Director, Enterprise Sales - West Coast

Gong
Austin +3 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level enterprise sales leaders who excel in scaling SaaS sales teams and driving revenue growth in the West Coast region.

Best fit for

  • Experienced SaaS sales leaders with a track record of exceeding revenue targets and managing distributed teams.
    — “Track record of leading high-performing, distributed teams in fast-growth SaaS companies.
  • Strategic thinkers who can codify sales processes and optimize team efficiency.
    — “Own and drive strategies to improve sales processes, team efficiency, and productivity.
  • Leaders comfortable influencing VP and C-suite executives in complex sales cycles.
    — “Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels, including VP and C-suite.

Things to consider

  • Must be located in California, despite multiple listed office locations.
    — “*Looking for someone located in California.
  • Requires a decade of software sales experience with significant enterprise team management.
    — “10+ years of experience in software sales, with at least 4+ years of managing a Enterprise sales team within enterprise accounts.

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate specific examples of scaling sales teams in fast-growth environments.
    — “Proven success in exceeding revenue targets as both a leader and individual contributor.
  • Highlight experience using CRM tools for forecasting and performance management.
    — “Comfortable using CRM and sales tools for forecasting and performance management.
  • Showcase partnerships with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success teams.
    — “Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to align on growth initiatives.
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • Increased revenue and ARR targets
  • Developed high-performing sales teams
Typical background
10+ years experience in software sales, with at least 4+ years managing an Enterprise sales team

Skills & requirements

Required

Enterprise SalesSales Process OptimizationTeam DevelopmentPipeline ManagementCollaboration With Marketing And Product

Preferred

Experience In A Fast-growth Saas Company

Stack & domain

Sales ProcessesTeam EfficiencyProductivitySales CyclesCrm And Sales ToolsLeadershipCommunicationInfluenceProblem SolvingSalesEnterpriseSoftware

About the role

Original posting from Gong via Greenhouse

Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world’s most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort. For more information, visit www.gong.io.

At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career.

As an Enterprise Sales Leader, you will lead the growth of the enterprise segment, shaping and scaling a world-class sales organization by codifying strategy, optimizing execution, and driving long-term business impact. You will lead and grow a team of Enterprise Account Executives, driving revenue growth, team development, and overall success for the Enterprise segment at Gong.

*Looking for someone located in California.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own and drive strategies to improve sales processes, team efficiency, and productivity.

Lead, hire, and develop Account Executives across regions.

Consistently meet or exceed team revenue and ARR targets.

Support team through complex sales cycles by understanding customer needs and aligning them with product value.

Define and refine a scalable, repeatable sales process in partnership with sales leadership.

Clear obstacles and provide support to help teams succeed.

Monitor pipeline health and forecast performance accurately.

Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to align on growth initiatives.

Use data to identify areas for improvement and guide decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS 

10+ years of experience in software sales, with at least 4+ years of managing a Enterprise sales team within enterprise accounts.

Track record of leading high-performing, distributed teams in fast-growth SaaS companies.

Proven success in exceeding revenue targets as both a leader and individual contributor.

Strong experience in recruiting, training, and developing sales teams from the ground up.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels, including VP and C-suite.

Deep understanding of sales leadership challenges and how to position value in a B2B environment.

Comfortable using CRM and sales tools for forecasting and performance management.

PERKS & BENEFITS 

We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs.

Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.

Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.

401(k) program to help you invest in your future.

Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.

Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.

Paid parental leave to support you and your family.

Company-wide recharge days each quarter.

Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.

The annual OTE for this position is $350,000 - $400,000 USD. 

Compensation is based on factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, qualification, education, experience, and location. At Gong, we have a location-based compensation structure, which means there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. The total compensation package for this position, in addition to base compensation, may include incentive compensation, bonus, equity, and benefits. Some of our sales compensation programs also offer the potential to achieve above targeted earnings for those who exceed their sales targets. 

We are always looking for outstanding Gongsters! So if this sounds like something that interests you regardless of compensation, please reach out. We may have more roles for you to consider and would love to connect.

We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Gong recruiting email communications will always come from the @gong.io domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Gong via other sources should be ignored.

Gong is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is integral to our success, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

To review Gong's privacy policy, visit https://www.gong.io/gong-io-job-candidates-privacy-notice/ for more details.

Source: Gong careers (Greenhouse)

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