Cengage Group

Senior Sales Program Manager

Cengage Group

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $102,000 - $132,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Collaborate with executive leadership to define and implement strategic sales initiatives aligned with company goals.
  • Lead cross-functional programs that improve sales efficiency, streamline operations, and boost customer engagement.
  • Develop and manage enterprise account planning frameworks and go-to-market strategies.
  • Provide ongoing mentoring and advisory support to frontline sales managers and senior sales leaders.
  • Champion change management efforts for new methodologies, tools, and processes.
  • Track benchmarks and sales performance data to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead and mentor two direct reports responsible for content creation, training delivery, and tactical execution.
  • Ensure alignment between strategic goals and enablement content, tools, and training programs.
  • Collaborate with Sales Operations, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to ensure cohesive execution of sales programs.
  • Encourage the use of sales support platforms and CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Highspot, Gong).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in sales enablement, operations, or program management within SaaS, technology, or education sectors.
  • Proven track record in spearheading strategic sales initiatives and mentoring sales leaders.
  • Strong understanding of sales methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
  • Preferred: Experience with instructional composition or adult learning principles.
  • Experience with sales support platforms and CRM systems.
  • Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
sales enablementprogram managementstrategic sales initiativessales methodologiesaccount planning frameworksgo-to-market strategieschange managementanalytical skillsinstructional compositionadult learning principles
Soft skills
communicationleadershipmentoringcollaborationinfluencecross-functional team leadershipcustomer engagementcontinuous improvementtactical executioncohesive execution
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBA
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