Director, Mid-Market Sales - Canada

Samsara
Canada
Remote

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for sales leaders with mid-level seniority who coach and develop teams in Canada's physical operations industries, emphasizing long-term growth and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Sales leaders with 10+ years of experience in complex selling motions and team coaching
    — “10+ years of sales experience, with proven performance owning a complex selling motion from prospecting through close”
  • Candidates with a background in managing Canadian sales teams and leading full-cycle sales efforts
    — “3+ years of experience managing Canadian teams, including second line leadership experience”
  • Individuals who thrive in cross-functional collaboration and have a growth mindset for new industries
    — “Work cross-functionally to strategically solve problems and manage projects”

Things to consider

  • The role requires significant onboarding and coaching responsibilities for new hires
    — “Hire new managers and account executives and provide both onboarding and ongoing coaching”
  • Candidates must be prepared to lead and foster a high-performance culture with emotional intelligence
    — “Further culture within the team and commercial organization with high emotional intelligence”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your track record in coaching and developing high-performing sales teams
    — “Coach a team of 4-6 sales managers on sales strategy, pipeline reviews and achieve quarterly targets”
  • Emphasize your experience with data-driven decision-making and sales strategy execution
    — “Profound in making data-driven conclusions”
  • Demonstrate your ability to align with Samsara’s cultural principles in your interview responses
    — “Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Coach a team of 4-6 sales managers on sales strategy, pipeline reviews and achieve quarterly targets
  • Hire new managers and account executives and provide both onboarding and ongoing coaching to ensure their growth
Typical background
3-5 years of experience in sales management or sales leadership roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales StrategyPipeline ReviewsSales CoachingSales HiringSales OnboardingSales Management

Preferred

Sales EnablementSales Process Improvement

Stack & domain

SalesMid-marketIotPhysical Operations

About the role

Original posting from Samsara

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in Canada.

You should apply if: 

You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.

You have innate curiosity in how businesses work: One day you’ll meet with someone in waste management and the next you may be learning about the inner workings of a food distribution center. Our top sales team members seek to learn the ins and outs of the businesses they support in order to make a larger impact. 

You build genuine relationships with your customers: The industries we serve have relied on pen-and-paper solutions for years and haven’t been met with the type of technology we offer. Our customers value earned trust and human relationships built over time.

You want to be with the best: Samsara’s high-performance culture means you’ll be surrounded by the best and challenged to go farther than you have before. 

You are a team player: At Samsara, sales is a team sport. We help each other out by sharing best practices and focus on winning as a team.

 In this role, you will:

Coach a team of 4-6 sales managers on sales strategy, pipeline reviews and achieve quarterly targets

Hire new managers and account executives and provide both onboarding and ongoing coaching to ensure their growth and success

Work cross-functionally to strategically solve problems and manage projects

Create content for ongoing training and development

Support managers and account executives through professional development plans

Provide clear and tactical feedback to account executives

Further culture within the team and commercial organization with high emotional intelligence

Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team

Minimum requirements for the role:

10+ years of sales experience, with proven performance owning a complex selling motion from prospecting through close

3+ years of experience managing Canadian teams, including second line leadership experience

Experience leading full-cycle sales into the Canadian market

Strong track record of overachievement with experience in coaching a team in outbounding

Understanding of complex sales cycles involving multiple decision makers, multiple products, and extended time frames

Excellent communication skills and comfortable with public speaking

Strong interpersonal and team management skills

Self-starter and adaptable to change  

Continued growth mindset to learn a unique industry

Proficient in making data-driven conclusions

Ability to provide upward feedback

Familiarity with SFDC

The compensation range shown spans approved pay zones for this role. Your primary work location determines the range applicable to you, which may be narrower than the full range displayed.

Annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position is below and depends on your city of residence. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Annual OTE Salary$341,000—$409,200 CADTotal Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

Flexible Working 

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations 

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Our Commitment to Authenticity

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Source: Samsara careers

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