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    Vice President, Sales Strategy & Commercial Operations

    Elite Technology
    US - Remote
    Remote
    Director
    Full Time
    8 days ago
    💰$203,000 - $290,000
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    Requirements

    • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, or equivalent experience.
    • 9–12 years of progressive leadership experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Strategy, Revenue Operations, Finance, Analytics, or related commercial leadership roles within SaaS or enterprise software.
    • Experience designing incentive plan frameworks, quota methodologies, headcount planning, and revenue modeling.
    • Experience partnering closely with FP&A on revenue models and revenue performance analytics governance.
    • Strong background aligning Sales strategy and execution with Marketing, Product, and Customer Success.
    • Proven experience partnering with executive leadership on annual planning and long-range growth strategy.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence outcomes at the ELT and board levels.
    • High executive presence with exceptional communication skills.
    • Strong track record leading and developing high-performing teams across Sales, operations, or strategy disciplines.
    • Comfortable operating in high-growth, transformation, or PE-backed environments with evolving priorities.
    • Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive clarity, and make data-informed decisions under pressure.
    • Ability to travel 25–50% as business needs require.
    • Must be legally authorized to work in United States.

    What You'll Do

    • Lead the design and execution of the Sales operating model.
    • Translate enterprise growth strategy into scalable commercial infrastructure, disciplined execution, and measurable performance outcomes.
    • Own the systems, processes, and performance frameworks that enable Sales to operate with rigor, predictability, and productivity.
    • Align commercial execution with financial planning in partnership with FP&A.
    • Build and mature a scalable commercial operations function to support company growth.
    • Scale Sales Operations, Sales Enablement, Commission & Incentive Operations, and Sales Analytics & Performance Governance.
    • Translate the CSO’s growth strategy into executable commercial plans including segmentation, territory design, coverage models, and capacity planning.
    • Drive clarity in sales roles, accountability, and performance expectations.
    • Identify and remove structural friction within the commercial engine.
    • Own the operating cadence for weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales inspection.
    • Establish and enforce pipeline standards, stage definitions, and CRM discipline to improve forecast accuracy and execution visibility.
    • Lead the evolution of the sales technology stack, identifying automation, AI, and system optimization opportunities.
    • Ensure transparency of pipeline health and execution risk across regions and segments.
    • Lead and evolve the Sales Operations function to support revenue growth and operational scale.
    • Oversee territory design, systems administration, analytics, and process governance including deal inspection and discount oversight.
    • Standardize global processes and improve productivity and quota attainment consistency.
    • Lead Commission and Incentive Operations partnering with FP&A and CSO on sales incentive plan design and quota frameworks.
    • Ensure accurate commission execution, audit integrity, transparent reporting, and alignment between compensation mechanics and strategic priorities.
    • Partner with HR and Legal to ensure effective policy governance and resolution of related matters.
    • Evolve Sales Enablement into a scalable revenue productivity engine aligned to measurable improvements in win rates, deal velocity, ramp time, and quota attainment.
    • Standardize onboarding, enterprise selling methodology, competitive positioning, and value-based selling programs.
    • Assess skill gaps and implement targeted capability interventions that drive measurable commercial impact.
    • Design and implement a structured sales manager enablement framework with coaching models, deal inspection discipline, and performance conversation tools.
    • Establish coaching standards and inspection expectations across regions.
    • Partner with Sales leadership to integrate enablement programs into weekly inspection cadence and performance management rhythms.
    • Operationalize revenue messaging in partnership with Marketing and Product.
    • Establish standardized competitive enablement frameworks including battlecards, objection handling models, and deal-specific preparation processes.
    • Partner with FP&A to align core sales KPIs with company financial reporting standards.
    • Drive operational inspection across pipeline coverage, win rates, deal velocity, quota attainment, and forecast variance.
    • Surface execution risk early and provide performance insights to executive leadership.
    • Design and evolve the organizational structure to scale the commercial operations function with company growth.
    • Create a culture grounded in operational discipline, commercial accountability, and data fluency.
    • Operate as a trusted advisor to the CSO.
    • Influence cross-functional partners without formal authority.
    • Balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution.
    • Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.

    Benefits

    • Competitive Compensation Package ($203,000 - $290,000 base salary + variable component)
    • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (Health, Dental, Vision)
    • Retirement Savings Plan with an Employer Contribution
    • Professional Development Opportunities
    • Time Off
    • Wellness Initiatives
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Generous Global Parental Leave
    • Calm, free premium subscription
    • Employee Discount Program

    About Elite Technology

    Elite is an independent technology company that provides cutting-edge financial management and business operations solutions for law firms.

    New York, NY, US
    250 - 500
    Legal