Head of Global Sales

Loadsmart
Chicago, IL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to high-impact enterprise SaaS leaders with global sales experience working in a flat-structure logistics tech environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 12+ years of enterprise SaaS sales experience and a history of scaling ARR through major liquidity events
    — “12+ years of B2B enterprise SaaS sales experience, with a proven track record as a VP/SVP scaling ARR from mid-stage growth through major liquidity events or acquisitions”
  • Individuals who have directly managed senior sales leaders and executed global sales strategies in a flat team structure
    — “directly managing Sales leadership and Senior Account Executives in a flat-structure environment”
  • Professionals with a track record of aligning sales execution with long-term valuation goals and strategic exits
    — “Align global sales execution... with the company’s multi-year valuation and strategic exit milestones”

Things to consider

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time, with no visa sponsorship available
    — “Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis”
  • On-site collaboration is required in Chicago, IL, despite a globally distributed team
    — “On-site / In-office requirement; Relocation package provided”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in structuring multi-million-dollar enterprise contracts and strategic partnerships
    — “Demonstrated experience structuring multi-million-dollar enterprise contracts and strategic partnerships”
  • Showcase ability to independently diagnose and solve sales process flaws
    — “Proactively identify operational and sales process flaws, designing and executing self-directed initiatives to resolve them”
  • Emphasize experience presenting to boards and investors on strategic and revenue topics
    — “Experience presenting to boards of directors, investors, and executive committees on commercial strategy, GTM investment, and revenue forecasts”
  • Demonstrate leadership in aligning cross-functional teams for net revenue retention and customer value
    — “Drive top-level strategic alignment between Sales, RevOps, Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to maximize net revenue retention and lifetime customer value”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Unified and led the enterprise sales organization
  • Presented quarterly sales forecasts to the CEO and Board
Typical background
12+ years of B2B enterprise SaaS sales experienceProven track record as a VP/SVP

Skills & requirements

Required

Enterprise SalesStrategic PlanningSales LeadershipPipeline ManagementForecastingContract Negotiation

Preferred

Data AnalysisProduct Knowledge

Stack & domain

B2B Enterprise Saas SalesVp/svp Scaling ARRPresenting To Boards Of DirectorsCommercial StrategyGTM InvestmentRevenue ForecastsLeadershipTeamworkStrategic AlignmentPipeline DisciplineData-driven Decision MakingSales LeadershipEnterprise SalesCommercial Due DiligenceMulti-product ExpansionMarket Entry

About the role

Original posting from Loadsmart via Lever

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING AN INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY?

Loadsmart is a growth-stage technology company valued at over $1 billion (a true Tech Unicorn)!

We are a collection of industry veterans and user-centered engineers using innovative technology to fearlessly reinvent the future of freight by helping shippers, brokers, warehouses and carriers to move more with less.

With headquarters in Chicago and a globally distributed remote team, Loadsmart continues to attract top talent committed to driving meaningful change. We seek professionals who embody our core values: curiosity, clarity, results, commitment, and teamwork.

We are looking for a high-agency, hands-on Head of Global Sales to join our team! We are seeking an experienced, battle-tested sales leader who thrives in a flat structure, rolls up their sleeves to manage pipeline discipline, and uses data to drive strategic GTM decisions. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will bridge the gap between high-level go-to-market strategy and day-to-day tactical execution. You will unify our enterprise sales organization, lead senior individual contributors, and proactively identify and fix operational gaps.

Job Type: Exempt - U.S. Only

DEPARTMENT: Sales

LOCATION: Chicago, IL (On-site / In-office requirement; Relocation package provided)

WHAT YOU GET TO DO::

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Unify and lead the enterprise sales organization globally, directly managing Sales leadership and Senior Account Executives in a flat-structure environment

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Partner directly with the CEO and Board of Directors to present quarterly sales forecasts, go-to-market strategies, unit economics, and revenue performance metrics

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Align global sales execution, contract structures, and predictable ACV growth directly with the company’s multi-year valuation and strategic exit milestones

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Lead commercial due diligence and go-to-market integration for multi-product expansion and market entry into new international territories

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Translate raw sales operational data into actionable strategic shifts (verticalization, inbound/outbound mix, unit economics, ACV, and cost of sale)

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Maintain extreme tactical discipline across account pipelines, forecast accuracy, stage progression, and rep performance

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Join key prospective enterprise calls to guide deal strategy, provide real-time coaching, and help close complex multi-stakeholder deals

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Build and drive our enterprise outbound motion, establishing clear performance expectations and accountability

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Proactively identify operational and sales process flaws, designing and executing self-directed initiatives to resolve them

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Drive top-level strategic alignment between Sales, RevOps, Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to maximize net revenue retention and lifetime customer value

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS::

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12+ years of B2B enterprise SaaS sales experience, with a proven track record as a VP/SVP scaling ARR from mid-stage growth through major liquidity events or acquisitions

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Experience presenting to boards of directors, investors, and executive committees on commercial strategy, GTM investment, and revenue forecasts

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Proven expertise architecting global sales motions across complex, multi-product enterprise SaaS portfolios 

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Demonstrated experience structuring multi-million-dollar enterprise contracts and strategic partnerships that drive long-term valuation and enterprise value

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Battle-tested experience navigating market shifts, failed playbooks, or GTM missteps, with the ability to spot execution risks early

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Demonstrated high agency and autonomy, with the ability to independently diagnose problems and execute solutions without waiting for direction

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Player-coach mentality with the willingness to operate without mid-management layers, managing flat teams with direct line-of-sight into rep execution

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Must be based in or willing to relocate to Chicago, IL for on-site collaboration

Compensation:

Salary range: Competitive Executive Compensation (Base + Incentive Bonus + Equity)The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, the candidate’s experience and expertise. In addition to your base compensation offer, this role is eligible for an incentive bonus, you will also receive stock options and benefits listed below.

WORKING AT LOADSMART:

  • Competitive base salaries - we believe in rewarding top talent 
  • Extremely competitive Equity package - become a shareholder in our company!
  • Loadie Time Off - PTO and sick days without a limit
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
  • 401k Match 

*Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Loadsmart will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

At Loadsmart, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Loadsmart treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes, including on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

It is the policy of Loadsmart that all offers of employment made shall be contingent upon successful completion of electronic background check(s). These checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity and conducted by our vendor, pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures of our candidates' specific locale.

Source: Loadsmart careers (Lever)

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