Director, Sales Operations

Corel Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Executive exposure to leadership

Collaborative cross-functional team

Job summary

Corel Corporation is seeking a Director of Sales Operations to own how revenue is forecasted, measured, and operated across the commercial engine. Reporting to the CRO, this role unifies Sales and Revenue Operations and connects Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Success, and the executive team on what determines whether we hit the number.

The role rebuilds the commercial operating system for a multi-brand ARR business and requires hands-on execution, strategic judgment, and scalable processes

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, or Commercial Operations within software/SaaS.
• 3+ years of people leadership, building high-performing teams.
• Ownership of forecasting, planning, analytics, sales systems, territory design, and exec reporting.
• Experience with multiple go-to-market motions (direct, channel, enterprise, renewals, expansion).
• Advanced Salesforce/CPQ expertise; experience with Salesloft, ZoomInfo, NetSuite, and planning platforms (Adaptive/Anaplan).
• Strong analytical skills; Excel, SQL, and BI tools (Tableau/Looker/Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Lead annual GTM forecasting across all revenue motions with Sales, Product, and Finance.
• Own forecasting for new business, renewals, and expansions; manage pipeline, capacity, and scenarios.
• Run weekly forecast reviews and provide exec visibility on forecast accuracy and risks.
• Guide territory design, quota planning, and sales capacity during planning cycles.
• Reconcile forecasts with Finance, board reporting, and investor expectations.

Skills

Revenue forecasting

Sales operations

People leadership

Forecasting methodologies

Go-to-market strategy

CRM systems

SQL

BI tools (Tableau/Looker/Power BI)

Tools

Salesforce

CPQ

Salesloft

ZoomInfo

NetSuite

Adaptive

Anaplan

Job description

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Regular Full-Time 650 US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2621

Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually

About the Role:

The Director, Sales Operations owns how revenue is forecasted, measured, and operated across the full commercial engine. Reporting to the CRO, this role unifies Sales and Revenue Operations and connects Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Success, and the executive team on what determines whether we hit the number and why. Following our carveout under new owner Vector Capital, this role is central to rebuilding the commercial operating system for a multi-brand, multi-channel ARR business.

What You'll Do

This is a high-impact role for a commercial operator who can rebuild sales infrastructure while the business scales through multiple brands, routes to market, and reporting demands. The successful candidate will bring both strategic judgment and hands‑on execution, translating commercial priorities into repeatable processes, reliable data, and clear operating cadence.

Forecasting & Revenue Planning

• Lead the annualgo-to-marketbottom-up forecasting process across all revenue motions, partnering with Sales leaders, Product teams,and Finance to develop realistic, data-driven operating plans.
• Own forecasting methodologies across new business, renewals, and expansion revenue, including pipeline coverage, conversion assumptions, capacity planning, and scenario modeling.
• Facilitate weekly forecast reviews and provide executive-level visibility into forecast accuracy, risks, opportunities, and pipeline health.
• Lead territory design, quota planning, and sales capacity planning during annual planning cycles and organizational changes.
• Reconcile sales forecasts with Finance, board reporting requirements, and investor expectations, translating operational realities into actionable revenue insights.

Analytics & Business Insights

• Build andmaintaindashboards that provide real-time visibility into pipeline performance, forecast attainment, sales productivity, and commercial health.
• Define andmonitorkey sales performance metrics, including pipeline coverage, win rates, deal velocity, rep ramp, capacityutilization, and attainment.
• Deliver actionable analysis that helps sales leadershipidentifytrends,optimizeperformance, and prioritize growth opportunities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of sales initiatives, programs, and investments, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Oversee pricing approvals, deal desk processes, CPQ operations, and channel MDF programs, ensuring efficiency, compliance, andappropriate governance.
• Partner with Finance and People teams to support sales compensation planning, modeling, administration, and program effectiveness.
• Establish scalable processes that improve quote-to-close efficiency whilemaintainingdata integrity and operational consistency.
• Own the functional administration and optimization roadmap for Salesforce, CPQ,Salesloft, ZoomInfo, and related revenue technology platforms.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to improve system integrations, workflow automation, reporting capabilities, and user adoption.
• Continuouslyidentifyopportunities to streamline sales processes andeliminateoperational friction across the revenue lifecycle.
• Ensure revenue systems provide reliable data, scalable processes, and effective reporting capabilities.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Marketing to improve lead quality, pipeline generation, funnel performance, and shared performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Customer Success, Finance, and executive leadership to align operational priorities and drive business performance.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and business transformation initiatives, leading Revenue Operations workstreams related to systems integration, reporting, compensation, and process harmonization.
• Helpestablisha disciplined operating cadence that drives accountability, visibility, and informed decision-making across the organization.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Revenue Operations team.
• Build scalable processes, tools, and operating models that enable growth without unnecessary increases in headcount.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer-focused execution within the Revenue Operations function.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, or Commercial Operations within software, SaaS, or subscription-based businesses.
• 3+ years ofpeopleleadership experience, including building and developing high-performing operations teams.
• Demonstrated ownership of forecasting, planning, analytics, sales systems, territory design, compensation support, and executive reporting.
• Deep experience supporting multiple go-to-market motions, including direct sales, channel and distribution partnerships, enterprise sales, renewals, and expansion motions.
• Advancedexpertisewith Salesforce and CPQ, along with experience using systems such asSalesloft, ZoomInfo, NetSuite (or comparable ERP), and planning platforms such as Adaptive or Anaplan.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including advanced Excelproficiencyand practical experience with SQL and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI.
• Experience developing forecasting methodologies that withstand executive, board, and financial scrutiny.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational metrics to commercial outcomes and revenue performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience partnering with senior executives.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving, and highly accountable business environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a private equity-backed software companypreferred.
• Experience supporting board reporting, value creation initiatives, carveouts, business transformations, or integrationeffortsa bonus.
• Experience supporting M&A diligence and post-acquisition revenue operations integration.

Why Join Corel

• Play a critical leadership role in shaping the future of Corel's commercial operating model.
• Partner directly with executive leadership to influence strategic business decisions.
• Build and optimize modern Revenue Operations function across multiple global brands.
• Join a collaborative and high-impact team focused on scaling growth, operational excellence, and customer success.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work environment, with the autonomy to make an impact while collaborating with colleagues across North America.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Corel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.