SVP of Sales Position Available In New York, New York

SVP of Sales
Full Time
New York, NY, US
11 days ago

Requisition ID:

2045
The SVP of Sales position is part of the Senior Leadership team and responsible for the majority of revenue generation activity at Fora. In this role, the SVP will have the opportunity to play an instrumental role in optimizing Sales strategy, further developing customer and market segments, build marketing and sales programs and initiatives, setting revenue targets, and driving daily execution. This role requires a passionate leader with a proven track record of developing and managing a team of professionals, with an entrepreneurial mindset. Fora Financial is a fast-paced transactional business that requires an energetic and committed leader to drive strategic direction and tactical guidance.
This role must insure that internal resources are aligned to meet both the customer’s and company’s objectives at all times.
A Day in the Life of an SVP of Sales
Formulate and execute Company’s growth strategy
Optimize existing headcount to balance growth and profitability while achieving unit economics for the company
Lead and deliver P&L and budget process for business line
Partner with cross-functional leaders to breakdown siloes and create efficiencies across the end to end operating model
Own and distribute all Sales reporting from weekly KPIs to Board level
Determine training needs and opportunities through the review of existing sales processes, workflows, reporting, objectives, and feedback from sales staff and management
Work directly with HR and sales management on recruiting and sourcing strategy
Facilitate the screening, interviewing, and hiring process for all new sales hires
Promote a positive, professional, unified, and collaborative work environment
Proactively motivate, inspire, coach, and provide feedback to sales staff
Sales operations expertise — proven ability to design, refine, and implement sales processes and workflows to improve conversion, velocity, and productivity.
Technology & CRM fluency — hands-on experience selecting and deploying sales tools (e.g., Salesforce, outreach platforms, reporting dashboards) and using data to drive decisions.
AI and automation mindset — ideally someone who has used AI tools (like Gong, Clay, Apollo, ChatGPT, etc.) to streamline lead qualification, automate follow-ups, or improve rep effectiveness.
Revenue per rep optimization — track record of increasing revenue and product penetration per rep through training, better systems, and improved GTM alignment.
Strategic cross-functional experience — ability to partner with marketing, product, and revenue operations to align strategy and execution.

What You Have:

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, education or equivalent experience
10+ years’ experience in Direct Sales/Sales mgmt. combination
Experience running a 50+ person organization
Experience with training techniques to accommodate various learning styles through a blended education model (classroom training, demonstrations, workshops, coaching, e-learning, job shadowing)
Exceptional leadership skills
Excellent time-management, organization, and prioritization skills
Ability to function effectively in a demanding and time sensitive environment
Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Able and willing to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities
Proficient in MS Office Suite, PowerPoint required
Knowledge of Salesforce
Outstanding verbal, written and presentation skills are a must

About Fora Financial:

Fora Financial is a technology enabled, leading provider of flexible financing to small and medium sized businesses. Since our inception in 2008, we have supported more than 55,000 merchants nationwide with over $4 billion of capital used for a variety of purposes, from funding everyday operating expenses to managing cash flow gaps to facilitating business expansion, and much more. Leveraging our proprietary technology, Fora Financial is able to deliver capital to our customers via a streamlined and simple process that can be completed in as little as 24 hours, compared with the weeks or even months it often takes for a business to receive a bank loan. Over the past fourteen years, Fora Financial has grown from two founders in a small Manhattan workspace to a company of over 150 employees with new offices in New York and Miami. Fora Financial prides itself on being a partner-centric organization, offering a customized funding approach, collaborating with our small-business customers to understand their needs in a dynamic and ever-changing economic environment. Why Fora Financial? Highly Competitive Base Salary and Commission Plans
Comprehensive Product and Industry Training with a Market Leader Small Team Sizes Opportunity for Advancement
Fun Learning Environment Attractive company subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with leading insurance providers
401k Plan with Company Match Gym Reimbursement for Employees on Medical Plans Life Insurance at No Cost to Employees Generous Time Off Plan Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits
Fora Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer