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    International B2B Sales Manager - Music Software

    The Audio Programmer

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    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    $70k–$80kOTE

    Hybrid

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    This is a remote position.International B2B Sales ManagerMusic Software / Music TechnologyRemote working from USA$70-80K, plus bonus / commissionJoin this highly successful music software company as their International Sales Manager as they embark on their next phase of growth.

    This role is well suited to someone with a great track record in B2B music software sales, looking for a role with more responsibility, and the opportunity to take ownership of the B2B function.The Role: Lead and scale global B2B distribution, wholesaler dealer networks, direct enterprise licensing and institutional sales Manager reseller relationships, wholesale pricing, MAP compliance and digital delivery operations Collaborate with marketing to run joint promotional campaigns and understand sales analytics Contribute to product strategy Represent the company and trade shows and industry events

    Requirements

    Previous experience in B2B sales, business development or account management within music technology, pro audio or software plugins Successful track record working with pro audio reseller networks, studio licensing and B2B distribution Detailed understanding of music production, DAWs, audio software, plugins and virtual instruments Able to utilise sales data to inform product strategy and plan actions to improve sales performance Experience with digital delivery platforms ​

    Originally posted on Himalayas

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Yes

    OTE

    $80k (range: $70k–$80k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    Enterprise

    6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    Manager-Level

    Departmental buyers and team leads

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Master's/MBA·Required
    Account Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Manager

    Executive deal support3–5/week
    Forecast & commit2×/week
    Strategic deal coaching3–5/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    International-Sales-Manager
    B2B-Sales-Manager
    Sales-Manager
    Business-Development-Manager
    Account-Manager
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research The Audio Programmer's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    Top SaaS reps often earn significant upside through accelerators once quota is exceeded.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    The compensation range of $70k–$80k OTE suggests a standard package for this market segment.

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