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    Sales Manager --Pool Applications

    Continental

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
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    Posted 3 weeks ago
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    The Sales Manager Exterior Living is accountable for aggressively driving and executing the segment’s sales strategy in the assigned region, with full responsibility for delivering ambitious growth targets in sales, margin, and market share for the LivTec product portfolio for Pool applications.This role is expected to consistently outperform budgeted results, proactively identify new business opportunities, and ensure the segment’s financial and strategic objectives are met or exceeded.HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Define, implement, and relentlessly pursue a high-impact sales plan for markets, products, and industries within the region.

    Set and achieve challenging margin and growth targets, driving commercial excellence and market penetration. Lead by example in customer acquisition, retention, and satisfaction, building robust relationships with key accounts and stakeholders. Analyze sales performance, market trends, and competitive dynamics to anticipate risks and seize opportunities.

    Develop and execute forward-thinking tactical and strategic plans aligned with segment growth objectives. Identify and capitalize on emerging market trends, disruptive technologies, and new product opportunities. Present actionable business strategies and results to executive leadership, ensuring alignment and buy-in. Uphold the highest standards of quality, technical compliance, and customer care.

    Represent the segment externally, strengthening relationships with customers, authorities, and industry partners. Other duties as required

    WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE Bachelor's Degree in a related field 5 years+ of sales management experience in a relevant industry, Demonstrated track record of exceeding ambitious sales and margin targets Expert-level sales, negotiation, and presentation skills Advanced financial acumen and business management expertise Deep market knowledge, including customer and competitor trends Proven ability to drive commercial excellence and strategic transformatio

    Selling Motion

    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
    Negotiation·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

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

    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

    Sales-Management
    Exterior-Living-Sales
    Pool-Applications-Sales
    Commercial-Sales
    Business-Development
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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Continental'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.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

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

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