Global Lead, Sales Operations
Syniti, part of Capgemini, tackles the hardest work in data for the world's largest organizations. We combine intelligent software with deep data expertise to help the Fortune2000 tackle complex data challenges and drive measurable business outcomes with business-ready data. Syniti's Data First strategy transforms data from an afterthought into a strategic assetunlocking insights, reducing risk, and fueling growth. With over 5,000 successful projects, we support the full data lifecycle through a unified platform for migration, quality, replication, matching, master data management, analytics, governance, and strategy. Operating globally across industries, Syniti's award-winning software, expert consultants give enterprises a unique edge in managing and maximizing their data.
The Role
As part of the global leadership team, the Global Lead of Sales Operations is a critical link to executing the company strategy through the Global Sales organization. This role reports to the CFO and is responsible for driving and supporting sales processes, productivity and pipeline metrics, rules of engagement, sales compensation strategy and administration, territory management, order processing and sales forecasting. This is a highly visible position and a unique opportunity for a motivated and talented person to contribute to a winning team, while also gaining a wealth of exposure to all aspects of Syniti's growing business. The ideal candidate brings both strategic thinking and practical execution.
What You Will Do
Work with global sales leadership to define and own sales analytics
Create and maintain all reporting used for global demand management and pipeline dashboards, CEO requests and other meetings
Conduit with finance, sales & delivery teams to manage pipeline and dependable sales forecast
Work proactively to anticipate and resolve process and scale issues to enable internal and external efficiencies in a hyper-growth environment while driving global consistency
Work with global sales leadership to develop & manage sales coverage models to ensure alignment with business plan and maximize sales effectiveness.
Develop process improvements for overall sales team productivity and efficiency
Work with sales team to maintain data integrity in salesforce.com including monitoring, auditing and reporting
Manage sales effectiveness metrics and provide recommendations on improvements
Own and administer all aspects of global sales incentive compensation plans in partnership with HR
Research best practices and recommend compensation plan revisions and / or new plans that drive desired behavior consistent with compensation trends and aligned with business objectives
Collaborate with enablement looking at areas of performance
Counsel and educate sales representatives and managers on sales plan mechanics, policy and guideline interpretations, and the use of contests or spiffs
Work with Finance to manage sales incentive payments to ensure accurate and timely payment of sales incentive compensation
Train and assist new sales team members in sales processes and tools to ensure quality on-boarding and conduct refresher training as needed, working with enablement
Perform ad hoc sales analysis as needed
Present results at regular cadence
What It Takes
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of progressive experience in Sales Operations in a global high technology industry
7+ years of sales plan construction and incentive compensation experience
Advanced knowledge of industry sales effectiveness tools (Salesforce, DiscoverOrg and Marketo)
Detailed understanding of sales processes, sales reporting including sale forecasting, as well as territory planning and management
Strong written and verbal skills as well as interpersonal and listening skills; ability to communicate about technical matters in layman's terms as well as clearly articulate thoughts, vision and direction
Outstanding collaboration skills, with proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders across business lines to accomplish shared goals and manage expectations
Excellent work ethic and successful record of on-time project delivery
Experienced in presentations to senior executives in sales, finance and / or operations groups
Experience in technology industry with both software and services sales processes and motions
A positive, can-do, attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves
Ability to remain flexible and agile in an ever-changing environment and strong intellectual curiosity to constantly challenge the status quo
Ability to own and drive change
Coach and develop global team
What We Offer
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Syniti, we're committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and fair workplace where everyone belongs and thrives. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger and we value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and voices each person brings to our team.
We welcome applicants based on their skills and potential, and we're dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of personal background. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know we're here to support you.
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