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Lead Fin’s New Business organization in North America, driving new revenue growth across SMB and Mid-Market segments.

Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Compensation
$372.6k–$445.1k/yr
Level
director
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 20 hours ago

First seen on Joblaze 8 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 8 hours ago

What you'll build

  • Define the new business strategy for North America
  • Own segment planning and resource allocation
  • Hire and develop front-line Sales Managers
  • Drive forecast accuracy and pipeline discipline
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on go-to-market strategy

Must have

  • 5+ years in a quota-carrying new business IC role
  • 5+ years of sales management experience
  • Track record of building and scaling new business organizations
  • Demonstrated success developing outbound sales strategies
  • Strong command of forecasting principles

Nice to have

  • Experience with Command of the Message and MEDDPICC
  • Excellent communication skills across various mediums

Practical constraints

  • Must be in the office at least three days per week

AI in the day-to-day

Fin is the highest-performing AI Customer Agent on the market today, enabling businesses to deliver impeccable customer support.

Requirements

Experience
10+ years
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Benefits

401k Match Equity/Stock Options Remote Work Health Insurance

Joblaze summary

The Director of Sales at Intercom will oversee the New Business organization for Fin in North America, focusing on driving growth in the SMB and Mid-Market segments. This role requires a strong background in sales management, particularly in building and scaling teams, as well as expertise in developing effective sales strategies and operational plans. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in quota-carrying roles and a proven track record of managing strategic deals. The position emphasizes collaboration across departments to enhance customer experiences and optimize sales processes.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Intercom's careers page October 23, 2026.
  • This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Intercom: San Francisco, California, United States.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$141,400).
  • Starts above 96% of 53 comparable director sales/marketing roles in United States that list AI/ML we track (median $195,000 across 28 companies). See AI/ML salary trends
  • AI/ML appears in 20.9% of 506 comparable director sales/marketing roles in United States; Salesforce appears in 3.6% of 506 comparable director sales/marketing roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Director, Sales role remote?
It's hybrid — Intercom expects some on-site time in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What's the salary range?
Intercom lists $372,600–$445,050 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Director, Sales role.
Where is the role based?
Intercom is hiring for this position in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Customer Experience, Salesforce.
What seniority level is this role?
Intercom targets director candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Director, Sales role at Intercom.

From the original posting

Fin, now part of Salesforce, is on a mission to help businesses provide perfect customer experiences.

What's the opportunity?

The role will lead Fin’s New Business organization in North America, a team of Account Executives and their front-line managers responsible for new logo and new revenue growth across the SMB and Mid-Market segments. Reporting to the VP, NAMER Sales, this person owns the new business strategy, operating plan, and results for the region, and is accountable for building and running a high-performing, multi-layered sales organization.

We are looking for a seasoned second-line leader who excels at hiring and developing sales managers, inspiring a large team, and partnering cross-functionally to build efficient, repeatable, and customer-centric sales processes. This leader will play a central role in shaping and executing our value-led sales strategy and in scaling the NAMER new business engine.

For this big challenge, we are looking for an innovative, agile, and resilient Sales Leader to help us write the next chapter in the AI-first customer support space.

What will I be doing?

  • Sales Strategy & Planning:
    • Partner with the VP, NAMER Sales and senior leadership to define the new business strategy for North America across SMB and Mid-Market.
    • Own segment planning: territory and capacity design, headcount plans, quota setting, and resource allocation across teams.
    • Translate company goals into regional operating plans and tactics that reflect market dynamics and the Fin opportunity.
  • Leading Leaders:
    • Hire, coach, and develop a team of front-line Sales Managers; raise the bar on how they recruit, ramp, and manage their Account Executives.
    • Build a strong leadership bench and a culture of accountability, rigor, and continuous improvement.
  • Pipeline, Forecasting & Execution:
    • Own the regional new business forecast; drive forecast accuracy and pipeline discipline across all teams.
    • Inspect pipeline health, deal progression, and conversion, and intervene on strategic deals where needed.
    • Analyze sales metrics to identify trends, optimize process, and improve productivity and win rates.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    • Partner with Marketing, SDR, Product, Sales Engineering, Enablement, RevOps, and Customer Success on go-to-market strategy, pipeline generation, and a seamless customer experience.
    • Represent NAMER New Business in company planning and ensure alignment on goals, budgets, and investments.
  • Customer Focus:
    • Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs, the competitive landscape, and market trends to help teams win.
    • Ensure customers are handed off to the Relationship Management team thoughtfully, always keeping the customer experience top of mind.

What skills do I need?

  • 5+ years in a quota-carrying new business IC role with proven success. Must demonstrate direct experience running strategic deals 6 and 7 figure deals (involving procurement, legal, security, executive selling)
  • 5+ years of sales management experience.
  • Track record of building and scaling new business organizations across multiple segments with a mix of velocity and strategic selling (SMB and/or Mid-Market)
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing outbound sales strategies, ideally within a product overlay or co-prime selling environment.
  • Exemplary new business sales acumen; experience with Command of the Message and MEDDPICC a plus
  • Strong command of forecasting principles and a track record of accurate revenue forecasting at the regional level
  • Experience developing GTM strategy and building and executing operational plans (capacity, territory, quota, headcount)
  • Excellent communication skills across a variety of mediums (written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal), including executive-level communication

*Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

The OTE salary range for candidates within the Greater Chicago Area is $372,600-$445,050. Actual base pay will depend on a variety of factors such as education, skills, experience, location, etc. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All regular employees may also be eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

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