Type of contract for this position: Permanent contract
The position
Job description
The AMER Sales Operations team is looking for a Sales Operations Director to partner with the AMER sales leader and lead the operational engine behind the region’s performance
This role defines how AMER forecasts and plans, including the weekly operating cadence, annual planning cycle, territory and quota design, and the analysis that informs leadership decisions
This is a senior individual contributor role that leads through influence in a matrixed organization, partnering closely with AMER sales leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure the region plans well, forecasts reliably, and operates efficiently
Own the AMER operating calendar, including weekly forecast calls, pipeline inspection, performance reviews, QBRs, ad-hoc leadership meetings, and act as the first point of contact for AMER sales leadership on operational issues
Shape the agenda and direct the analysis these forums depend on, and convert outcomes into tracked actions with owners and dates
Lead the AMER forecast process end to end, including cadence, roll-up logic, and snapshot discipline, against the accuracy definition the region is measured on
Set the standard for commit criteria, stage definitions, and pipeline hygiene, enforce those standards, diagnose forecast error to root cause, and close recurring gaps
Partner with Finance on the link between the sales and financial forecast, including reconciliation, variance explanation, and authoring the forecast narrative for AMER and global leadership
Lead the AMER Annual Operating Plan process for sales, including sequencing, inputs, dependencies, leadership decisions, segmentation, territory design, account distribution, quota setting, and coverage and capacity modeling
Shape go-to-market structure and headcount scenarios, influence Sales Compensation on plan design, and direct in-year changes including territory moves, coverage gaps, and reorganizations
Set priorities and sequence work across the Sales Operations professionals supporting AMER, while maintaining standards for analytical rigor, data integrity, and quality of recommendations
Mentor experienced operations professionals, represent AMER in global Sales Operations forums, and bring global standards into the region
Diagnose process, tooling, and data challenges, pioneer the use of AI and automation, retire ineffective processes, and drive adoption of approved changes with Corporate IT and global Sales Operations
Technologies You’ll Work With:
Salesforce
AI-enabled productivity and automation tools
Sales forecasting and pipeline management platforms
Revenue analytics and reporting tools
Territory planning and quota management tools
Benefits
Unlimited paid time off, plus 3 global VeeaMe Days for self-care
Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents
Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via SupportLinc EAP
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time
401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions up to annual limits
AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost
Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options
Professional training and education, including courses and workshops, internal meetups, and unlimited access to our online learning platforms (LinkedIn Learning, Athena, O’Reilly) and mentoring through our MentorLab program
Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
Preferred experience
Experience with Salesforce and the surrounding commercial technology stack
Willingness to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally, and work across time zones
Proven ability to drive complex, cross-functional programs through influence rather than direct authority
Credibility with senior sales leaders and highly effective written, verbal, and presentation skills
Fluent in English
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree in Economics, Mathematics, or Business Administration preferred
Direct ownership of a regional or global sales forecast process, including forecast accuracy improvement
Strong analytical rigor, including the ability to structure ambiguous problems, generate insight from quantitative analysis, identify data issues, and defend recommendations under challenge
Direct ownership of an annual sales planning cycle, including segmentation, territory design, quota setting, and capacity modeling
10+ years in sales operations, revenue operations, or commercial strategy at a technology company (ideally SaaS), or in strategy or technology consulting
Experience with AI-enabled productivity and automation tooling
Experience building or improving forecast governance, pipeline hygiene, and sales operating cadences
Experience partnering across Finance, Sales Compensation, Marketing, Revenue Operations, and Technology organizations
Experience operating within complex global, matrixed organizations
Experience leading organizational change, territory realignments, or sales force transformations
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