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Manager, Field Sales

Wolters Kluwer
Chicago, IL, USARemoteCustomer SuccessSenior-Level$89,600 - $157,000Posted: yesterday

About the role

_Candidates may be based from a US remote home office location_ Research and Learning, US (CCHGroup.com) is part of Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, one of the world's leading providers of tax, accounting and audit information, solutions and services to accounting firms, corporate tax and auditing departments, federal and state government agencies, universities and libraries. Today, the tax and accounting profession is changing and the regulatory landscape is becoming increasingly complex, making it harder to ensure accuracy and effectiveness for clients.

As the pace of that change accelerates, Wolters Kluwer continues to be at the forefront of advancement to ensure that tax and accounting professionals have real-time access to answers to complex questions about tax legislation, case law, tax rates and tax rules.

Our key solutions include the CCH® AnswerConnect research platform that helps streamline workflows, improve accuracy and efficiency, and give users unprecedented access to world-class content; CCH® Account Research Manager®, which provides tax and accounting professionals with all essential guidance they need to stay in compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and SEC rules and regulations; as well as CCH® CPELink, a convenient online self-study resource for tax and accounting professionals to complete their continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.

As the Manager, Field Sales for Wolters Kluwer Research & Learning group, you will be accountable for the overall performance and results of a sales team. You will report to the Director, Field Sales – Tax & Accounting North America - Research and Learning. Specific responsibilities and requirements are as follows: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manages a team of Sr.

Field Sales Managers (RSCs) Accountable for driving performance and results of the department/region Provides direction based on general policies and management guidance; recommends modifications to operating policies where appropriate Plays a lead role in driving a cross-regional sales team and internal employees to penetrate key accounts and aggressively expand relationships Adapts functional/departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges and objectives Ensures professional sales coordination and account planning to resolve possible account ownership

issues Attracts, retains, and develops talent to ensure that the team is consistently able to meet key performance indicators Travels to company meetings, conferences, events and client sites as required QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience; MBA preferred Minimum Experience: 7+ years working in Field Sales, Account Management or other equivalent work experience 3+ years sales leadership/supervisory experience or completion of Wolters Kluwer Future Leaders Training Program Prior sales of digital content, SaaS/software or other relevant

subscription-based product solutions Proven track record of achieving/exceeding individual and team-based sales quotas and targets Experience adapting functional/departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges and objectives Experience being accountable for a centralized functional activity Ability to lead, develop and manage a remote team of field/virtual sales representatives Ability to influence a team to deliver on outcomes Preferred Experience: Prior sales of tax software/SaaS or digital content solutions Working knowledge of accounting industry and/or

knowledge of tax principles and terminology TRAVEL Up to 30% within territory, including some overnights Must have valid Driver’s License Ability to travel by air #LI-Remote Our Interview Practices To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant.

To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process. Compensation: $89,600.00 - $157,000.00 USD This role is eligible for Commission. Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position.

Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process. Additional Information: Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

Full details of our benefits are available upon request. If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us. Join us, at Wolters Kluwer, and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day. We’re innovators with impact. We provide expert software and information solutions that the world’s leading professionals rely on, in the moments that matter most. You’ll make a real difference in the lives of millions of people. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world.

You can thrive at Wolters Kluwer, where diversity is core to our collective strength and high performance. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong. Wolters Kluwer reported 2025 annual revenues of €6.1 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs more than 21,000 people worldwide. Our customers work in industries that impact the lives of millions of people every single day.

Our mission is to empower our professional customers with the AI-powered solutions they need to make critical decisions, achieve successful outcomes, and increase productivity. We deliver trusted, AI-powered expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge, proprietary content, and advanced technology to provide expert-validated insights, automate workflows, and drive better outcomes. Today, nearly 70% of our digital revenues come from AI-powered solutions, reflecting our strategic focus on embedding AI into professional workflows and delivering measurable productivity gains.

We are committed to helping professionals navigate complexity, improve the way they work, and solve critical challenges through cloud-based, AI-powered platforms that integrate seamlessly into their workflows and ecosystems. Our solutions are designed to deliver impact when it matters most, especially in high-stakes environments where accuracy and trust are essential.

With a nearly 190-year legacy, Wolters Kluwer continues to evolve its portfolio of digital solutions and services to meet the changing needs of professionals worldwide, enabling them to work faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver better outcomes. For more information about our solutions and organization, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Wolters Kluwer has a dedicated team of experienced talent acquisition professionals who are ready to hear what makes you tick and share how Wolters Kluwer can help you achieve your goals and ambitions.

Here Rasi Fawaz shares some tips on what recruiters are looking for on a resume. As a global organization, we recognize that solving a wide range of complex problems requires diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. We know that bringing our best to our customers, communities, and other key stakeholders requires a highly engaged and talented workforce – one that represents the diversity of those we serve and the communities where we live and work.

We aim to provide a welcoming environment and equitable opportunities for all employees regardless of background, nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or religion. This principle is ingrained in our company values and articulated in our Code of Business Ethics. At Wolters Kluwer, you’ll feel valued for your contributions, and you’ll know that your health, safety, and well-being are important to us.

Our well-being benefits provide tools, programs, and resources to help our diverse employees feel healthy, happy, safe, and prosperous. Our global Together we thrive well-being program reflects our commitment to supporting colleagues across physical, mental, social, and financial well-being. That commitment has been recognized externally through Ragan’s Top Places to Work for Employee Wellbeing: Large Organization in 2024. More recently, Wolters Kluwer was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers 2026 and America’s Best Employers for Engineers 2026.

In 2025, Wolters Kluwer was also recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women. To ensure we continue to drive innovation that enables us to develop products and services to best serve our customers, we cultivate a workplace culture rooted in mutual respect, bringing forward insights from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We are also committed to complying with laws requiring equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions.

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Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 7+ years in field sales/account management; 3+ years in sales leadership or Wolters Kluwer leadership training
  • Proven success selling digital content, SaaS, or subscription products with quota achievement
  • Ability to lead and manage remote sales teams, travel up to 30%, and hold a valid driver’s license

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