US Sales Manager

First US Hire | Build Something | IP Research & Intelligence | RemoteA global IP research and intelligence consultancy is hiring its first dedicated US salesperson. This is not a territory you inherit. It's one you build. The firm is established and respected globally, but in the US it's not yet a household name. That's the opportunity. You won't have a big brand opening doors for you. You'll be opening them yourself, one conversation at a time, selling expertise and judgement rather than a product off a shelf. This is a category-creation role. It will suit someone who has done this before: been the first commercial hire, built a book from nothing, sold a service that buyers didn't yet know they needed. If your best wins came because a famous logo pre-sold the trust, this isn't the one for you. If they came because you built the trust, read on. You'll likely have: Owned complex services or consulting sales end to end, from first call to signature Sold into law firms, corporate legal or IP teams Built early-stage or zero-to-one sales motions where the brand wasn't doing the workA genuine appetite to build a US function and, in time, a team The package: Contract engagement (the firm has no US entity yet), structured as a monthly retainer uplifted to reflect the absence of benefits, plus uncapped commission. Total opportunity $150K-$200K+ depending on experience, with real upside for the right builder. This is a long-game role for someone who wants to own something, not pass through it.