s largest continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform, and the hub where code moves from idea to delivery. As one of the most-used DevOps tools - processing more than 3 million jobs a day - CircleCI has unique access to data on how the most effective engineering teams work, and the tools to help software companies successfully leverage the power of AI into their commercial applications. 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