Remote Sales Manager at HubSpot - US Remote Role — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is explicitly listed as remote within the US, which is a meaningful constraint for digital nomads. HubSpot requires US-based employment, meaning you must maintain US residency or a valid US work authorization — pure geo-arbitrage from abroad is not an option here.
Timezone considerations: Sales management roles almost universally require synchronous availability during core US business hours (EST/PST overlap windows). Expect team standups, pipeline reviews, and coaching sessions scheduled around a 9am–6pm ET or PT window. This is not an async-friendly role — managing a sales team demands real-time responsiveness to deals, rep escalations, and forecast calls.
US-based nomad options: If you travel within the US, this role works well. Consider:
- Co-living spaces in Austin, Denver, or Miami with strong coworking infrastructure
- Slow travel between US cities (1–3 months per location) while staying within ET–PT timezone range
- Note: occasional in-person events may require travel to Cambridge, MA
For international nomads: Without explicit mention of equipment stipends or coworking allowances, budget for your own workspace setup. The US-only restriction effectively closes off popular nomad bases like Lisbon, Bangkok, or Medellín unless you're on a temporary visit while maintaining US residency. This role is best suited to nomads who travel domestically.
As a Small Business Sales Manager, you will be responsible for hiring, training, coaching, and leading a team of new and established Growth Specialists (Account Executives) in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. This role is based remotely in the US or in our Cambridge, MA office.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about transforming sales, service, and marketing — whose values align with HubSpot's culture. We are on a mission to help every SMB in the world grow better, achieved by being Humble, Effective, Adaptable, Remarkable, and Transparent.
- Has high emotional intelligence — you have genuine empathy for others and maximize your impact through understanding the motivations of your team, adapting your communication accordingly.
- Is a positive change agent — you have a track record of leading and empowering groups towards driving improvement while navigating change and simultaneously winning. You create a culture of transparency and focused improvement while having fun and fostering a strong team environment.
- Has a commitment to overachievement — you have a "never quit" attitude and get buy-in to overachieve against targets regardless of the adversity being faced.
- Is data-driven — you leverage and can communicate using data to improve core KPIs that matter to individuals on our team, the Small Business segment, and to help drive HubSpot's strategic "plays".
- Has experience managing or being managed in a structured sales environment, including managing via a sales methodology, a forecast methodology, and structured deal management by sales stage.
- Uses good judgment — especially when tasked with difficult decisions.
- Is accountable — you have honest, transparent, and authentic communications with your colleagues, regardless of personal ramifications.
- Is a team builder and coach of learning sellers — you not only motivate individuals but a team towards a collective vision. You have experience coaching sellers with 0–5 years closing experience with low attrition and examples of driving reps from zero to hero.
Sales Managers at HubSpot:
- Have excellent time management and organizational skills
- Have an analytical mindset and leverage data across all interactions
- Have a track record of being excellent coaches
- Are effective communicators and motivators across multiple mediums, both externally and internally
- Support salespeople in all aspects of the sales process and keep team members accountable to KPIs that drive the business
- Support the business in cross-functional projects to drive organizational advancement
- Attract, recruit, interview, and retain top talent
- Are passionate builders of diverse and inclusive teams
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience effectively leading a successful team
- Experience in successfully mentoring and/or leading others effectively
- Experience leading a consultative sales process
- Experience using CRM to manage and forecast sales opportunities
- Strong analytical skills to identify trends and patterns
- Strong communication skills in written, verbal, and presentation forms
We know the confidence gap and impostor syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply — we'd love to hear from you.
If you need accommodations or assistance due to a disability, please reach out to us using this form.
At HubSpot, we value both flexibility and connection. Whether you're a Remote employee or work from the Office, we want you to start your journey here by building strong connections with your team and peers. If you are joining our Engineering team, you will be required to attend a regional HubSpot office for in-person onboarding. If you join our broader Product team, you'll also attend other in-person events, such as your Product Group Summit and other gatherings, to continue building on those connections.
If you require an accommodation due to travel limitations or other reasons, please inform your recruiter during the hiring process. We are committed to supporting candidates who may need alternative arrangements.
Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Germany Applicants: (m/f/d) - HubSpot's Career Diversity page.
India Applicants: HubSpot India's equal opportunity policy.
About HubSpot
HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is an AI-powered customer platform with all the software, integrations, and resources customers need to connect marketing, sales, and service. HubSpot's connected platform enables businesses to grow faster by focusing on what matters most: customers.
At HubSpot, bold is our baseline. Our employees around the globe move fast, stay customer-obsessed, and win together. Our culture is grounded in four commitments: Solve for the Customer, Be Bold, Learn Fast, Align, Adapt & Go!, and Deliver with HEART.
We're building a company where people can do their best work. We focus on brilliant work, not badge swipes. By combining clarity, ownership, and trust, we create space for big thinking and meaningful progress.
Recognized globally for our award-winning culture by Comparably, Glassdoor, Fortune, and more, HubSpot is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with employees and offices around the world.
HubSpot may use AI to help screen or assess candidates, but all hiring decisions are always human. More information can be found here. By submitting your application, you agree that HubSpot may collect your personal data for recruiting, global organization planning, and related purposes. We may use CLEAR ID Verification during the hiring process to confirm your identity. Refer to HubSpot's Recruiting Privacy Notice for details on data processing and your rights.
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