The Sales Development Manager (SDM) plays a critical role in elevating the performance, consistency, and scalability of our Treasury Sales organization. Reporting directly to the Market Managers, the SDM is responsible for structured onboarding, ongoing training, 1:1 coaching, and performance evaluation. This role is designed to drive alignment across teams, enhance customer engagement, and support the professional growth of our salesforce.
Key Responsibilities
New Hire Onboarding: Design and lead a structured onboarding program to accelerate time-to-productivity and improve early-stage performance.
Sales Training: Deliver ongoing training on product knowledge, consultative selling, competitive positioning, and scenario-based learning.
Organizational Skills Development: Coach team members on prioritization, CRM usage, and disciplined follow-up to improve productivity and forecasting.
Customer Communication & Proposal Writing: Guide reps on professional, persuasive communication including proposals, emails, and messaging consistency.
Discovery & Needs Assessment Coaching: Provide individualized coaching to improve discovery calls, strategic questioning, and solution alignment.
Performance Assessment & Coaching: Evaluate sales skills and behaviors to identify development needs and tailor coaching accordingly.
Pre-Call Planning & Post-Call Review: Support reps in preparing for client meetings and conduct post-call reviews to reinforce learning.
Strategic Thinking & Consultation: Help reps shift from transactional to strategic engagement, broaden product knowledge, and build confidence in complex client scenarios.
Sales Process Consistency: Establish and reinforce standardized sales processes, messaging, and performance benchmarks across teams.
Scalability & Growth Support: Develop repeatable frameworks for onboarding and development to support team expansion and reduce strain on frontline managers.
Expected Outcomes
Upskill the Treasury Sales team to confidently engage with clients at all levels
Improve professionalism and consistency in customer interactions
Provide a scalable framework for continuous learning and performance improvement
Enhance alignment across teams and markets
Support strategic growth through structured development and coaching
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in sales enablement, coaching, or a related leadership role
Strong understanding of Treasury Services and financial products
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to design and deliver training programs
Experience with CRM systems and sales enablement tools
Ability to coach and influence across various levels of the organization
Strong organizational and time management skills
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field (preferred)
Hours & Work Schedule
Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: M-F
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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Why Work for Us
At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth.
Background Check
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