Sales Manager – New Business

November 11

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Crisis Prevention Institute

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Education • Healthcare • Human Services

Crisis Prevention Institute is a leading provider of training programs designed to teach individuals how to prevent and manage crisis situations effectively. The organization specializes in evidence-based de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed approaches, and nonviolent crisis intervention methods, catering primarily to professionals in various sectors such as education, health care, and human services. CPI aims to foster safe environments through customized training solutions that equip staff with the necessary skills to handle challenging behaviors and situations confidently.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 1980

📚 Education

💰 Private Equity Round on 2011-11

📋 Description

• Design and execute sales strategies to expand CPI’s customer base and capture new market opportunities. • Identify emerging market opportunities, target segments, and competitive threats to refine strategies. • Recruit, hire, train, and onboard high-caliber sales ‘hunters’, setting clear performance expectations and sales quotas. • Provide ongoing, intensive coaching on prospecting techniques, cold outreach, negotiation, and fostering a results-driven, resilient culture. • Conduct regular one-on-one sessions, performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement. • Manage and monitor a robust sales pipeline, ensuring consistent lead generation, qualification, and movement of opportunities through the sales funnel. • Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as lead volume, conversion rates, deal size, and close cycles using CRM software. • Prepare accurate sales forecasts, performance reports, and expense budgets. • Develop and enforce a scalable, repeatable sales process tailored for outbound sales activities. • Partner with Marketing, Product, Customer Care, and other departments to align strategies and ensure the sales team has the necessary resources and support. • Step in as a negotiation expert to help secure high-value and complex deals. • Strengthen relationships with key customers and stakeholders to drive retention and expansion. • Share timely, actionable feedback to leadership on pricing, competitive activity, customer feedback, and emerging opportunities. • Represent CPI with professionalism and enthusiasm at trade shows, conferences, and other industry events. • Make business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible in accordance with organization policies and procedures. • Perform other position-related duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field • Five or more years of proven success leading sales teams focused on new business acquisition (‘hunting’), consistently exceeding quotas and driving revenue growth • Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, revenue forecasting, and territory financial management • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, CRM platforms, and sales analytics tools • Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory, with residency in the coverage area • Maintain a clean driving record • Meet all Vendor Credentialing requirements to ensure unrestricted access to CPI customer sites, including valid identification, background checks, drug screening, and required immunizations (such as COVID-19), as specified by each customer • Continuously uphold all credentialing standards throughout employment to support essential job functions • Exceptional leadership – able to inspire, motivate, and elevate a team in a fast-paced, competitive environment • Strategic mindset with sharp business judgment and adaptability to changing market dynamics • Outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage decision-makers at every level • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, leveraging data to drive sales strategies and close performance gaps • High energy, integrity, and resilience, with a relentless commitment to results and excellence

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual company performance bonus • Comprehensive benefits package • 401k • PTO • Health & Wellness Days • Paid Volunteer Time Off • Continuing education and training • Remote or Milwaukee Headquarters