Sr. Director, Head of Enterprise Sales; Remote
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Sales
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Management
The Senior Director, Head of Enterprise Sales reports to the Managing Director, Head of Market & Enterprise Sales and leads Inspira's enterprise segment for Health & Benefits - the largest employer group segment. The role owns new-business growth for the enterprise segment: setting the go-to-market strategy, leading and developing a team of four enterprise Sales Executives, and driving the pipeline discipline needed to hit new-business revenue and growth targets.
The Senior Director builds on the consultant, broker, and distribution relationships that create scalable enterprise pipeline, and personally cultivates executive-level relationships with prospective large employers, positioning Inspira as a strategic partner rather than a product or service provider. The role also leads the highest-value pursuits, which run through consultant-led RFP processes over extended cycles and require coordinated work across Marketing, Product, Solutions, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Client Management.
Success is measured against new-business revenue, pipeline coverage and win rate, forecast accuracy, consultant-sourced opportunities, and salesperson productivity.
- 1. Own Enterprise New-Business Growth
- Lead and deliver the enterprise new-sales growth strategy for large employers
- Own achievement of annual new-business revenue, sales, and growth targets
- Establish clear priorities for target markets, employer segments, solutions, and opportunities
- Translate company growth objectives into an actionable enterprise sales plan
- 2. Develop and Execute the Enterprise Sales Strategy
- Build a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for the large-employer market
- Identify the highest-value market opportunities and where the organization should focus resources
- Continuously evaluate market dynamics, buyer needs, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities
- Recommend changes to sales strategy, coverage, resources, and capabilities required to accelerate growth
- 3. Lead and Develop a High-Performing Enterprise Sales Team
- Lead, coach, develop, and performance-manage enterprise Sales Executives
- Establish clear individual expectations, territories, account strategies, and performance goals
- Create a strong culture of accountability, urgency, collaboration, and consistent execution
- Attract, develop, and retain top enterprise sales talent and build appropriate succession plans
- 4. Drive Pipeline Development and Sales Execution
- Establish expectations for pipeline creation, qualification, progression, and conversion
- Ensure sufficient pipeline coverage to consistently achieve new-sales objectives
- Conduct disciplined pipeline and opportunity reviews focused on actions, barriers, next steps, and probability of close
- Personally engage in strategic and complex opportunities where executive involvement can improve the likelihood of success
- 5. Build and Expand Consultant, Broker, and Distribution Relationships
- Collaborate with broker consultant relations to execute a deliberate strategy for building relationships with key benefits consultants, brokers, and other distribution partners influencing large-employer purchasing decisions
- Increase Inspira's visibility, credibility, and consideration within the consultant and broker community
- Identify and develop new distribution opportunities that create scalable sources of enterprise pipeline
- Hold the sales team accountable for building meaningful relationships across priority consulting firms and broker organizations
- 6. Strengthen Strategic Employer Relationships
- Build executive-level relationships with prospective large employers and key decision-makers
- Position Inspira as a strategic partner rather than simply a product or service provider
- Understand employer business objectives, benefits strategies, and financial needs and translate those insights into compelling solutions
- Serve as an executive representative of Inspira in important prospect meetings, finalist presentations, and industry events
- 7. Create Strong Sales Operating Discipline
- Establish a consistent enterprise sales methodology, cadence, and operating rhythm
- Maintain high standards for CRM utilization, opportunity management, account planning, forecasting, and sales activity
- Ensure accurate and transparent forecasting of enterprise new business
- Use data and leading indicators to identify performance gaps early and take corrective action
- 8. Partner Across the Organization to Win
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product, Solutions, Operations, Client Management,…
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