Manager / Senior Manager, Data Foundation Sales Strategy & Operations

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Do you thrive at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and operational execution? The Data Foundation Sales Strategy & Operations team partners directly with senior sales leadership as a trusted advisor to drive profitable growth, predictable performance, and effective go-to-market execution across the Data Foundation portfolio (including Data Integration, API, Data Management, and related platform capabilities). This is a high-impact, highly visible role supporting a rapidly evolving business with significant market opportunity.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Employee Success, Marketing, Product, Alliances, and Global Strategy teams to shape and operationalize business priorities. Projects range from long-term strategic planning to hands-on operational problem solving, spanning areas such as: Go-to-market strategy and coverage design Territory modeling and account segmentation Pipeline health and forecast rigor Business performance diagnostics and growth acceleration Sales productivity and resource optimization Executive storytelling and operating cadence support We are seeking candidates with strong intellectual curiosity, structured problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, scaling environment. Key Impact Areas Lead design and execution of the annual Data Foundation Go-To-Market strategy, including account segmentation, capacity modeling, territory alignment, quota setting, and compensation support Define performance metrics and build executive dashboards to assess business health, identify growth opportunities, and recommend targeted interventions Conduct advanced analytical deep dives across multiple data sources (e.g., whitespace analysis, propensity modeling, participation trends, pipeline coverage, and AOV dynamics) Drive forecast excellence by partnering with sales leadership to improve predictability, inspection rigor, and deal governance across business units Develop executive-level presentations and insights for QBRs, operating reviews, and strategic planning cycles Diagnose operational friction points and propose scalable process and system improvements to enhance sales productivity Minimum Qualifications 5–7+ years of professional experience in consulting, corporate strategy, sales strategy, or business operations Demonstrated strength in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and structured problem solving Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience Preferred Qualifications Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable executive insights Strong ownership mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience supporting senior leadership stakeholders Experience with SQL, Tableau, Python, R, or similar analytical tools Exposure to enterprise SaaS, data platforms, integration technologies, or platform GTM models strongly preferred Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life.

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At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $123,100 - $227,000 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $147,400 - $247,900 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.