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Manager, Sales Strategy

Samsara
San Francisco, California, US
Full-time

Who we are

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

Samsara (NYSE : IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations.

At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy.

Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you'll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that's shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility.

As part of a recently public company, you'll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role :

This role will join the Sales Strategy team in Samsara's Global Field Operations organization. The Global Field Operations organization includes Sales, Partnerships, Customer Outcomes, Revenue Operations, & Sales Strategy.

The Sales Strategy team works within Field Operations and across Samsara to shape & execute against strategic initiatives that drive Samsara's profitable growth;

examples include international markets, new product GTM strategy, customer success strategy, and multi-year planning. The role is highly cross-functional, partnering with teams within Field Operations and across Samsara, including Finance, Marketing, Product, and others.

You should apply if :

  • You want to impact the industries that run our world : Your efforts will result in real-world impact helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
  • You have an innate curiosity about how businesses work : One day you'll meet with someone in waste management and the next you may be learning about the inner workings of a food distribution center.

Our top sales team members seek to learn the ins and outs of the businesses they support in order to make a larger impact.

You build genuine relationships with your customers : The industries we serve have relied on pen-and-paper solutions for years and haven't been met with the type of technology we offer.

Our customer's value earned trust and human relationships built over time.

  • You want to be with the best : Samsara's high-performance culture means you'll be surrounded by the best and challenged to go farther than you have before.
  • You are a team player : At Samsara, sales is a team sport. We help each other out by sharing best practices and focusing on winning as a team.

In this role, you will :

  • Lead strategic projects in support of Samsara's long-term growth; work cross-functionally to structure problems, develop hypotheses, conduct analyses to turn data into meaningful insights, and drive solutions and actionable recommendations and results through a rigorous, data-driven process
  • Support 3-Year and Annual Planning efforts
  • Understand and draw insights from key market, industry, customer, and partner trends to guide investment decisions across Field Operations and other GTM functions
  • Develop strategic and business cases working with cross-functional teams outlining business opportunities, rationale, and operational plans to grow the region
  • Uncover areas within the business to drive performance improvements to unlock productivity and improve execution
  • Collaborate across Samsara, building trusted relationships across organizations and functions to create "connective tissue" between cross-functional teams
  • Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
  • Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team

Minimum requirements for the role :

  • 5-8 years of experience in Consulting, Finance, B2B Saas Business Operations, B2B Sales Strategy, or other analytical role
  • Kind and collaborative orientation who is energized by working with a lot of different types of people from many teams
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects on a tight deadline
  • Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills; deep sense of curiosity
  • Willingness to roll up your sleeves; no task is too big or small
  • Experience in building trusting relationships and influencing others (including executive audiences)
  • Self-starter who thrives and can multitask in fast-paced and often ambiguous environments; enthusiastic about improving efficiencies. Bias for action
  • Strong presentation skills, able to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing, comfortable in business and technical discussions.

Ability to synthesize a broad set of information into a cohesive narrative

An ideal candidate also has :

  • MBA a plus, but not required with relevant work experience
  • B2B Enterprise SaaS strategy experience

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law.

We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Benefits

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more.

Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities.

Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements.

For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions.

In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely.

All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Fraudulent Employment Offers

Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process.

Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in '@samsara.com' or '@us-greenhouse-mail.

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