First Line Manager
Elliptic
Location
Singapore Office
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
Sales
As the Sales Manager, you’ll be a foundational force in building and scaling new logo acquisition & expansion of strategic accounts in your region. Leading a team of motivated quota-carrying Account Executives, you’ll be accountable for creating an elite sales culture, enhancing sales discipline, and helping your team win complex enterprise deals across high-potential markets.
You will embody what it means to be a bar-raiser - not just holding high standards, but operationalizing them through coaching, process, and execution.
What you will do:
Champion Elite Sales Execution
Lead from the front by coaching Account Executives through long, complex enterprise sales cycles — from outbound opportunity generation through to multi-threaded stakeholder engagement, PoCs, and contract negotiation
Reinforce a rigorous, AE-led approach to pipeline creation and account strategy
Drive and Scale New Logo Acquisition as well as expansion of strategic accounts
Build and execute regional strategies to break into or expand high-value accounts across the crypto, fintech, financial services, and regulatory ecosystem
Forecast accurately, deliver against team quota, and maximise GTM efficiency in region
Embed Sales Rigour & Methodology
Roll out and reinforce powerful sales hygiene — from qualification and forecasting, to next-step discipline and CRM hygiene
Be a player-coach to raise the bar on MEDDPICC + Value-Based Selling
Act as a process enabler, ensuring not just methodology knowledge, but mastery in execution
Coach, Develop & Elevate the Team
Continuously coach on core sales motions: outbound prospecting, access to power, objection handling, discovery quality, and deal closing
Provide real-time feedback via call coaching, pipeline reviews, and deal strategy sessions
Help Account Executives progress their careers while outperforming targets
Accelerate Strategic Proof-of-Concept Motions
Elevate the team’s handling of Proofs of Concept and Trial cycles — ensuring Account Executives & Solution Consultants collaborate, and deliver customised demonstrations
Partner with pre-sales to deliver exceptional buying experiences
Orchestrate Cross-Functional Success
Steer/Support the sales team in leading a cross-functional deal squad to ensure a smooth and high-velocity deal cycle
Feed voice-of-customer insights back into GTM leadership and Product
Build a High-Performance Culture
Create psychological safety and accountability through inclusion, transparency, and trust
Set the tone for excellence, energy, and ethical ambition — within your team and cross-regionally
Hire, onboard, and retain exceptional talent
You'll Thrive Here If You Have
Solid experience of B2B SaaS sales experience, with a strong bias toward enterprise and/or FI new business acquisition
At least 3-5 years of sales leadership experience, managing quota-carrying Account Executives in a high-growth, fast-paced GTM environment with a strong track record of delivering against team quota.
Proven, practical expertise in MEDDIC / MEDDPICC and Value Selling
A track record of leading high-performing teams that consistently meet and exceed quota targets
Hands-on experience managing AE-led outbound/prospecting motions, and coaching reps on breaking into cold accounts
Previous success running sales cycles that include Proof of Concept or Trial components
Excellence in pipeline hygiene, sales forecasting, and funnel management
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, think cross-regionally, and scale what works — fast
A collaborative and growth-minded leadership style with strong cross-functional influence
Strong interest or experience in digital assets
Curious about emerging technologies and willing to explore the practical impact of AI on business operations and team workflows
Bonus for candidates who have Web3 experience
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Share Options
Holiday - 24 days of annual leave in addition to Singapore gazetted holidays
Health insurance
Personal training budget
Laptop + equipment you need
Home office allowance
Full access to Spill Mental Health Support