General Manager – Sales

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About the role

Role Title: General Manager, Sales
Client Industry: Mid-sized National Technology Provider
Team Size: ~18 hybrid sales reps, 3+ emerging leaders (vertical-aligned structure)
Location: Brisbane HQ – in-office expectation 4 days/week
Compensation Guide: ~$240K base + up to $60–80K bonus potential based on GP targets and strategic milestones
Structure: Mix of legacy commission-only sellers and newer salaried team members
Revenue: ~$70M current; goal to double in 3 years with 20%+ services contribution

Primary Objectives:

Sales ops and process overhaul (qualification → onboarding)

Revise and align compensation to business objectives

Improve CRM usage, pipeline hygiene, reporting visibility (HubSpot)

Drive adoption of modern sales management and performance practices

Establish vertical GTM playbooks (e.g. retail, government, commercial)

Introduce enablement and sales support (procurement, quoting, sales coordination)

Must-Have Traits:

Belief in sales as a process; builder of operating systems

Calm, steady, and thoughtful leadership style

Experienced in complex, commission-heavy team transitions

Prior exposure to recurring revenue models (especially services)

Track record of coaching internal leaders into management roles

Reporting Line: Reports to MD; seat on the SLT (7-person exec group)
Timeline: Ideally June/July hire, flexible start
Interview Style: 2–3 stage process, first interview preferred face-to-face onsite

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    $220.000

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    Vacancy details

    Salary range: $220.000 | $240.000

    Employment: Full Time

    Language requirements: English

    Country: Australia

    Location: Brisbane

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    james@bluebirdrecruitment.com

    Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact me!
    James Bergl

    James Bergl

    Managing Partner APAC