Team Leader – Mailchimp (1-Year Fixed Term)

About MarketStar

MarketStar is dedicated to driving growth for clients, employees, and the community. With over 35 years' experience, we generate revenue for innovative tech companies worldwide through outsourced B2B demand, sales, customer success, and revenue operations solutions. Our focus is on fostering career progression via mentorship, leadership, and development programs while supporting community initiatives through the MarketStar Foundation.

Our globally distributed team of 3,000+ employees across locations including the USA, India, Ireland, Bulgaria, Mexico, the Philippines, and Australia form the foundation of our success and award-winning workplace culture.

Position Overview

We invite you to join our dynamic MarketStar team as a Team Leader for a one-year fixed term contract, working closely with Mailchimp, a premier marketing platform provider. This role involves hands-on leadership as we build and expand a high-performing EMEA sales team to handle inbound and outbound sales opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain active involvement while adapting to client strategies and market changes.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a sales team delivering against targets and KPIs aligned with client and MarketStar expectations.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of client offerings to empower the team across various EMEA territories.
• Identify and implement improvements in systems, processes, and structures to boost team efficiency.
• Cultivate a collaborative culture focused on teamwork and excellence.
• Provide thought leadership within the broader sales organization.
• Ensure adherence to team goals set by the client.
• Oversee daily operations in coordination with client contacts.
• Manage performance discipline, scheduling, attendance, time-card approvals, evaluations, and other management activities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Fluency in English.
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing or coaching sales representatives within the technology sector.
• Hands-on experience with end-to-end sales cycles or developing new business via prospecting.
• High energy with proactive problem-solving ability inside and beyond assigned roles.
• Strong presentation, listening, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to devise and implement new processes and workflows to improve team performance.
• Customer-focused with the ability to motivate and uphold high standards.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and professionally capable of multitasking in a dynamic setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and relevant IT software and hardware.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and aptitude for data-informed decision-making.

Benefits and Compensation

• Comprehensive VHI Health insurance from the first day of employment.
• Structured training and career growth opportunities.
• Education reimbursements and employer-matched pension plans.
• Paid leave for birthdays.
• Personal Hardship Loan Program.
• 24/7 employee assistance program focusing on mental health.
• Bike to Work Scheme and Taxsaver Leap Card benefits.
• Awards recognizing top performers and long-tenured employees.

The annual base salary ranges from €50,000 to €60,000, composed of a €50,000 base figure plus a variable bonus of €10,000. Compensation is influenced by responsibilities, experience, education, skills, location, and internal equity, with further details provided during the recruitment process.

Additional Information

MarketStar is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request to candidates during hiring processes, including those with disabilities. Internal candidates should apply through the company’s careers portal.