Director, Americas Sales Operations

3 Days ago • 10 Years + • Business Development

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Job Description

The Director of Americas Sales Operations at Zscaler will lead a team supporting the AMS Sales organization. Responsibilities include defining and delivering sales metrics, leading operational cadence, driving pipeline reviews, and operational planning. This role requires collaboration with sales leaders and functional leads to optimize sales processes, forecasting, and quota attainment. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience, proficiency in Salesforce, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. They will be responsible for Go-to-market strategies, quota assignment, territory creation, and headcount planning. They will also drive business process improvements and workflow creation.
Must have:
  • 10+ years related work experience
  • Proficiency in SFDC, Microsoft Office, Google Suite
  • Lead sales metrics and operational cadence
  • Pipeline review and process optimization
  • Operational planning and Go-to-market strategies
Good to have:
  • MBA
  • Software/SaaS industry experience
Perks:
  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks
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About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. 

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler. 

The Zscaler Sales and Go-to-Market team is a global group of professionals who are passionate about delighting our customers, nurturing trusted partnerships, and sharing their expertise to drive a secure, cloud-enabled digital future and further cement our position as the world leader in cloud security. Sales, Customer Success, Sales Enablement, Solution Architects, Business Development, Transformation, and Technology Partnerships all work together to demonstrate the power and agility of Zscaler cloud transformation to the world.

We're looking for an experienced, remote Director of Americas Sales Operations to join our GTM team. Reporting to the VP of GTM Operations, you will lead a team and support Zscaler AMS Sales Organization focused on alignment/partnership with the SVP of AMS, Area Sales VPs, all sales leaders for the AMS, and key functional leads aligned to AMS.

Responsibilities

  • Define and deliver leading indicating sales metrics, key performance indicators and other analytics to internal stakeholders in coordination with the business intelligence team
  • Lead a weekly, monthly and quarterly operating cadence for the AMS along with the AMS Sales Leader.  This includes all lead to order processes leading with forecasting and pipeline management.
  • Driving a monthly pipeline review to ensure adequate quota coverage, pipeline created, identify weaknesses in the sales process for pipeline progression and help create an action plan to maximize conversion/progression of pipeline
  • Lead Operational planning for the AMS Sales organization including local & geo Go-to-market strategies, quota / target assignment, account assignment, territory creation, and headcount planning in alignment with the annual operating plan and long-range plan.
  • Driving business process, workflow creation & re-engineering and productivity improvement initiatives.  

What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

  • 10+ years related work experience required
  • College degree
  • Proficiency in SFDC, Microsoft Office, and Google suite
  • Experience with customer service orientation, analytics and problem-solving

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

  • MBA and can substitute for experience
  • Software/SaaS Industry experience

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Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range
$168,000$240,000 USD

At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

  • Various health plans
  • Time off plans for vacation and sick time
  • Parental leave options
  • Retirement options
  • Education reimbursement
  • In-office perks, and more!

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. For additional information about the federal requirements, click here.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

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$168.0K - $240.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$204.0K/yr avg.
United States

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