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By transforming community innovations into secure, sovereign and AI-ready solutions, SUSE empowers customers to escape vendor lock-in and regain control of their IT destiny. Through industry-leading Linux, Kubernetes, Edge and AI infrastructure solutions, SUSE delivers the flexibility to innovate everywhere-from the data center to multi-cloud and out to the edge. Only SUSE also manages many Linux and Kubernetes distributions. At SUSE, Choice Happens because we prioritize community, interoperability and relentless innovation. Discover how we power mission-critical resilience at www.suse.com.\nSales Leader - USAJob Description\nRole Overview\nThe Sales Manager leads a dynamic group of sales professionals, focusing on achieving strategic growth and market share for SUSE. This role is responsible for guiding Account Executives to drive revenue, build strong customer relationships, and deliver tailored solutions that align with customer goals and SUSE’s value proposition. Success in this role requires a mix of strategic vision, sales acumen, and team leadership, with an emphasis on meeting revenue targets, fostering high-performance sales culture, and championing customer success across key accounts.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the Account Executive team in setting and achieving quarterly and annual sales targets, ensuring alignment with SUSE's overall growth strategy. Foster a high-performance sales culture, focusing on skill development, strategic planning, and ongoing coaching to help each team member succeed in their roles.\nOversee and guide Account Executives in developing customer-centric strategies that align SUSE’s offerings with customer objectives, emphasising consultative-selling techniques. Ensure the team consistently identifies and seizes upselling and cross-selling opportunities that drive long-term value for both SUSE and its customers.\nManage and maintain sales pipeline and forecasting accuracy across the team, leveraging CRM tools to track performance, identify trends, and adapt strategies. Ensure CRM hygiene and data integrity to support executive decision-making and track performance against targets.\nSupport Account Executives in building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, including CXO-level executives and key account influencers. Serve as an escalation point and strategic advisor, enabling the team to handle complex account dynamics and drive deep engagement.\nPartner closely with cross-functional teams, including Pre-Sales, Inside Sales, Partner Ecosystem, and Specialist Sales, to drive comprehensive account strategies. Facilitate collaboration across teams to ensure seamless delivery of tailored solutions that meet complex client needs and enhance customer satisfaction.\nMonitor and assess market trends, competitor activities, and industry shifts. Lead the team in refining sales strategies to stay competitive and help SUSE achieve market share growth in high-potential accounts, especially within key sectors like cloud-native, Linux infrastructure, and AI.\nPromote a growth mindset within the team by encouraging continuous learning and professional development. Provide guidance on best practices in enterprise sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC, Challenger) and support team members in advancing their knowledge of SUSE’s solutions.\nActively engage in best-practice talent acquisition processes, with a focus on hiring a diverse team that reflects SUSE’s values and fosters innovation. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to define hiring needs, engage diverse candidate pools, and ensure an unbiased selection process that supports the inclusion of varied perspectives.\nFoster an inclusive team culture where all voices are heard, and team members feel valued. Encourage open communication, celebrate diverse perspectives, and promote practices that drive collaboration and innovation. Advocate for inclusion and diversity as essential factors that enhance team performance and customer engagement.\nSkills & Experience\nDemonstrated experience leading a high-performance sales or account management team within the enterprise software industry, with a strong focus on strategic growth and customer satisfaction.\nAbility to analyse and interpret data on market trends, customer needs, and team performance. Use insights to refine team strategies and adapt to evolving business conditions.\nSkilled in fostering relationships with CXO-level executives and senior stakeholders. Proven ability to navigate complex sales dynamics and advocate for both customer and company goals to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.\nDeep understanding of enterprise sales methodologies, including MEDDPICC or Challenger, with a history of leveraging these techniques to guide the team through high-value, multi-stakeholder deals.\nSkilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams and aligning diverse resources to deliver value-driven, comprehensive solutions. Experienced in developing cohesive sales strategies that integrate the Partner Ecosystem and other internal resources.\nAbility to communicate SUSE’s value proposition effectively, translating complex technical solutions into compelling business cases for senior stakeholders. Strong focus on innovative, customer-centric solutions to overcome client challenges.\nIn-depth understanding of industry solutions such as Linux Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, Container Management, Edge, and Security. Familiarity with open-source transformation topics is highly desirable.\nDemonstrated experience in hiring diverse talent and creating inclusive team environments. Skilled in fostering a sense of belonging and valuing varied perspectives, with a focus on enhancing innovation, collaboration, and overall team performance.\nThis position is subject to a background check(s), including criminal, credit, and/or employment references. The candidate is required to complete the background check(s) once an offer has been accepted. This will be conducted by SUSE’s external provider, where legally permitted.\nFor US Only - US Pay Transparency Disclaimer\nIf this role is filled in the United States of America, the starting base salary will be within the applicable pay range displayed below. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for a commission plan and a competitive benefits package. US benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and generous paid time off and leave policies.\nFinal compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget. This pay transparency information applies to US-based roles only.\nBase Pay Range Min & Max\n145000233,000Job\nSalesWhat We Offer\nWe empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want. We celebrate and reward your achievements.\nSUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship and an open mind.\nThis is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper.\nIf you’re a big thinker, obsessed by execution and thrive in a dynamic environment in which you can tangibly create a lasting legacy, then please apply now!\nWe give you the freedom to be yourself. You will work in a global community of unique individuals - like you - with different backgrounds, talents, skills and perspectives. A truly open community where everyone is welcome, has a voice and is encouraged to reach their full potential regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristics.\nSounds like the right fit for you? Click Apply to submit your resume. A recruiter will contact you if your skills match our current or any future positions. In the meantime, stay updated on the latest SUSE news and job vacancies by joining our Talent Community.\nSUSE Values\nSUSE's culture is centered on four key values - Choice, Community, Trust, and Innovation - which are deeply integrated with our open source ethos. 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