Director, Sales Strategy

Salesforce, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. is seeking a senior leader for the Sales Planning & Analysis (S.P.A.) team within the CRO Business Operations organization to drive global business planning, headcount operations and seller performance analysis.

You will partner with Finance, Product, Renewals, HR and global Centers of Excellence to set ambitious targets, allocate resources and maximize ROI, while guiding capacity and productivity initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sales strategy, business operations, finance or management consulting.
• 3+ years leading teams.
• Advanced quantitative analysis skills (e.g. complex models in Google Sheets/Excel, SQL), analytical rigor and attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools (e.g. Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Gemini).
• Excellent executive communication, written and verbal, with the ability to develop and present C-suite content.
• Proven ability to collaborate across many stakeholders and influence without authority.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, business acumen and judgement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver annual growth and sales capacity targets, as well as planning guidelines, for Operating Units, in collaboration with Finance, Product, Renewals, Employee Success (HR), and global Centers of Excellence
• Reprioritize and reallocate sales capacity investment quarterly (or monthly) based on performance and market dynamics, in close alignment with Finance, to meet growth and margin expectations
• Support executive decision-making on org alignment or GTM changes with data driven insights and an objective POV
• Continuously improve target setting and resource allocation methodologies to meet evolving business needs
• Supply content or insights for quarterly executive cadences, including Board of Directors updates and quarterly business reviews with CEO leadership team
• Lead strategic initiatives in areas including (but not limited to) seller productivity, capacity reporting, AI adoption, and business performance deep dives
• Develop talent, strengthen team culture, and manage performance

Skills

Sales strategy

Team leadership

Quantitative analysis

AI tools experience

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

SQL

Excel/Sheets

AI tools

Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

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About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

The Experience

The Sales Planning & Analysis team, part of the CRO Business Operations organization, owns business planning, headcount operations and seller performance analysis for the sales function globally. This high‑performing, inclusive and empowered team enables the company to meet its revenue and margin goals by setting ambitious yet achievable growth targets, allocating resources to maximize ROI, driving productivity through accountability and controlling cost with rigorous headcount management. In this role, you will primarily focus on business planning, while also supporting short‑to‑medium term strategic initiatives related to planning, capacity or productivity. You will lead a diverse team based in the US and Europe, helping them do their best work and grow their careers. Your work will involve regular exposure to C-level executives, close collaboration across functions, intellectually challenging problem‑solving, and strategic business impact. You'll feel right at home if you enjoy work that's high visibility, high intensity, and high impact.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

• Deliver annual growth and sales capacity targets, as well as planning guidelines, for Operating Units, in collaboration with Finance, Product, Renewals, Employee Success (HR), and global Centers of Excellence
• Reprioritize and reallocate sales capacity investment quarterly (or monthly) based on performance and market dynamics, in close alignment with Finance, to meet growth and margin expectations
• Support executive decision‑making on org alignment or GTM changes with data driven insights and an objective POV
• Continuously improve target setting and resource allocation methodologies to meet evolving business needs
• Supply content or insights for quarterly executive cadences, including Board of Directors updates and quarterly business reviews with CEO leadership team
• Lead strategic initiatives in areas including (but not limited to) seller productivity, capacity reporting, AI adoption, and business performance deep dives
• Develop talent, strengthen team culture, and manage performance

You’re Our Person If…

• 10+ years in sales strategy, business operations, finance or management consulting;
• 3+ years leading teams
• Advanced quantitative analysis skills (e.g. complex models in Google Sheets/Excel, SQL), analytical rigor and attention to detail
• Hands‑on experience with AI tools (e.g. Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Gemini)
• Excellent executive communication, written and verbal, with the ability to develop and present C‑suite ready content
• Proven ability to collaborate across many stakeholders and influence without authority
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, business acumen and judgement
• Capable of managing significant level of ambiguity and change

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love.

Accommodations

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Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program.

More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The typical base salary range for this position is $171,200 - $273,000 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $205,800 - $298,400 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

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