Senior Manager, Sales Strategy & Field Operations
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We’re seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager of Sales Strategy & Field Operations to join our Sales Operations team. This role will serve as a key business partner to the Commercial North America Theater, while also contributing to global strategic initiatives such as Go-To-Market (GTM) design, territory planning, and sales productivity optimization. You will work cross-functionally with Sales Leadership, Finance, Marketing, Enablement, and other teams to align execution with business strategy and drive sustainable growth.
In this role, you will:
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Act as the primary Field Sales Operations leader supporting the Commercial North America sales organization.
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Partner with Sales and cross-functional leadership to design and implement GTM strategies that align with company objectives.
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Lead strategic planning processes for territories, segmentation, account assignments, and sales capacity modeling.
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Partner with sales operations teams to design and refine sales performance analytics, dashboards, and KPIs to support executive decision-making.
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Collaborate on global initiatives and serve as a thought leader to drive operational excellence.
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Optimize sales processes and infrastructure to improve Account Executive productivity and execution.
About You:
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8+ years of experience in Sales Operations or related field.
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Proven success supporting enterprise field sales organizations.
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Deep understanding of GTM design, sales planning, and operational strategy.
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Strong analytical skills and experience with sales performance metrics and systems (e.g., Salesforce, Tableau, Clari).
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Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
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Experience working in a matrixed, fast-paced SaaS or technology environment preferred.
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Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.
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