Sales Programs Senior Manager

Salesforce, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. in New York seeks a seasoned Sales Programs leader to align executive sales teams with data-driven programs that boost pipe generation and progression.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, enablement, strategy, and more to design, deliver, and measure impactful programs for global sellers. The role requires 7+ years in management consultancy or strategic messaging, with a track record presenting to C-level executives and leading diverse

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in management consulting, executive communications, storytelling, or strategic messaging.
• 3-5 years experience of partner directly with a sales organization (technology sales preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Proven ability to create compelling executive narratives and messaging.
• Experience working with C-level executives and senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in presentation design and visual storytelling, including PowerPoint and Google Slides.
• Strong understanding of corporate strategy, business insights, and executive communications.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving alignment across teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and evolving setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred.
• Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g., extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Relationship Management: Build trusted partnerships and work cross-functionally to share information and resources, problem-solve, and produce better outcomes.
• Data Analytics: Analyze sales performance and health of the business to create programs addressing pipeline and productivity gaps and standardize processes across accounts.
• Program Design & Delivery: Synthesize data and create programs to address gaps in the business, bringing in cross-functional teams as needed.
• Operational Implementation: Structured project management with cross-functional teams to drive goals and measure post-launch engagement.
• Win as a Team: Foster teamwork, ask questions, and collaborate to develop the best solutions.
• You’re Our Person: 7+ years exp in relevant fields, strong communication, MBA preferred.

Skills

Executive communications

Storytelling

Strategic messaging

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Presentation design

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA preferred

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.

Job Category Program & Project Management

Job Details 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. Tech meets trust. 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. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

The Experience

We are looking for high-energy, driven people who are passionate about helping sales teams succeed. Salesforce’s Sales Programs team is focused on executive-level alignment to provide insights on how to successfully and efficiently create quality pipe gen. Every sales play/program we implement has a measurable impact. You will work directly with executive sales leaders, sales teams, and front-line sales managers to understand their pipe generation and pipe progression needs, collaborate with a diverse cross-functional group of Salesforce teams across sales, marketing, enablement, strategy, and others to develop and implement a sales program to meet those needs, then measure the results and adapt the sales programs as necessary. You will work closely with your Sales Programs team members to develop and execute a single sales programs strategy to meet the collective needs of the business you support.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

Cross-Functional Relationship Management

• Builds trusted partnerships and works cross-functionally to share information and resources, problem-solve, and produce better outcomes.
• Work with sales stakeholders to align on high-level business priorities for the quarter and year.
• Build and deliver presentations to management, C-Level Executives, and sales executives.

Data Analytics

• Analyze sales performance and health of the business to create programs addressing pipeline and productivity gaps and standardize processes across accounts.
• Leverage reports and data to gain quantitative insights into a business challenge.

Program Design & Delivery

• Synthesize data and create programs to address gaps in the business, bringing in cross-functional teams as needed.
• Develop creative net-new approaches or processes to solve new or emerging problems.
• Deliver compelling & impactful programs to large & diverse audiences of sellers; comfortable presenting to large groups.

Operational Implementation

• Structured project management skills with the ability to engage in the right actions and cross-functional teams to drive successful goal attainment and consistently produce strong results despite day-to-day challenges.
• Operationalize the program from start to finish, which includes managing the execution across multiple cross-functional teams, delivery, follow-up, and managing engagement metrics post-program launch.
• Change management based on program performance and Key Performance Indicators.

Win as a Team

• Establishes a spirit of teamwork and leads by example.
• Asks questions and seeks out input from others to develop the best solutions and ideas.
• Fosters a culture of interdependence, encouragement, teamwork, collaboration, and communication.

You’re Our Person

• 7+ years of experience in management consulting, executive communications, storytelling, or strategic messaging.
• 3-5 years experience of partner directly with a sales organization (technology sales preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Proven ability to create compelling executive narratives and messaging.
• Experience working with C-level executives and senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in presentation design and visual storytelling, including PowerPoint and Google Slides.
• Strong understanding of corporate strategy, business insights, and executive communications.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving alignment across teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and evolving setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; MBA preferred.
• Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g., extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.).

Even Better If…

• Deep understanding of the market landscape and business trends.
• Knowledge of customer success, customer support, and industry trends; Salesforce certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, CRM, or digital transformation trends.
• Familiarity with data and analytics to support data-driven decision-making.

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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