First Line Manager
Elliptic
Posted: January 28, 2026
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Quick Summary
As the Sales Manager, you’ll be a foundational force in building and scaling new logo acquisition & expansion of strategic accounts in your region.
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Job Description
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