Sales Enablement Manager

InterSystems
Boston, MA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level sales enablement professionals who excel in cross-functional collaboration and process optimization, with a focus on enterprise software sales in the Boston area.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years in sales enablement and experience in enterprise software sales environments
    — “7+ years of experience in sales enablement, sales operations, enterprise sales, or a related commercial role”
  • Individuals skilled in translating business insights into repeatable enablement programs
    — “translate business needs and sales performance insights into practical, repeatable programs”
  • Professionals with strong coaching and interpersonal skills to influence without direct authority
    — “Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility and influence without direct authority”

Things to consider

  • The role requires direct collaboration with leadership and frontline sales teams across multiple departments
    — “collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Product, Sales Operations, and Customer Success”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in a Boston-based location, likely with in-person engagement
    — “Drive adoption and consistent execution of agreed-upon best practices across the sales organization”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in building and maintaining sales process documentation and standard operating procedures
    — “Build and maintain project plans, process documentation, governance models, and standard operating procedures”
  • Showcase measurable outcomes from past enablement programs, such as improved seller productivity or behavior change
    — “Establish success metrics and report on program adoption, seller productivity, behavior change, and business impact”
  • Emphasize your ability to deliver training that directly impacts business outcomes and seller behavior
    — “Experience developing and delivering training that changes seller behavior and improves business outcomes”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful sales enablement initiatives
  • improved seller effectiveness and productivity
Typical background
strong knowledge of enterprise sales cycles and methodologies

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales EnablementSales Process DevelopmentTraining DeliveryCoachingSales Performance Analysis

Preferred

Sales Engagement PlatformsSales Enablement Tools

Stack & domain

Sales EnablementSales Processes And MethodologiesNew-hire OnboardingStructured Learning PathsRole-based TrainingCertificationsOnline And In-person TrainingSales ProcessProductIndustryCompetitive PositioningToolsCustomer EngagementSales PlaysPresentationsMessagingDiscovery GuidesCompetitive ResourcesDemo ScriptsSales Engagement PlatformsProject PlansProcess DocumentationGovernance ModelsStandard Operating ProceduresCollaborateCoachingAccountabilityInterpersonal SkillsBuild Trusted RelationshipsEnterprise Sales

About the role

Original posting from InterSystems via Greenhouse

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly process-oriented Sales Enablement Manager to help drive the success of our sales organization, including our Sales Managers, Account Executives, and Business Development Representatives. In this hands-on role, you will equip our selling professionals with the knowledge, skills, tools, and resources they need to navigate complex sales cycles, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and exceed their targets. You will also play a crucial role in building and operationalizing sales processes, tools, standard operating procedures, metrics, and other programs that improve seller effectiveness, productivity, and customer value. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Product, Sales Operations, and Customer Success, to develop and execute scalable enablement programs that support revenue growth.

The Sales Enablement Manager will focus on sales success and work proactively with senior management and frontline sales leaders to identify business challenges, prioritize needs, define the scope and approach for solutions, and execute those activities. This individual will translate business needs and sales performance insights into practical, repeatable programs; establish clear ownership, milestones, and measures of success; and drive adoption through strong communication, coaching, and accountability. The ideal candidate combines a strong knowledge of enterprise sales cycles and methodologies with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization. This position works directly with the Head of North America Sales and reports to the Director of Sales Operations.

As the Sales Enablement Manager; you will:

Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, Sales Operations, Customer Success, and leadership to develop strategy and execute enablement initiatives aligned with business priorities

Develop and reinforce repeatable sales processes and methodologies across discovery, qualification, value selling, opportunity management, account planning, negotiation, and deal execution

Improve new-hire onboarding and accelerate ramp time through structured learning paths, role-based training, certifications, and ongoing reinforcement

Assess enablement needs using seller feedback, performance data, field observation, and input from sales leaders

Design and deliver online and in-person training focused on sales process, product, industry, competitive positioning, tools, and customer engagement

Partner with frontline sales managers to establish coaching programs that reinforce desired behaviors, improve execution, and drive accountability

Collaborate with Product Marketing and other subject matter experts to develop practical sales plays, presentations, messaging, discovery guides, competitive resources, and demo scripts

Support the deployment, administration, and ongoing adoption of sales enablement, learning, content management, and sales engagement platforms

Build and maintain project plans, process documentation, governance models, and standard operating procedures with clear ownership and implementation milestones

Establish success metrics and report on program adoption, seller productivity, behavior change, and business impact

Drive adoption and consistent execution of agreed-upon best practices across the sales organization

Work with leadership to plan and deliver impactful sales meetings, events, workshops, and training programs

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

7+ years of experience in sales enablement, sales operations, enterprise sales, or a related commercial role, including direct responsibility for enablement programs

Demonstrated understanding of complex enterprise sales cycles, buyer journeys, and sales methodologies

Proven ability to design, operationalize, and scale repeatable sales processes, programs, and best practices

Experience developing and delivering training that changes seller behavior and improves business outcomes

Ability to use data to identify performance gaps, establish success metrics, and evaluate program effectiveness

Experience supporting a North America sales organization and complex business-to-business software sales environment preferred

Experience with CRM and sales tools such as sales enablement platforms, learning platforms, content management systems, and sales engagement software

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility and influence without direct authority

Excellent facilitation, presentation, oral communication, and written communication skills

Strong project and program management skills, with a highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven approach

Collaborative and service-oriented, with the confidence to drive decisions, accountability, and consistent execution

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.

Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.

The company also provides generous employee benefits including:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

The estimated base compensation range for this role is:$150,000—$190,000 USDAbout InterSystems

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.

AI Disclaimer

InterSystems may use AI tools for its internal operations including administrative tasks during recruitment (e.g., organizing candidate information).  InterSystems’ approach to AI is guided by the InterSystems Responsible AI Guidelines. AI is not used to make or influence hiring decisions. All decisions are made by InterSystems employees.

Candidates may use AI for CV or interview preparation, provided materials are truthful and reflect their own experience.  AI tools and third-party transcription services must not be used during interviews or assessments.

Please note that the use of wearable technology, including any AI-related tools or other technology-connected devices (such as META or Google smart glasses and/or wearables, and/or any similar devices), is strictly prohibited during the interview and screening process with InterSystems.  Any applicant who requires a wearable device or any type of technology support during the interview process as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or applicable state or country laws and regulations must contact the InterSystems Human Resources Department prior to attending or participating in any interview or screening process.

Source: InterSystems careers (Greenhouse)

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