The Opportunity
Adobe Firefly is revolutionizing the world of generative AI and creative expression, and we are looking for an experienced First Line Manager (FLM) to lead a dedicated team of Firefly Product Specialists. Adobe’s Firefly Product Specialist Sales team is focused on driving and supporting solution and value-based sales across the Adobe Firefly Services & Custom Models. This is a high-impact role, focused on fostering enterprise-wide growth within Creativity & Productivity (C&P) Enterprise accounts, in close coordination with Customer Experience Orchestration (CXO) Industry accounts. Our growth targets are ambitious, and we need a committed, proven sales leader to help us achieve them.
As the FLM for Firefly Specialist Sales, you will lead 5+ specialists responsible for C&P Enterprise accounts across various verticals. You will drive strategic engagement with Adobe’s generative AI offerings, building lasting relationships with customer executives and working cross functionally with C&P and CXO account teams.
What You will Do
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and support the growth and development of a team of Firefly Sales Specialists, focusing on skill development, product knowledge, and sales strategy execution.
- Solution Selling: Be in the field and empower the team to demonstrate effective solution selling, positioning Adobe Firefly as a key component in customers’ creative transformation journey and building compelling, value-based proposals.
- Strategic Alignment & Revenue Generation: Collaborate with teams to craft and execute sales strategies for Adobe Firefly across the C&P and CXO portfolio. Drive new revenue growth by developing and executing high-impact sales strategies.
- Sales Strategy & Reporting: Manage monthly solution-level reporting, pipeline development, market trend analysis, and foster strong relationships with the business unit and product teams.
- Partner Collaboration: Build and maintain a robust partner ecosystem, working closely with agency partners, solution consultants, and Adobe’s marketing team to drive market presence and generate leads.
- Marketing & PR Alignment: Coordinate with the marketing team to drive targeted marketing and public relations activities that support Firefly’s brand and product awareness.
- Customer Success & Engagement: Share and build customer references and value metrics per vertical, aligning with Adobe’s market positioning to enhance credibility and sales traction.
What You Need to Succeed
- Enterprise Sales Experience: Proven experience in enterprise software sales, with a clear track record of exceeding sales quotas and expanding market share. Ideal candidates will have experience in creative or generative AI space, or direct experience with Adobe C&P or CXO solution selling.
- People Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience leading and developing sales professionals, with a strong focus on coaching and career progression.
- Executive-Level Sales Experience: Ability to build strong relationships with C-level executives, particularly with CMOs and digital leaders, highlighting Adobe’s unique value proposition.
- Solution Selling Expertise: Ability to guide the team in crafting tailored, win-win proposals that demonstrate Adobe Firefly’s value in generative AI.
- Networking & Deal-Making: Skilled at identifying, nurturing, and closing sophisticated deals in new areas, leveraging a well-developed network.
- Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Proven track record to drive operational efficiencies in a start-up-like environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation abilities, and outstanding negotiation skills.
- Agility & Teamwork: Able to operate efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, maintaining focus and organization in the face of shifting priorities.
- Ambition & Drive: Motivated by growth and success, with a sharp vision for advancing within Adobe’s sales leadership track.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is preferred.
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