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Head of Sales Strategy & Operations

Anthropic Limited
San Francisco, California, US
Full-time

About the role

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

As the Head of Sales Strategy & Operations at Anthropic, you will be a key member of the senior sales leadership team, reporting to the head of revenue operations and strategy.

You will build and lead a team of strategic business partners supporting sales leaders across all segments. Your role will be crucial in driving the strategy, operational efficiency, and growth of our sales organization.

Responsibilities :

  • Strategic Leadership and Planning :
  • Provide strategic thought leadership for the sales organization, translating company-wide strategies into actionable regional and segment-specific initiatives
  • Partner with Finance and Sales Leadership to develop financial plans, optimize sales resource coverage, and set clear sales targets
  • Lead the sales forecasting, planning, and processes used within the sales organization
  • Team Management and Development :
  • Build and lead a team of strategic business partners to support sales leaders across all segments
  • Coach and develop team members to ensure high performance and alignment with company goals
  • Data-Driven Decision Making :
  • Leverage advanced analytics to identify growth opportunities and sales targets
  • Define key performance indicators (KPIs), design dashboards, and establish operating cadences
  • Provide data-driven insights on business health, informing strategic focus areas for leadership
  • Go-to-Market Strategy :
  • Play a critical role in determining go-to-market segmentation and organizational design
  • Develop and manage territory strategies across all customer-facing roles
  • Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, including new geographies and market segments
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration :
  • Work closely with GTM leadership, GTM systems, Enablement, Product, Finance, and Data teams to drive efficiencies and enhance customer and organizational success
  • Lead cross-functional and cross-region collaboration, sharing best practices and frameworks
  • Continuous Improvement :
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve strategic initiatives and provide critical feedback to leadership
  • Stay current with industry trends, AI developments, and best practices in sales operations

You may be a good fit if you have :

  • 10+ years of experience in a combination of revenue operations, sales strategy, management consulting, or equivalent fields
  • Proven track record of managing large operational teams (15+ members) and driving business impact
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategies
  • Extensive experience with GTM systems, like Salesforce and Gong
  • Deep understanding of territory strategy design and execution for large GTM organizations
  • Excellent project management skills with experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
  • Strong communication skills and executive presence
  • Experience in high-growth technology companies, preferably with exposure to the AI industry
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Deadline to apply : None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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