Sales Leader – SaaS & IT Services (Team + Individual Contributor Role)

India, Uttar Pradesh, Noida

icon
₹ 35 - 65 Thousand/month

Full-time

Posted on: 7 months ago

Skills

sales
sales leadership
saas sales
it sales

We are seeking a dynamic and highly disciplined Sales Leader to lead our SaaS and IT services sales team. This role demands a hands-on leader who can drive sales results, maintain strict team discipline, enforce structured reporting, and personally contribute to revenue growth through individual sales.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in SaaS sales and IT services sales, with the ability to motivate, train, and manage a team to exceed ambitious sales targets, while simultaneously closing high-value deals independently.


Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management

    • Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.

    • Set clear performance expectations, enforce strict discipline, and maintain accountability through daily/weekly reporting.

    • Implement structured sales processes, KPIs, and reporting systems for tracking performance.

    • Identify skill gaps and provide training/coaching to ensure the team delivers top-notch results.

    • Take corrective action when performance or behavior falls below expectations.

    Revenue Generation (Individual Sales Targets)

    • Actively engage in direct sales, generating new business for SaaS and IT services offerings.

    • Manage a personal sales pipeline with high-value accounts and close deals independently.

    • Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level executives, decision-makers, and key stakeholders.

    • Achieve individual sales targets alongside team goals.

    Strategy & Execution

    • Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with organizational growth plans.

    • Identify new market opportunities and expand the company’s reach in SaaS and IT services sectors.

    • Collaborate with marketing to generate leads and optimize the sales funnel.

    • Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on team performance, market trends, and forecasts.

    Discipline & Compliance

    • Enforce strict compliance with company policies, ethical sales practices, and reporting protocols.

    • Maintain a high-performance sales culture through discipline, structured processes, and data-driven decision-making.


    Qualifications:

    • 5+ years of experience in sales, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing SaaS or IT services sales teams.

    • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales quotas as both a team leader and an individual contributor.

    • Strong knowledge of SaaS business models, IT staffing, and services sales.

    • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

    • Data-driven and process-oriented mindset with strong analytical abilities.

    • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and enforce strict discipline.

    • MBA or equivalent degree in Sales/Marketing is a plus.


    KPIs for Success:

    1. Team Sales Achievement: Combined team revenue target met or exceeded each quarter.

    2. Individual Sales Achievement: 100%+ attainment of personal sales quota.

    3. Reporting Compliance: Daily, weekly, and monthly reports delivered on time with accuracy.

    4. Team Retention & Performance: Minimum 80% of the team consistently meeting individual targets.

    5. New Business Development: Growth in new accounts and SaaS/IT services market penetration.


    Ideal Candidate Profile:

    • A strict, no-excuses leader with a passion for driving performance and discipline.

    • Hands-on seller who leads by example.

    • Highly competitive, target-oriented, and committed to scaling both team and individual results.