Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Docker is a globally distributed company building developer tools and infrastructure, including Docker Desktop, Docker Hub, and Docker Scout. Docker is seeking a Senior Manager, Sales Operations to lead Sales Operations architecture, planning, technology optimization, and team development while partnering with senior Sales and GTM leaders.
Responsibilities
- Drive the end-to-end execution of core Sales Operations, translating the overarching GTM strategy into tactical territory designs and segmentation models
- Architect and build the operational models for annual and quarterly planning cycles, including territory routing (ETM), segmentation updates, and quota allocation
- Own the management, administration, and execution of quota frameworks, and assist with compensation plan design for the direct sales & GTM organization
- Take full ownership of complex operational initiatives, managing the lifecycle from scoping and business requirements through to deployment and post-launch optimization
- Own and update the Sales Rules of Engagement and account engagement models to ensure seamless, frictionless deal flow and pipeline integrity
- Own key tools within the Sales technology stack, managing vendor relationships, budgets, and roadmaps
- Serve as the trusted daily operational partner to senior Sales leaders, proactively identifying areas for improvement and executing process enhancements
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Sales Operations and GTM ops leaders (CS, SE, Channel, Renewals) to ensure Sales Ops execution aligns seamlessly with the broader revenue ecosystem
- Maximize the efficiency and roadmap of the core sales technology stack (Salesforce, Clari, Outreach, etc.) to optimize the sales cadence
- Partner with Business Systems to design, test, and deploy scalable tech solutions
- Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of Sales Operations professionals (initially 2 direct reports)
- Establish team operating cadences, manage workload capacity, and instill a culture of high ownership, precision, and operational excellence
- Coach your team on advanced problem-solving, data integrity, and stakeholder communication, acting as a force multiplier for their career growth
- Immerse yourself in Docker’s direct sales motion, existing territory models, current sales technology stack and existing Sales Ops processes
- Assume direct management of your team, establishing regular 1-on-1 cadences to understand their current workloads, skills, and professional development goals
- Build strong baseline relationships with your core sales leadership partners, and GTM ops leaders (CS, SE, Channel, Renewals)
- Review current processes, systems, and metrics to form an independent point of view on highest-impact opportunities
- Establish your position as the go-to expert for sales leadership regarding tactical operational questions, territory updates, and cadence execution
- Take full ownership of the sales tech stack, including active vendor relationships, roadmaps, and budget lines
- Optimize team capacity by refining operating cadences and shifting immediate execution workloads to your team, stepping in to coach them through complex roadblocks
- Partner with Business Systems to get involved in open projects
- Drive the preparation and operational execution for the upcoming quarterly or annual sales planning cycles (territories, quotas, segmentation)
- Achieve full oversight of the Sales Ops team's output, ensuring high-quality, precise delivery across all direct sales workstreams
- Be recognized across Docker as both an indispensable technical anchor for Sales Operations and an impactful manager developing the next generation of operational talent
Skills
- 6+ years of experience in Sales Operations, ideally within a high-growth SaaS or software company
- 2+ years of people management or team leadership experience, with a demonstrated track record of coaching and developing team members
- Hands-on experience of core Sales Ops planning, specifically territory routing, Enterprise Territory Management (ETM), segmentation modeling, and quota allocation
- Proven project management skills, with experience owning complex operational initiatives across their entire lifecycle (from business requirements to post-launch optimization)
- Technical expertise with core sales technology infrastructure, including Salesforce, Clari, Outreach, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Strong analytical and financial acumen required to manage vendor budgets, software roadmaps, and data modeling tasks
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise senior sales leadership and collaborate with cross-functional GTM operations peers
- Highly organized with an eye for data integrity, process precision, and documentation
Benefits
- Remote-first by design – Work from your home, with offices in Seattle and Paris for connection and collaboration.
- Flexibility that fits your life – We trust you to manage your schedule while delivering great work.
- Time to recharge – Generous PTO, designated quarterly Whaleness Days, and a designated end-of-year Whaleness break.
- Home office support – Set up your workspace for comfort and success.
- Technology stipend – Equivalent to US$100 net per month to help support your work.
- Learning & development – Annual stipend for conferences, courses, certifications, and continued learning.
- Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid parental leave after six months of employment.
- Equity for all full-time employees – Share in Docker's long-term success as we continue to grow.
- Comprehensive benefits – Medical, retirement, and paid holidays vary by country.
- Docker swag – Because representing the whale never gets old.
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