Sales Manager, SMB

Spellbook is the most comprehensive AI copilot for transactional lawyers. It works directly inside Microsoft Word to help legal teams draft, review, and negotiate contracts up to 10x faster and with greater precision. Today, more than 4,000 law firms, in-house teams, and solo practitioners rely on Spellbook to simplify their workflows and eliminate the drudgery of everyday contract work.

We are backed by leading investors including Khosla Ventures, Thomson Reuters Ventures, Inovia Capital, The LegalTech Fund, Bling Capital, and Moxxie Ventures. The company recently raised $50 million in Series B funding, led by Keith Rabois at Khosla Ventures, bringing its total funding to more than $80 million.

*This is an existing vacancy

ABOUT THE ROLE

With huge growth in our SMB segment we are looking for a SMB Sales Manager to build, lead, and scale our growing SMB Law Firm (Velocity) sales team. This is a pivotal role in shaping our sales motion and coaching our team to deliver exceptional results in the fast-paced, high-volume SMB space. Reporting to the VP Sales, you will have the unique opportunity to influence strategy, processes, and culture while driving revenue growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing SMB sales team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.

• Manage team performance to exceed individual and team sales targets, with a focus on rapid customer acquisition and retention.

• Optimize and scale our existing sales processes to drive efficiency and predictability.

• Create documentation, customer testimonials and other assets to address common pain points and pushback faced by the SMB sales team.

• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams to align strategies, ensure a smooth handoff, and provide feedback on SMB customer needs.

• Track key sales metrics, identify trends, and present actionable insights to leadership to inform strategy.

• Actively participate in deals, providing coaching and guidance to the team on best practices and closing strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience managing a high-performing SMB or velocity sales team of at least 5 people. Experience in B2B SaaS is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated success in a high volume, account executive role, with a track record of meeting or exceeding quotas. Experience in legal tech or selling to law firms is a bonus.

• Strong operational skills, with experience in implementing or scaling sales processes and tools (e.g., CRMs like Salesforce or HubSpot).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.

• A deep understanding of SMB customers, their challenges, and how to solve them effectively.

• A desire to build from the ground up, with the adaptability and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

WHY JOIN SPELLBOOK?

• Embrace autonomy and accountability in a flexible work environment; we focus on outcomes and empower you to determine how to get the job done

• Access our company-paid group benefits for you and your family, with $1,000 towards mental health support

• Disconnect during our holiday closure and take advantage of our generous time off policies throughout the year

• Enjoy monthly paid meals, an annual wellness allowance to support your well-being and parental leave top-ups as your family grows

• Secure your stake in our success; you'll receive competitive stock option grants as a pivotal early employee

Inclusive Hiring at Spellbook

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive candidate experience. Should you require any accommodation whatsoever during the interview process, please inform us without any hesitation. Spellbook is dedicated to ensuring equal treatment and opportunity in all phases of recruitment, selection, and employment, in compliance with employment law. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other protected category. Spellbook is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of inclusivity and maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

Spellbook uses artificial intelligence responsibly to support administrative and efficiency-focused aspects of our recruitment process. This includes activities such as drafting job descriptions, generating interview questions, note-taking, and supporting sourcing and scheduling workflows. All candidate evaluations, interviews, and hiring decisions are made by members of the Spellbook team. While AI tools may assist with screening and assessment, they do not replace human judgment in selection decisions. Our use of AI is intended to streamline routine tasks, improve consistency, and enhance the overall candidate experience. We are committed to upholding principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability in all hiring activities. Spellbook regularly reviews its recruitment practices to mitigate bias and to ensure alignment with applicable laws and evolving best practices.

Our Compensation Philosophy

Spellbook uses industry benchmark data to establish compensation bands for all roles. The salary range listed for a position reflects the expected total wage range for the role—including base salary and on-target commissions, where applicable—and may span multiple career levels. Final compensation is determined during the interview process based on factors such as experience, skills, scope, and role level. In addition to base salary and applicable commissions, total rewards may include equity, health and wellness benefits, and other company programs. Full details will be shared during the interview process.

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