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Sr. Sales Operations Manager
Location
United States
Posted
112 days ago
Salary
$160K - $185K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Sr. Sales Operations Manager
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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Sr. Manager, Sales Operations – GTM Systems is a senior individual contributor role responsible for leading GTM systems optimization and change execution in support of full-funnel sales operations. - Sales Operations owns GTM systems strategy and governance; this role leads the operational management, optimization, and adoption of those systems to enable scalable, efficient sales execution from prospecting through close, with downstream visibility into renewals and expansion. - This role requires a seasoned Sales Operations professional with deep systems expertise, strong operational judgment, and a proven ability to drive change through enablement, communications, and cross-functional influence. What You’ll Do: - Sales Operations Leadership & Full-Funnel Enablement - Act as a senior partner to the Senior Director of Sales Operations, translating Sales Ops strategy into systems-driven execution. - Lead optimization of end-to-end sales processes, including: - Prospecting and outbound execution - Lead and top-of-funnel management - Opportunity stages, pipeline progression, and forecasting - Quoting and deal execution - Visibility into post-sale handoffs, renewals, and expansions - Identify systemic friction in the sales funnel and drive durable, scalable improvements that increase rep productivity, conversion, and forecast reliability. - GTM Systems Optimization & Management - Lead the day-to-day optimization and management of GTM systems owned by Sales Operations. - Serve as the senior operational owner for ZoomInfo, LeanData, Outreach, Gong, and other Sales Tech Stack systems. - Serve as a primary stakeholder for Salesforce.com, partnering with IT. - Partner with Sales & Rev Ops, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success & Support, and Enablement to ensure systems support consistent execution and clean handoffs across teams. - Drive continuous improvement of prospecting, pipeline generation, and deal & Customer management workflows. - Evaluate, pilot, and operationalize AI enhancements to the tech stack. - Change Management, Enablement & Communications - Own change management execution for GTM systems and sales process initiatives. - Design and run structured rollouts, including stakeholder alignment, phased launches, success metrics, and post-launch optimization. - Partner with Enablement to: - Develop role-based training, SOPs, and playbooks - Deliver systems and process enablement tied to sales motions - Lead clear, consistent communications that articulate the “why,” “what,” and “how” of changes to drive adoption and accountability. - Measure adoption and effectiveness, using data and feedback to iterate. - Reporting, Forecasting & Operational Insights - Develop Sales Analytics including reporting and dashboards, as well as Tableau models through partnership with BI, that provide leadership visibility into: - Funnel health and conversion - Pipeline generation and coverage - Rep productivity and activity effectiveness - Support core Sales Operations forecasting processes, including pipeline inspection, deal health reviews, and forecast accuracy. - Support Sales Operations partnership with Finance and RevOps on capacity planning, territory performance, and revenue modeling. - Data Quality & Governance - Establish and enforce standards for data quality, system usage, and process adherence across Salesforce and integrated GTM tools. - Lead governance around routing, stage definitions, forecasting inputs, and system changes. - Ensure documentation, automation, and validation rules support scalable, repeatable execution. Qualifications - 8–10+ years of experience in Sales Operations or Revenue Operations within a SaaS or recurring-revenue environment. - Strong background in traditional Sales Operations, including pipeline management, forecasting, sales process design, and reporting. - Deep hands-on expertise with Salesforce.com (required). - Proven production experience with Outreach and Gong (required). - Experience supporting or integrating with Customer Success platforms (highly valued). - Exposure to AI-enabled sales tools such as Clay and Qualified is a plus. - Demonstrated success leading systems-driven change management and enablement initiatives. Leadership Competencies - Senior-level operational judgment with the ability to balance speed, scalability, and governance. - Systems thinker who understands how tools, data, and process drive sales outcomes. - Strong cross-functional influencer and communicator. - Highly organized with excellent documentation and program management skills. - Comfortable operating with ownership, accountability, and executive visibility. Benefits - Healthcare for family, including dental and vision - Competitive compensation and 401K - RSU grants for full-time employees - ESPP program - Flexible vacation policy - Maternity & paternity leave - MacBook Pro to use for work, plus a generous stipend to personalize your workstation - Childcare bonus (human children only) - Fertility treatment and support - Learning & development program - Commuter benefits - Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance
Job Requirements
- 8–10+ years of experience in Sales Operations or Revenue Operations within a SaaS or recurring-revenue environment.
- Strong background in traditional Sales Operations, including pipeline management, forecasting, sales process design, and reporting.
- Deep hands-on expertise with Salesforce.com (required).
- Proven production experience with Outreach and Gong (required).
- Experience supporting or integrating with Customer Success platforms (highly valued).
- Exposure to AI-enabled sales tools such as Clay and Qualified is a plus.
- Demonstrated success leading systems-driven change management and enablement initiatives.
- Leadership Competencies
- Senior-level operational judgment with the ability to balance speed, scalability, and governance.
- Systems thinker who understands how tools, data, and process drive sales outcomes.
- Strong cross-functional influencer and communicator.
- Highly organized with excellent documentation and program management skills.
- Comfortable operating with ownership, accountability, and executive visibility.
Benefits
- Healthcare for family, including dental and vision
- Competitive compensation and 401K
- RSU grants for full-time employees
- ESPP program
- Flexible vacation policy
- Maternity & paternity leave
- MacBook Pro to use for work, plus a generous stipend to personalize your workstation
- Childcare bonus (human children only)
- Fertility treatment and support
- Learning & development program
- Commuter benefits
- Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance
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