Sales Manager - Legal Technology
Lead and develop a Chicago-based sales team to exceed targets, stay hands-on in deals, and drive growth for a cloud-based legal tech platform.
About the Organization
Our client is a premier, cloud legal practice management platform dedicated to revolutionizing how small and mid-sized law firms operate. By providing a sophisticated suite of tools that enhance efficiency and profitability, they enable legal professionals to focus on what matters most: their clients. With a proven product-market fit and a trajectory of rapid global expansion, they are currently scaling their U.S. sales organization and seeking a high-impact leader to join our mission.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team of 7–10 Account Executives. This is a quintessential "player-coach" role designed for a leader who thrives on leading from the front. You will not just manage from a dashboard; you will be deeply embedded in the sales process, actively engaging in complex deals and dedicating yourself to the professional evolution of your team.
Strategic Responsibilities
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and cultivate a team of 7–10 Account Executives, identifying individual growth paths and maximizing collective performance.
• Sales Execution Excellence: Drive rigorous execution across the entire sales lifecycle, from initial discovery to successful closure.
• Active Deal Participation: Lead by example by joining sales calls, strategizing on key opportunities, and advancing high-stakes deals.
• Operational Rigor: Maintain superior pipeline health, ensure forecast precision, and oversee seamless deal progression.
• Advanced Coaching: Provide expert guidance on discovery techniques, multi-threading strategies, business case development, and sophisticated negotiation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, SDRs, Solutions Engineering, and Product teams to align strategies and drive holistic growth.
• Tech-Stack Optimization: Leverage industry-leading tools—including Salesforce, Gong, Outreach, and 6sense—to extract actionable insights and drive performance.
Qualifications & Expertise
• frontline Leadership: 5+ years of experience in frontline sales leadership, with a documented history of exceeding revenue targets.
• SaaS Mastery: Proven success in selling complex SaaS solutions characterized by long sales cycles and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strategic Coaching: Exceptional ability to diagnose skill gaps and implement bespoke coaching plans that elevate team performance.
• Data-Driven Discipline: A rigorous approach to pipeline management and forecasting, grounded in data and inspection.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience within the legal tech sector is highly advantageous, though not mandatory. Familiarity with the SPICED methodology is a significant plus.
- Services
- Career search
- Locations
- Chicago
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Novum Global - Worldwide Legal and Tech Sector Specialist
We create opportunities for legal technology businesses and law firms through business advisory and talent acquisition services and for candidates through building long-term careers.
Novum Global bring over 20 years of expertise together from a variety of disciplines to make the future of technology vendors and professionals brighter. Our team is dedicated to being the partner that businesses, firms and professionals can go to with ease of mind that their growth aspirations are in the best hands.
Novum Global's services range from start to end as we find the best matches between open roles and professionals and support the development and successful execution of strategic goals.
About Novum Global
Novum Global is a global specialist in the legal sector, connecting legal tech businesses, law firms, and candidates with opportunities for growth. Trusted by 130+ businesses, law firms, and thousands of candidates, Novum Global delivers exceptional consulting, talent acquisition, and tailored advisory services in sales, marketing, and HR. Focused on driving growth at personal and corporate levels, Novum Global empowers clients with the tools and expertise needed to stay ahead in the legal industry.