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Hire Sales Managers in Latin America

NBS sends US companies sales managers from Latin America who have passed an English assessment and a role-specific work sample. You'll interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.

  • Pipeline forecasting
  • Team coaching
  • Quota planning
  • Sales methodology
  • CRM
  • Sales analytics

You choose who to hire. Replacements within 90 days are free.

“Within three days of signing the MSA, we had a strong list of candidates…”

Ian McCaig, CEO, FiiT
  • 3 business days

    to your first candidates

  • 2 hours

    maximum gap with US Eastern time

  • 90 days

    free replacement guarantee

Why hire nearshore sales managers through NBS

US companies hire remote sales managers from LatAm through NBS.

  • Fast to interview

    • Specialist roles close in under two weeks
    • Standard roles place within 30 days
    • A dedicated sourcer and scheduler supports every search.
  • We vet candidates before you meet them

    • We review resumes and portfolios, then assess a role-specific work sample.
    • We conduct behavioral interviews and check references and backgrounds.
  • Lower cost than US rates

    • Mid-level roles save 50 to 70 percent.
    • Direct hire placements carry a one-time fee, and nearshore staff augmentation runs on a fixed monthly fee.
  • We recruit locally in all 12 countries

    • We recruit directly from LatAm universities and bootcamps.
    • We compare local salaries and negotiate offers.
  • 4 stages

    of vetting before you meet anyone

  • B2+

    English level, CEFR assessed

  • 12 markets

    with Employer of Record coverage

  • Under 2%

    replacement rate

What clients say about NBS

Clients who hired in Latin America with us.

  • Eric and his team made the process simple. In just a few days, we were interviewing strong candidates and quickly hired four Account Executives now managing the U.S. market from the region.

    Nick SmythNick SmythFounder, Nexus
  • We turned to Nearshore [Business Solutions] to help us find our first Marketing Manager in Colombia. They moved quickly, understood exactly what we needed, and delivered several excellent candidates.

    John ShultsJohn ShultsCEO, Guard Building
  • We needed to fill a Customer Success role quickly, and Nearshore delivered. Within three days of signing the MSA, we had a strong list of candidates - complete with video presentations - and hired the right fit just five days later.

    Ian McCaigIan McCaigCEO, FiiT

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55%

average savings vs comparable US hires on this engagement

Case study: AI consulting firm

How We Helped an AI Consulting Firm Build a High-Performance Machine Learning Team in Latin America

Sales skills we recruit for

Every candidate completes a role-specific work sample before you meet them.

  • Pipeline management and forecasting

    Sales managers review each open deal with its rep every week and build the revenue forecast from the live pipeline.

  • Team coaching

    Sales managers run structured one-on-one meetings, review recorded calls and write a development plan for each rep.

  • Quota setting and revenue planning

    Sales managers set territory quotas, model attainment scenarios and check rep capacity against the revenue target.

  • Sales process and methodology

    Sales managers define deal stages and exit criteria with MEDDIC, SPICED or Challenger, then coach reps to follow the method.

  • CRM and sales tools

    Sales managers set required fields in Salesforce or HubSpot and audit the records so each opportunity shows an owner, a next step and a close date.

  • Reviews and sales analytics

    Sales managers track win rate, sales cycle length and quota attainment by rep in pipeline dashboards and present the numbers at quarterly business reviews.

Sales manager salary in Latin America

These are typical monthly salary costs for sales managers in Latin America.

  • Mid

    $3,335 to $4,670

    per month in Latin America

    Mid-level sales managers run the pipeline in Salesforce or HubSpot, coach reps and own the weekly forecast.

  • Senior

    $5,535 to $7,625

    per month in Latin America

    Senior sales managers set quotas, plan revenue, run quarterly business reviews and own the sales process across the team.

Sales manager salary in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil

Monthly pay in US dollars by seniority in each country
CountryMidSenior
Mexico$3,375 to $4,750$5,485 to $7,595
Colombia$3,565 to $4,990$5,940 to $8,315
Argentina$2,990 to $4,140$5,175 to $7,130
Brazil$3,410 to $4,790$5,535 to $7,455

These are the sales managers' monthly pay. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call.

How hiring works

You move from intake call to first day in four steps.

  1. Intake call

    You share the role, team size, seniority and budget.

  2. First candidates in 3 business days

    NBS sends vetted profiles for you to interview.

  3. You interview

    You interview candidates and choose your hire.

  4. Offer and start

    NBS negotiates the offer and helps you handle local labor law and payroll.

Your hire has a 90‑day guarantee

  • We replace your hire free within 90 days if it does not work out.
  • We check in at 30, 60, and 90 days.
  • A dedicated account manager manages the relationship.

Four ways to hire sales managers

Payroll, labor law and Employer of Record support NBS helps you handle local labor law compliance, payroll and Employer of Record coverage for nearshore staff augmentation.

Tell us the team size. A dedicated sourcer and scheduler starts the search.

Four-stage vetting and a B2+ English check before you meet anyone.

Tell us who you're hiring

Send the form, then pick a time for your intake call on the next page.

Start your sales search

You pick a call time on the next page.

What happens next

  1. Book an intake call on the next page

  2. Tell us the team size, seniority and budget on the call

  3. Your first vetted candidates are ready to interview within 3 business days of the call. You choose your hire.

“In just a few days, we were interviewing strong candidates…”

Nick Smyth, Founder, Nexus

Sales managers in 12 Latin American countries

NBS has local recruiters in 12 markets across Latin America, from Mexico and Central America to Brazil and the rest of South America. All 12 are within 2 hours of US Eastern time.

  • UTC-6

    2 hours behind US Eastern from mid-March to early November, 1 hour behind from early November to mid-March

  • UTC-5

    1 hour behind US Eastern from mid-March to early November, level from early November to mid-March

  • UTC-4 or UTC-3

    Level with US Eastern from early April to early September, 1 hour ahead from early September to early November and from mid-March to early April, 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March

  • UTC-3

    1 hour ahead of US Eastern from mid-March to early November, 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March

Our guide to time zones in South America lists each country's UTC offset and daylight saving status.

Questions about hiring sales managers

Answers on hiring steps, cost, countries, time zones, payroll and the guarantee.

How do I hire a sales manager in Latin America?

Fill out the form, then book the intake call and tell us the size of the sales team the manager will lead, the pipeline and quota they will own, the seniority you need and your budget. NBS screens each candidate in four stages, including an English assessment and a role-specific work sample. You'll interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call and choose your hire.

How much does a sales manager cost in Latin America compared with the US?

Mid-level roles in Latin America save 50 to 70 percent compared with US rates. A direct hire placement carries a one-time fee, and nearshore staff augmentation runs on a fixed monthly fee that covers employment, payroll, benefits, compliance and monthly invoicing. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call. The 2026 Latin America Salary Report breaks salaries down by role, country and seniority.

Should I hire nearshore or offshore sales managers?

Hire a nearshore sales manager when your reps sell on US hours. All 12 NBS countries sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time, while common offshore locations such as India or the Philippines run about 9.5 to 13 hours ahead. Your reps can reach their manager during their own selling day, so a stuck deal gets a decision before the call window closes.

What is a nearshore sales manager?

A nearshore sales manager is a sales manager based in Latin America who runs your reps' deal reviews and one-on-ones live during your US workday. A deal that stalls in the morning gets a coaching call with its rep that afternoon, and the manager brings an up-to-date pipeline to your weekly forecast meeting. NBS recruits sales managers in 12 Latin American countries, all within 2 hours of US Eastern time.

Which countries can I hire sales managers from?

You can hire from 12 LatAm countries: Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua in North and Central America, and Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay in South America. NBS has local recruiters in each, and each country has a hiring guide on this site.

Can I hire through staff augmentation or an employer of record?

Yes, NBS offers nearshore staff augmentation for a fixed monthly fee and Employer of Record coverage in all 12 markets. It also offers direct hire placements with a one-time fee and Recruitment as a Service for high-volume hiring teams.

How much do sales managers in Latin America earn?

The typical sales manager salary in Latin America is $3,335 to $4,670 a month at mid level. The salary report has no junior band for this role, and senior sales managers typically earn $5,535 to $7,625 a month. NBS quotes its fee on the intake call.

Which sales skills can you cover?

NBS recruits sales managers for pipeline management and forecasting, team coaching, quota setting and revenue planning, sales process and methodology, CRM and sales tools, and reviews and sales analytics.

How fast can I interview candidates?

Interview your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.

Do sales managers work US hours?

Yes, sales managers work US hours. All 12 countries sit within 2 hours of US Eastern time all year.

Mexico City and Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua) run 2 hours behind US Eastern during US daylight time and 1 hour behind the rest of the year. Colombia, Peru and Ecuador run 1 hour behind during US daylight time and level with US Eastern the rest of the year.

Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil (Brasília time) run 1 hour ahead during US daylight time and 2 hours ahead the rest of the year. Mainland Chile also changes its clocks: it runs level with US Eastern from early April to early September, 1 hour ahead in the weeks around that, and 2 hours ahead from early November to mid-March.

Can NBS place sales leadership for B2B companies in Latin America?

Yes, NBS helps B2B companies hire a sales manager or other sales leadership in 12 LatAm countries, all within 2 hours of US Eastern time. Every sales manager passes four-stage vetting, and your first candidates are ready for interview within 3 business days of the intake call. NBS replaces a hire free within 90 days if the hire doesn't work out.

Who handles payroll and labor law compliance?

NBS helps you handle local labor law compliance, payroll and Employer of Record for every sales manager you hire in any of the 12 countries. As Employer of Record for nearshore staff augmentation, NBS covers employment, payroll, benefits, compliance and monthly invoicing. Employer of Record coverage spans all 12 markets.

What if a hire does not work out?

NBS replaces your hire free within 90 days if the hire does not work out, and the replacement rate is under 2 percent. A dedicated account manager manages the relationship, and NBS checks in at 30, 60, and 90 days.

Start hiring sales managers in Latin America

Tell us the team size and seniority you need, and we'll send your first candidates within 3 business days of the intake call.

Your dedicated account manager checks in at 30, 60, and 90 days.