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About Smile
At Smile, we don’t just build loyalty programs - we create growth engines for
ecommerce merchants. With over 100,000 merchants worldwide, we’re already the
largest loyalty program provider on the planet. But we’re just getting started.
Our team is globally distributed but closely connected. Collaboration isn’t just
a buzzword here; it’s our way of doing business. If you’re looking to be part of
a culture where growth for customers, the company, and for you is the goal,
you're in the right place. We know that Smile.io [http://smile.io/] as a
business is constantly evolving - the same is true of our people. We're here to
support each other in our growth, so we talk openly about our career & personal
goals.
Smile.io [http://smile.io/] is a fully remote company looking to hire someone in
Canada for this remote role. This is a full-time, remote position. Core hours
are Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm Eastern Time (plus or minus 2 hours).
About the Role
This isn't a traditional sales leadership role, and we think that’s what makes
it exciting.
You'll start by leading a team of five Account Executives with a range of
experience: some are product experts that are newer to selling, while others are
seasoned sellers still ramping up on Smile, ecommerce, and loyalty strategy.
Regardless of tenure, they all share a hunger to grow, and they’ll look to you
for timely, practical coaching that helps them succeed. That might mean helping
shape an outbound strategy, reviewing call recordings, joining on live calls, or
stepping in to unblock a stuck deal. It is expected that coaching happens in the
moment here, not just saved for weekly 1:1s.
We're looking for a Sales Team Manager who's eager to stay close to the work,
support a high-potential team, and help shape how we sell at Smile. You won't be
quota carrying, but you'll always be running at least one active deal. This
helps you stay sharp, relatable, and hands-on; ready to support the team with
firsthand insight and jump in when things get complex, especially on
higher-value or enterprise opportunities.
We believe sales is a craft and success comes from a mix of grit, curiosity, and
care. That’s why our culture emphasizes ownership and long-term value, not
short-term wins or leaderboard pressure. At Smile, a deal isn't considered
closed until the merchant has launched and gone live. That standard helps us
grow sustainably and stay accountable to the brands we serve.
We also run lean. There’s no RevOps or Enablement team to lean on. But for the
right person, that's not a limitation, it's an opportunity. You'll be hands-on
with forecasting, reporting, and sales operations, and we'll look to you to spot
friction in how deals are routed, distributed, or supported. If something isn't
working, we want you to play a role in fixing it.
You’re not waiting for someone to hand you a playbook. You’re excited to shape
one over time. If you thrive in ambiguity, value humility and teamwork, and want
to build something meaningful alongside people who care deeply about their
craft, this is a role where you'll have both impact and ownership.
Who you Are
This role is a great fit for someone at a leadership crossroads, equally capable
of carrying a bag or growing a team. You want to stay close to the work, and you
believe leadership means leading by doing—rolling up your sleeves when needed,
not just reporting on the numbers. You're not looking for a role where you
manage from afar; you want to make an impact side by side with your team and
welcome involvement from senior leadership as we learn in real time, embrace a
highly iterative process, and grow this function out collaboratively.
You care deeply about the craft of selling and helping others level up. You know
how to coach, guide, and step in when needed. You’re energized by working with
talented people at different stages of their careers, and you take pride in
helping them get better every day. You’re excited by the challenge of building
in a lean environment, where ownership, initiative, and curiosity matter more
than process or polish.
While this role offers strong earning potential through team-based and direct
deal contributions, it’s important to know that this is still an early-stage
team. We’re in the process of building toward full quota attainment, and your
leadership will directly shape how quickly we get there. This is a role for
someone energized by the opportunity to turn promise into performance—and who’s
motivated to unlock meaningful results, not just inherit them.
We love seeing candidates who’ve done a little homework. If there’s a brand or
merchant using Smile that you admire, or would be excited to work with, mention
them in your application. If you’re looking to grow something meaningful, take
on real responsibility, and work alongside humble, driven teammates who care
about doing great work, you’ll feel at home here.
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What You'll Do
* Stay Close to the Work: Run at least one active deal at all times to stay
sharp and relevant. Step in when reps are away, whether picking up a warm
lead or pushing a deal across the line. You're hands-on and happy to help.
* Guide Full-Cycle Success: Support reps through outbound, closing, onboarding,
and launch. At Smile, a deal is only closed once the merchant is live. You'll
help reinforce that standard and support clean handoffs after 90 days.
* Coach in the Moment: Shadow calls, review messaging, and offer timely
feedback. You meet reps where they're at and help them build skill,
confidence, and autonomy.
* Drive to Quota: Own the team's collective performance; $3.6M [http://3.6M]
(USD) in new ARR annually, with individual targets of $60K ARR/month.
* Lead Pipeline Reviews: Run weekly 1:1s and team reviews to uncover blockers
and drive progress. You flag risks early and help shape the path forward.
* Own the Ops: Take on CRM updates, commissions reporting, lead assignments,
and list uploads. We are a lean organization and expect you to help keep
things moving.
* Support Rep Growth: Help reps fully own their pipelines and grow into
high-performing, well-rounded sellers.
* Champion Fairness: Keep an eye on deal routing and lead allocation. Raise and
address concerns when needed and advocate for clarity and balance.
* Partner Across the Business: Collaborate with teams across Smile to surface
merchant feedback, identify product gaps, align on roadmap priorities, and
contribute to broader GTM strategy. You’ll be a voice for what’s happening on
the front lines and a connector between teams.
* Model the Culture: Celebrate team wins, encourage peer feedback, and set the
tone for a collaborative, accountable team culture. No one wins alone here.
* Spot and Solve: See the patterns others miss, from process gaps to enablement
needs, and take initiative to fix what's broken.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience selling within the Shopify ecosystem, ideally at Shopify or a
Shopify app partner. You understand how Shopify merchants evaluate and adopt
tools, and you've navigated their buying journey before, specifically the
$10M-$100M GMV segments.
* 5 to 10 years of B2B SaaS sales experience, including full-cycle ownership
and consistent performance.
* 3 to 5 years in a sales leadership or coaching role, ideally in a startup or
lean environment where you created your own enablement resources and took on
multiple roles.
* Experience in a hybrid product-led growth (PLG) and sales environment, with a
clear understanding of how to support self-serve paths rather than disrupt
them.
* A track record of developing talent, especially where enablement resources
were limited and reps needed support in both skills and confidence.
* Comfort balancing execution with development; you're willing to step in when
needed, and you lead by doing.
* Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with sales tools (ZoomInfo), CRM systems (Pipedrive),
and design tools (Canva) as well as an understanding of the AI-driven market
landscape to help the team level up or break through the noise when
connecting with prospects.
* A strong sense of deal quality, with a focus on long-term value and fit over
short-term wins.
* Operational confidence, including forecasting, pipeline management, CRM
hygiene, and performance reporting.
* Values Alignment: A shared commitment to Smile’s ethos of helping businesses
grow sustainably and putting customers first.
* Empathy, grit, and low ego; you know how to push people to grow while staying
collaborative and grounded.
Compensation and Team Scope
* Base Salary: $145,000 CAD
* OTE: $235,000 CAD, tied to team performance with individual deal upside
* Personal Deal Compensation: You'll be compensated at the full rep commission
rate for any deals you close directly
* Team Scope: To start, you'll directly support a team of five Account
Executives (scaling may vary slightly based on ramping and future team
expansion). Down the line, we expect to grow a second AE team, and you’ll
work closely with your peer leader as the org grows.
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Our Commitment to Candidates:
At Smile, we understand that finding a new role is challenging and that
self-doubt or imposter syndrome can prevent you from applying to a role, don’t
let it! You have a ton to offer and we want you to feel encouraged to apply,
even if you don’t check all of the boxes. If you are passionate about eCommerce
and helping merchants grow through loyalty and reward, connect with us.
At Smile, we rely on a range of backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We value
diversity, and we’re proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace. We
do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status. Smile welcomes and encourages applications from people with
disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part
in all aspects of the selection process.
AI Disclaimer: At Smile, we’re strong advocates for using AI to help speed up
iteration, increase productivity, and save our human brainpower for the really
challenging problems. While we’re happy for AI to help you generate or tailor
your resume, we’d ask that you please refrain from using AI to answer any of the
questions on this application form, or to answer questions during the interview
process itself.