
Senior Director, Revenue Operations – Strategy
DroneDeploy
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $218,000 - $295,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Serve as the CRO’s primary GTM strategy and operations partner across new business, expansion, and renewals.
- Drive sales productivity working cross functionally to improve win rates, pipeline coverage, and sales cycle efficiency.
- Lead and scale a high‑performing RevOps org (Sales/CS Ops, analytics, systems, deal desk).
- Own the revenue forecast and pipeline inspection, driving accuracy, predictability, and accountability.
- Run the GTM operating rhythm (forecast, pipeline reviews, QBRs, exec/board reviews) with clear expectations and follow‑through.
- Turn GTM strategy into tight OKRs, KPIs, and initiatives tied to revenue, NRR, profitability, and efficiency with clear owners and measurable outcomes.
- Own GTM analytics and KPI governance, maintaining a single, trusted view of performance.
- Set and enforce commercial guardrails and run a strategic deal desk that balances speed, risk, and unit economics.
- Design and administer scalable compensation plans (quotas, territories, accelerators, SPIFFs) aligned to growth and sales productivity.
- Define GTM coverage and territory strategy (segments, verticals, geos, account assignments) to maximize pipeline coverage, rep productivity, and market penetration.
- Build an AI‑first GTM stack and AI agents that automate workflows, improve data quality, and boost seller productivity.
- Continuously simplify and improve GTM processes and enablement, acting as connective tissue between GTM and the rest of the business.
Requirements
- 8–12+ years in GTM Strategy, Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, or Business Operations within B2B SaaS or platform businesses, ideally including subscription and usage‑ or consumption‑based models.
- 5+ years leading multi‑disciplinary RevOps or Sales Ops teams (people managers, analysts, systems owners) with a track record of building high‑performing teams.
- Proven ownership of revenue forecasts, pipeline analytics, and GTM reporting at scale, with clear improvements in forecast accuracy, visibility, and accountability.
- Demonstrated success leading deal governance and commercial policy (discounting, approvals, non‑standard terms) with Sales, Finance, and Legal.
- Experience designing and administering scalable sales compensation plans, including quota setting, territory design, and performance analytics.
- Track record of operating effectively in high‑growth, fast‑changing environments and guiding teams through change.
- Deep proficiency with Salesforce and modern GTM tooling (marketing automation, sales engagement, BI/revenue analytics), including configuration and tool evaluation.
- Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to move from ambiguous questions to structured analysis and action plans tied to clear metrics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; executive‑ready and skilled at turning complex data into simple, compelling narratives.
- High‑impact self‑starter with strong ownership and a bias toward action; comfortable initiating and leading cross‑functional workstreams from concept through execution.
- Strong process and operational thinking, with the ability to design and document end‑to‑end workflows and drive consistent adoption.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- MBA or advanced degree is a plus, not a requirement.
Benefits
- Culture of Innovation & Collaboration – Thrive in an environment that values creativity and teamwork.
- Drone Certification – Get certified and gain unique, hands-on skills with our full backing.
- Flexible Work Arrangements – Enjoy autonomy with remote-first options and schedule flexibility.
- Paid Family Leave – Take the time you need to support your family during life’s most important moments.
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Plans designed to support your well-being.
- Career & Growth Development – Build new skills and unlock opportunities through continuous learning.
- Flexible PTO – Take time off when you need it to recharge—we trust you to manage your time well.
- Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone great? Refer them and earn a bonus when they join our team.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
GTM strategyRevenue OperationsSales OperationsBusiness Operationspipeline analyticssales compensation plansquota settingterritory designanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationself-starterownershipcross-functional collaborationoperational thinkingprocess designchange managementteam buildingnarrative development
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBAadvanced degree