["Full-Time"]
Remote
SaaS
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About this role
At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally.
Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers. When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them.
Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business.
Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing. State and Local Government Sales Manager - Northeast (Must be based in the Northeast region) Why We Have This Role Why We Have This Role As the SLG Sales Manager, you will lead a high-performing team of sales executives across the U.S.
Your team’s overarching objective is to drive company revenue growth through net new customer acquisition and expansion in our current customer base. This leader will be integral to the success of the SLG vertical and broader Public Sector team. We need a talented Sales Manager to enable the SLG sales team to deliver at their highest potential. How You’ll Find Success
Takes initiative Understands the expected outcome, gets the context, and then works entrepreneurially to get it done. Highly communicative and influences effectively, creating trust at the team level. Strong track record of exceeding quota. Ability to acquire clients Strong negotiating skills Ability to sell a complex platfo
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Quota
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Selling Motion
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Greenfield
Build territory from scratch — net-new logos
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Manager
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
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
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.
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Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
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