About the role
Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Sales Director – Payroll/HRIS Solutions for a top HCM Technology client.
Reporting directly to the CEO and Executive Team, this growth-focused leadership role is responsible for driving revenue for a trusted provider with a 50-year legacy in customized Payroll, HR, and Timekeeping solutions. The Director will manage both people and processes, focusing on recruiting top talent, field coaching, and maintaining a high-accountability sales culture. This is an on-site position for a proactive leader who leads by example and thrives on data-driven results.
Job Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Recruit, onboard, and elevate top sales talent; lead weekly team meetings to review KPIs, set priorities, and clear operational obstacles.
- Field Coaching: Actively engage in the sales process by joining cold calls and prospect meetings to model successful selling techniques and develop the team.
- Sales Execution: Consistently meet or exceed weekly, monthly, and quarterly revenue targets through a rigorous, repeatable sales system.
- Strategic Forecasting: Maintain high-accuracy sales forecasts and pipeline reporting using CRM data to identify emerging growth opportunities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Operations, and Client Success teams to optimize lead conversion and the end-to-end customer experience.
- Process Management: Ensure a culture of accountability by tracking performance trends and implementing data-driven solutions to solve sales challenges.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of eight (8) or more years of professional B2B sales experience.
- Proven track record of managing and scaling B2B sales teams.
- Experience in Payroll, HRIS, or HCM (Human Capital Management) is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in quota attainment, pipeline management, and closing complex deals.
Skills
- CRM Expertise: Proficient with Pipedrive, Salesforce, or similar enterprise CRM tools.
- Leadership: Exceptional coaching and people development skills with a "lead from the front" mentality.
- Analytical: Highly process-oriented and data-driven approach to solving sales performance issues.
- Communication: Strong executive-level presentation and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
- Life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement