DeelSales Manager, SMB | ANZ
Lead and scale a high-performing SMB new business sales team across Australia and New Zealand. Requires 3+ years of sales leadership experience.
Who we are is what we do.
Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.
Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.
Why should you be part of our success story?
As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.
Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.
Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.
We're looking for an exceptional sales leader to scale our high-performing SMB new business team across Australia and New Zealand. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing company and build a new business powerhouse for the Asia-Pacific region.
You'll inherit a lean, high-performing team of 3 Account Executives and scale it to 6+ over the next 6-9 months while maintaining excellence and driving predictable revenue growth.
Responsibilities
Hire, coach, and develop a team of Account Executives, ensuring strong performance, clear expectations, and continuous skill growth
Drive revenue growth by ensuring the team consistently identifies, develops, and closes opportunities for new business
Lead team scaling from 3 to 6+ Account Executives while maintaining performance standards and team culture
Conduct regular 1:1s, forecast reviews, and strategy sessions to support effective planning, execution, and territory management
Build and implement scalable sales processes and playbooks to support predictable, repeatable execution across the team
Monitor sales pipeline, activity levels, and forecasts, proactively addressing risks and adjusting strategy as needed
Support team members as a player-coach by joining key opportunities and modeling effective sales practices
Establish structure and accountability for self-sourced outbound pipeline generation (30%+ target)
Partner cross-functionally with internal teams to enable smooth handoffs, strong customer engagement, and alignment on priorities
Analyze performance trends and KPIs to provide insights and recommendations for improvement
Ensure strong operational discipline, including accurate CRM hygiene, reporting, and forecasting
Lead initiatives to improve sales processes, team efficiency, and customer experience
Meet or exceed monthly and yearly team revenue targets
Requirements
3+ years demonstrated experience leading and developing Account Executives in a B2B SMB sales environment
Strong track record of achieving sales targets and driving results through others
Proven ability to scale sales teams while maintaining or improving efficiency per rep
Ability to coach sellers through complex sales cycles and strategic account planning
Strong analytical capabilities with experience using data to guide decisions, assess performance, and forecast outcomes
Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and effective manner
Experience building scalable processes, playbooks, and operating rhythms for sales teams
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Commercial excellence with ability to close deals and understand regional market nuances
Organized, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to fostering a high-performance, high-accountability culture
Experience working across multiple time zones
Total Rewards
Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.
Some things you’ll enjoy
Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page_.
_Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.
Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com.
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