KAYO CONFERENCE SERIES
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Are you a dynamic sales leader with a passion for leading and driving revenue through highperforming teams Have you excelled at building strategic relationships uncovering new opportunities and turning connections into lasting partnerships and do you now love teaching and coaching a sales team on how to do the same Are you a confident metricsdriven professional leader with a competitive edge mindset who takes initiative and thrives in a fastpaced environment If you have a proven track record of growing a sales department through managing pipelines coaching salespeople through closing processes and scaling business development efforts we want to talk to you!
Our ideal Director of Sales is/has:
- A Connector You build relationships and create meaningful connections. You naturally enjoy highlevel networking fostering trust and bringing the right people together.
- A Seasoned Hunter In past sales roles you were relentless in your pursuit of new business opportunities. Now you love to teach a sales team how to proactively seek out prospects close deals and never settle for the status quo.
- A winning sales mindset You embrace team competition and drive team results with confidence. You help your team stay focused on achieving goals and overcoming obstacles and help them celebrate every win.
- An opportunity seeker You have a sharp eye for untapped potential. You anticipate trends identify growth opportunities and take strategic action to capitalize on them.
- A creative thinker You see opportunities where others dont. You solve problems with innovative strategies that push boundaries.
Our ideal Director of Sales is a resultsdriven leader who knows how to build motivate and scale a highperforming sales team. You will take ownership of sales strategy refine processes and drive to meet and exceed revenue goals. With a strong ability to identify market trends and adapt quickly youll ensure Kayo stays ahead of the competition. This role is about leadership impact and unlocking new levels of successif youre ready to take charge and accelerate growth lets talk.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
- Lead manage and hold the team accountable to ensure alignment with company goals.
- Delegate effectively while elevating team members to reach their full potential.
- Develop and streamline processes for scalability and efficiency.
- Build and implement a structured sales training program to develop highperforming team members.
- Coach direct reports on outreach strategies and effective product positioning.
- Train the team on lead qualification and prioritization converting inbound leads into warm and hot opportunities.
- CrossFunctional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing product and operations teams to align business development efforts with company goals.
- Performance Metrics: Establish and track key performance indicators to measure team effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Own the vision of building a sales team balancing sales strategy and maintaining account management.
Strategy
- Predict and plan for short and longterm sales forecasting to drive revenue growth.
- Stay informed on industry trends competitor activity and emerging opportunities.
- Conduct research and analysis to refine our sales strategy and market positioning.
- Collaborate with the Product and Event Design teams to ensure clientfocused innovation.
- Oversee and optimize the sales features within the HubSpot CRM ensuring it aligns with our sales and marketing strategy.
- Stay ahead of HubSpot product updates and industry trends to implement bestinclass sales technology.
- Pricing and Packaging: Work with finance and leadership to develop competitive pricing strategies for sponsorships and ticket sales.
- GotoMarket (GTM) Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive GTM strategy for new offerings.
Business Development
- Travel for important sales meetings VIP client interactions and for Kayo events.
- Represent Kayo at events as a speaker moderator or key client liaison.
- Maintain and grow strong client relationships through teaching proactive account management and ongoing engagement.
- Identify market gaps and bring new business opportunities to Kayo.
- Client Feedback Loop: Gather insights from clients to inform product development and sales strategies.
Sales
- Own the full sales cycle including your teams efforts in prospecting lead qualification discovery calls proposals and contracting.
- Develop and refine the sales process by product in collaboration with Marketing.
- Create a sales team of product experts who can effectively sell a suite of B2B offerings to diverse personas and companies.
- Manage and grow your team to increase an annual book of business currently valued at $3.5M.
- Sales Enablement: Work with marketing to develop sales collateral case studies and thought leadership content to support the sales process.
** This is hybrid opportunity based in Charlottesville VA with a 15 30 traveling commitment on a fluctuating scale **
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- 35 years of sales team leadership experience managing and growing teams of at least 5 direct reports.
- A successful past track record as an individual contributor in sales driving revenue growth $1M annually $250K quarterly).
- Experience using a CRM to the full for managing forecasting and aligning the Sales Teams and Marketing Teams efforts.
- Experience hiring training and developing sales teams including building sales training programs.
- Strong experience in client retention and growth strategies.
- Experience collaborating crossfunctionally with marketing and other departments.
Preferred:
- Bachelors degree in business administration and/or completion of a sales certificate/program.
- Historic experience Leading a Team generating $3.5M annually or $1M quarterly in sales.
- Experience in conference sales.
- Experience using HubSpot CRM.
Desired:
- Experience selling sponsorships and/or tickets for conferences.
- Sales experience within the finance industry.
- Previous experience working in an EOSrun company.
WHY WORK WITH US KAYO CONFERENCE SERIES
Kayo is the leading conference for women in private equity to connect learn and advance. We bring together decisionmakers investors and executives through industryfocused events that drive meaningful connections. With a mission to champion womens leadership we create opportunities for networking learning and professional growth.
- MissionDriven Passionate about making an impact for women in finance.
- Strong Brand Authority Highly respected name in the industry.
- Unique Product & Audience Serving a niche market with a oneofakind offering.
- Growth Mindset Always evolving always learning.
- Smart Driven Team Work alongside highperforming collaborative professionals.
- EOSPowered Operating with structure clarity and accountability all with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Intentional Introductions Creating meaningful connections by thoughtfully curating networking opportunities that foster lasting relationships.
- BestinClass Content Our events deliver toptier insights from industry leaders ensuring continuous learning and professional growth.
- Welcoming Environment Cultivating an inclusive and supportive culture where every voice is valued and encouraged.
OUR CORE VALUES
- Humble We check our egos at the door and embrace a teamfirst mentality.
- Hungry Were ambitious always striving for the next big opportunity.
- PeopleSmart We understand connect and communicate with intention.
- Tolerant We welcome diverse perspectives and thrive in dynamic environments.
SALARY: $110k $120k base with uncapped commission
BENEFITS: Health Dental Vision (eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date) paid time off 10 paid holidays hybrid work schedule (after 30 days of employment)
If you want to lead innovate and grow a powerhouse team your next big opportunity is here!
JOB CODE: Kayo Conference Series
Required Experience:
Director