The SSPO Lead is an individual contributor position that is focused on enabling and driving change within the Global Business Group (GBG) frontline sales and sales management teams. This person serves as a key partner to sales and cross-functional leaders. Success in this position requires a proven ability in operational excellence with strong strategic thinking and project management skills, an ability to influence key leadership stakeholders and drive change throughout an organization, an outstanding track record for driving results, and foundational understanding of sales processes and tools. This position requires people who have an ability to dive into solving problems while maintaining a broad perspective. The individual should collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and drive critical business decisions. The candidate should be open minded to challenge the status quo and work in a complex and rapidly changing organization while inspiring excellence throughout.
Sales Strategic Planning & Operations (SSPO) Lead Responsibilities

• Design, test, and scale global enablement/change management programs across areas, such as sales productivity and client experience
• Engage with cross-functional teams (such as Product Marketing, Analytics, Learning, HR) to enhance productivity and to drive operational excellence
• Advise, consult and influence sales leaders by making actionable recommendations that help them achieve their long-term strategic priorities
• Develop business plans, customer and market insights, and analyze program effectiveness
• Embrace and thrive under ambiguity and evolving organizational structures
• Identify big challenges facing front-line sales and solve with initiatives that scale
• Develop best practices and help implement process improvements
• Drive education and adoption of sales tools

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• 4 years experience in a sales, operations, strategy consulting, program management or equivalent role or 3 years of experience with a Masters Degree
• Experience influencing leadership and cross-functional stakeholders (including product marketing, analytics, learning)
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, with proven track record in taking projects from opportunity to execution and results
• Communication experience with a track record of presenting to management (PPT/Excel skills)
• Experience in scaling of expertise and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a high-growth, technology company or in consulting
• Experience in optimizing sales process and performance
• Experience working with global teams