SALES OFFICE LEADER
1 month ago
Houston
Job Description:\n\nLocation:This is an in-office position located at 1235 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008. About the Role We are seeking a high-energy Sales Development Leader (SDL) to lead and develop a local sales team. This role is responsible for managing daily office operations, recruiting and training sales representatives, and driving sales growth within the assigned market. The ideal candidate is motivated, collaborative, and committed to helping their team succeed. About Us Eliot Management Group (EMG), part of Deluxe Corporation, provides competitive payment processing solutions for businesses. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and focused on professional growth. We support our employees with clear development paths and recognition for strong performance. ResponsibilitiesOversee daily sales operations and new account enrollmentSupport sales representatives with prospecting, lead generation, and closing dealsAssist with account evaluations and proposal developmentRecruit, hire, and train new sales representativesMentor team members on products, services, and sales strategiesCoordinate recruitment advertising and candidate interviewsEnsure the office meets corporate sales goals and operational standards Basic QualificationsPrevious sales experience required (B2B or merchant services preferred)Strong communication and leadership skillsAbility to train and mentor sales representativesMust be 18 years of age or older Benefits Our benefits package supports employees’ physical, financial, and personal wellbeing and may vary based on role and location. Benefits include:Medical, Dental, and Vision coveragePaid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and company holidaysEmployer-matched retirement planEmployee Stock Purchase PlanShort- and Long-Term Disability coverageTuition reimbursementAnnual incentive contests with travel rewards (past destinations include the Bahamas, Mexico, Las Vegas, and more)Uncapped commission structureResidual income opportunities on closed deals Get responses tailored to you Log in to get answers based on saved chats, plus create images and upload files. Log in Overall Assessment The advertisement is generally clear and structured, but several issues reduce its effectiveness: unnecessary capitalization, minor grammar problems, vague role details, and an incomplete final sentence. Improving clarity, tone, and structure would make it more professional and more attractive to candidates. Key Issues 1. Excessive Capitalization Words such as HIGH ENERGY, CHAMPION, YOU, NEXT appear promotional rather than professional. In formal job postings, this can reduce credibility. Recommendation: Use standard sentence case. 2. Location Formatting The location line is clear but should be simplified. Current: This is an IN-OFFICE position located at: 1235 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008 Suggested: This is an in-office position located at 1235 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008. 3. “Who You Are” Section The tone is motivational but somewhat exaggerated for a management job listing. Example issue: You have become known as a tireless CHAMPION for your clients This could be rewritten in more practical terms. 4. Responsibilities Section This section is mostly clear but has redundancy and awkward phrasing. Example: Responsible for the daily operations and completion of the enrollment of new accounts Simpler wording improves readability. 5. Qualifications Section The qualifications are extremely minimal for a Sales Development Leader role. Current:Previous sales experienceMust be 18+ Most leadership roles include:Years of sales experienceLeadership/management experienceCRM familiarityPerformance metrics Adding these improves candidate quality. 6. Benefits Section This section is strong and appealing but overly wordy at the beginning. Example: In line with our commitment to employee wellbeing... This paragraph can be shortened without losing meaning. 7. Incomplete Final Sentence The last section ends abruptly: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participation. It should conclude with instructions (e.g., who to contact). Example Edited Version (Condensed and Improved) Location:This is an in-office position located at 1235 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008. About the Role We are seeking a high-energy Sales Development Leader (SDL) to lead and develop a local sales team. This role is responsible for managing daily office operations, recruiting and training sales representatives, and driving sales growth within the assigned market. The ideal candidate is motivated, collaborative, and committed to helping their team succeed. About Us Eliot Management Group (EMG), part of Deluxe Corporation, provides competitive payment processing solutions for businesses. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and focused on professional growth. We support our employees with clear development paths and recognition for strong performance. ResponsibilitiesOversee daily sales operations and new account enrollmentSupport sales representatives with prospecting, lead generation, and closing dealsAssist with account evaluations and proposal developmentRecruit, hire, and train new sales representativesMentor team members on products, services, and sales strategiesCoordinate recruitment advertising and candidate interviewsEnsure the office meets corporate sales goals and operational standards Basic QualificationsPrevious sales experience required (B2B or merchant services preferred)Strong communication and leadership skillsAbility to train and mentor sales representativesMust be 18 years of age or older Benefits Our benefits package supports employees’ physical, financial, and personal wellbeing and may vary based on role and location. Benefits include:Medical, Dental, and Vision coveragePaid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and company holidaysEmployer-matched retirement planEmployee Stock Purchase PlanShort- and Long-Term Disability coverageTuition reimbursementAnnual incentive contests with travel rewards (past destinations include the Bahamas, Mexico, Las Vegas, and more)Uncapped commission structureResidual income opportunities on closed deals Equal Employment Opportunity Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. Additional Improvement SuggestionsAdd salary range if possible (improves applicant quality).Clarify whether the role includes base salary + commission.Specify years of experience required.Clarify team size the SDL will manage. If helpful, a recruiter-optimized version designed to attract stronger candidates and filter out weak applicants can also be produced. Simplifying Technical Documents You’re viewing user-generated content that may be unverified or unsafe. Report Overall Assessment The advertisement is generally clear and structured, but several issues reduce its effectiveness: unnecessary capitalization, minor grammar problems, vague role details, and an incomplete final sentence. Improving clarity, tone, and structure would make it more professional and more attractive to candidates. Key Issues 1. Excessive Capitalization Words such as HIGH ENERGY, CHAMPION, YOU, NEXT appear promotional rather than professional. In formal job postings, this can reduce credibility. Recommendation: Use standard sentence case. 2. Location Formatting The location line is clear but should be simplified. Current: This is an IN-OFFICE position located at: 1235 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008 Suggested: This is an in-office position located at 1235 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008. 3. “Who You Are” Section The tone is motivational but somewhat exaggerated for a management job listing. Example issue: You have become known as a tireless CHAMPION for your clients This could be rewritten in more practical terms. 4. Responsibilities Section This section is mostly clear but has redundancy and awkward phrasing. Example: Responsible for the daily operations and completion of the enrollment of new accounts Simpler wording improves readability. 5. Qualifications Section The qualifications are extremely minimal for a Sales Development Leader role. Current:Previous sales experienceMust be 18+ Most leadership roles include:Years of sales experienceLeadership/management experienceCRM familiarityPerformance metrics Adding these improves candidate quality. 6. Benefits Section This section is strong and appealing but overly wordy at the beginning. Example: In line with our commitment to employee wellbeing... This paragraph can be shortened without losing meaning. 7. Incomplete Final Sentence The last section ends abruptly: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participation. It should conclude with instructions (e.g., who to contact). Example Edited Version (Condensed and Improved) Location:This is an in-office position located at 1235 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008. About the Role We are seeking a high-energy Sales Development Leader (SDL) to lead and develop a local sales team. This role is responsible for managing daily office operations, recruiting and training sales representatives, and driving sales growth within the assigned market. The ideal candidate is motivated, collaborative, and committed to helping their team succeed. About Us Eliot Management Group (EMG), part of Deluxe Corporation, provides competitive payment processing solutions for businesses. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and focused on professional growth. We support our employees with clear development paths and recognition for strong performance. ResponsibilitiesOversee daily sales operations and new account enrollmentSupport sales representatives with prospecting, lead generation, and closing dealsAssist with account evaluations and proposal developmentRecruit, hire, and train new sales representativesMentor team members on products, services, and sales strategiesCoordinate recruitment advertising and candidate interviewsEnsure the office meets corporate sales goals and operational standards Basic QualificationsPrevious sales experience required (B2B or merchant services preferred)Strong communication and leadership skillsAbility to train and mentor sales representativesMust be 18 years of age or older Benefits Our benefits package supports employees’ physical, financial, and personal wellbeing and may vary based on role and location. Benefits include:Medical, Dental, and Vision coveragePaid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and company holidaysEmployer-matched retirement planEmployee Stock Purchase PlanShort- and Long-Term Disability coverageTuition reimbursementAnnual incentive contests with travel rewards (past destinations include the Bahamas, Mexico, Las Vegas, and more)Uncapped commission structureResidual income opportunities on closed deals Equal Employment Opportunity Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. \n\nCompany Description:\n\nEliot Management Group (EMG) is an industry leader in merchant services. For over 30+ years, we have provided thousands of businesses nationwide with a unique combination of credit/debit card processing services, local one-on-one representation and local support. EMG is rapidly expanding its national sales force and backed by Deluxe Corporation with over 100 years of experience.Eliot Management Group (EMG) is an industry leader in merchant services. For over 30+ years, we have provided thousands of businesses nationwide with a unique combination of credit/debit card processing services, local one-on-one representation and local support. EMG is rapidly expanding its national sales force and backed by Deluxe Corporation with over 100 years of experience.