Manages software sales, bookings, and revenue of a sales team
Analyzes market dynamics in an effort to maximize existing successes and to create new sales growth opportunities
Prepares forecasts, territory/industry management, and growth plans
Educates team on significant industry factors, including competitive products, regulations, trends, customer needs, and pricing
Establishes and reports on metrics to measure team performance; correct deficiencies where necessary
Ensures that the sales plan is aligned with and supports the corporate revenue goal
Recruits and hires top talent onto your team
Invests time weekly to build and engage a pipeline of top talent for potential future hires
Manages a team of 5-8 Strategic Account Leaders; fosters a successful and positive team environment
Requirements
Demonstrated progressive experience in field sales, operations, and leadership in open source software or software DevOps environment
Experience selling to Fortune 500; willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and sell
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding performance objectives (revenue targets, pipeline targets, etc.)
Experience utilizing CRM systems and marketing automation systems (such as Salesforce, Clari, Marketo, etc).
Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations; ability to handle a fast-paced environment and challenging workload
Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
Strong presentation skills; Executive-level communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to mentor others
You share our values and work in accordance with those values.
Ability to use GitLab
Ability to travel if needed and comply with the company’s travel policy
Benefits
Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental leave
Home office support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
field salesoperationsleadershipopen source softwareDevOpsrevenue targetspipeline targetsCRM systemsmarketing automation systemsGitLab