Sales Manager (gtme)

Clay · Vertical AI · New York, NY · GTM - Sales

Clay is seeking a Sales Manager (GTME) to lead and scale a team of Go-To-Market Engineers. This role involves building processes, playbooks, and a culture that enables the team to deliver world-class consultation, empowering creativity in customer engagements. The manager will architect how Clay engages in complex GTM motions and coach the team to become trusted advisors. Responsibilities include building and developing a high-performing team, owning and scaling the GTME playbook, and bridging teams to influence product by synthesizing patterns from complex deals and translating them into actionable feedback. The ideal candidate has experience leading technical GTM teams, proven deal execution in Mid-Market/Enterprise B2B sales cycles, and a passion for GTM Automation.

What you'd actually do

  1. Build and develop a high-performing team: Recruit, onboard, and coach GTMEs who can balance technical depth and consultative selling. You know how to hire and create, design scalable enablement systems, and foster a culture where curiosity and impact thrive.
  2. Own and scale the GTME playbook: You love designing frameworks, discovery methodologies, demo structures, and qualification criteria, but you balance rigor with the flexibility your team needs to solve unique challenges. You know when to enforce the playbook and when to empower creativity.
  3. Bridge teams and influence product: Partner closely with Sales leadership, Product, and Customer Success. You will synthesize patterns from complex deals and translate them into actionable product feedback. You're the voice of the field, ensuring your team has the enablement and tools they need to win.

Skills

Required

  • Experience leading technical GTM teams
  • 4+ years of leading GTMEs, AEs, Solutions Engineers, Sales Engineers, or similar customer-facing teams
  • Proven deal execution experience in Mid-Market/Enterprise B2B sales cycles
  • Ability to navigate technical objections
  • Ability to win enterprise deals

Nice to have

  • coaching in the moment
  • stays close to deals
  • builds structure that scales
  • passion for Clay and GTM Automation

What the JD emphasized

  • technical expertise
  • technical depth
  • technical objections
  • technical selling