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Manager, Account Executives (SMB)

Lead a team of Account Executives to drive new business revenue in the North America Region at Intercom.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Compensation
$275.4k–$328.9k/yr
Level
lead
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 2 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

What you'll build

  • Define and implement effective sales strategies
  • Oversee the development of sales plans and tactics
  • Monitor the pipeline of opportunities
  • Set clear performance expectations for the team
  • Regularly report on team performance and market conditions

Must have

  • 5+ years in a quota carrying new business IC role
  • 3+ years management experience
  • Previous experience building and executing on outbound sales motions
  • Strong understanding of forecasting principles
  • Proven experience in teaching and developing top talent

Nice to have

  • Experience with Command of the Message and MEDDPICC
  • Experience developing GTM strategy
  • Excellent communication skills

Practical constraints

  • Employees expected to be in the office at least three days per week

AI in the day-to-day

Our AI Agent Fin enables businesses to deliver impeccable customer support across the customer journey.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Equity/Stock Options Remote Work Health Insurance

Joblaze summary

The Manager of Account Executives at Intercom leads a team focused on driving new business revenue in North America, emphasizing strategic planning and performance management. This role requires a strong background in sales leadership, with at least five years in quota-carrying positions and three years in management, alongside skills in developing go-to-market strategies and optimizing sales processes. Ideal candidates are those who excel in talent development and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to a customer-centric sales approach.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on Intercom's careers page September 25, 2026.
  • This exact title is also open at 2 other locations at Intercom: Chicago, Illinois, United States, Dublin, Ireland.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$140,000).
  • Starts above 100% of 19 comparable lead sales/marketing roles in United States that list Sales we track (median $144,000 across 15 companies). See Sales salary trends
  • Sales appears in 6.5% of 386 comparable lead sales/marketing roles in United States; Customer Experience appears in 0.3% of 386 comparable lead sales/marketing roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Manager, Account Executives (SMB) role remote?
It's hybrid — Intercom expects some on-site time in San Francisco, California, United States.
What's the salary range?
Intercom lists $275,400–$328,950 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Account Executives (SMB) role.
Where is the role based?
Intercom is hiring for this position in San Francisco, California, United States.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Customer Experience, Sales.
What seniority level is this role?
Intercom targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Manager, Account Executives (SMB) 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 a team of Account Executives primarily responsible for new business revenue in the North America Region. This person will be responsible for segment strategy and planning, building, and running a high performing team. Goals are focused on accelerating logo and revenue growth with a concentration on Fin.

We are looking for a highly effective leader who excels at attracting and developing talent, inspiring others, and working cross-functionally to build efficient and customer-centric sales processes. This leader will also play a critical role in developing and executing our value-led sales strategy.

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 Execution:
    • Work with senior leadership to define and implement effective sales strategies for the North American Commercial segment.
    • Oversee the development of sales plans and tactics that align with company goals and regional market dynamics.
    • Monitor the pipeline of opportunities to ensure timely and effective follow-ups, deal closures, and revenue growth.
  • Performance Management:
    • Set clear performance expectations and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Account Executive team.
    • Track individual and team performance using CRM tools and reporting dashboards.
    • Analyze sales metrics and provide insights to optimize processes, identify trends, and forecast revenue.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    • Partner with marketing, product, and customer success teams to develop tailored go-to-market strategies and ensure seamless customer experiences.
    • Work closely with senior leadership to ensure alignment on goals, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Customer Focus:
    • Maintain a strong understanding of customer needs and market trends to support the team in closing deals
    • Ensure customers are handed off to the Relationship Management team thoughtfully and carefully, always keeping the customer experience top of mind.
  • Reporting & Analytics:
    • Regularly report on team performance, sales pipeline, and market conditions to senior management.
    • Provide data-driven recommendations to improve sales performance and achieve growth targets.

What skills do I need?

  • 5+ years in a quota carrying new business IC role with proven success
  • 3+ years management experience
  • Previous experience building and executing on outbound sales motions
  • Exemplary new business sales experience, experience with Command of the Message and MEDDPICC a plus
  • Strong understanding of forecasting principles and the ability to forecast revenue and revenue trends accurately
  • Proven experience–and passion for–teaching and developing top talent
  • Experience developing GTM strategy, building, and executing operational plans
  • A builder of businesses, with the ability to attract and develop the best talent in the industry
  • Excellent communication skills across a variety of mediums (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal)
  • Adaptive, with the ability to balance short term and long term priorities

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

The OTE salary range for candidates within the San Francisco Bay Area is $275,400-$328,950. 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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