Head of Sales, Central

Nextdoor (NYSE: NXDR) is the essential neighborhood network that connects neighbors, public agencies, and businesses around local information. We build innovative technology to foster local community, share news, and create neighborhood connections at scale across 350,000+ neighborhoods in 11 countries. Role: Head of Central Sales (Central Region) The Impact You’ll Make As a senior leader on Nextdoor’s Sales leadership team, you will own the Central region. You will set the vision, build the team, and drive revenue while shaping how Nextdoor shows up in the market nationally. What You’ll Own Regional Revenue & Growth Own and exceed revenue targets across the Mid West region, driving growth with both new and existing advertisers Develop and execute the regional go-to-market strategy, identifying high-potential verticals, accounts, and market opportunities Serve as executive sponsor on strategic client relationships, partnering directly with senior marketing leaders at top brands and agencies Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and scale a team of 6–10 Client Partners and managers, building a culture of accountability, ambition, and growth Attract and retain top sales talent; build the bench for future leadership roles Establish a high-performance operating rhythm — pipeline reviews, forecasting, deal strategy, and skill development — that drives consistent execution Cross-Functional Partnership Partner with Product, Marketing, and Sales Ops to influence roadmap priorities, launch new products, and sharpen Mid West market positioning Feed customer and competitive insights into the company’s planning process — your region will be a signal for the business Collaborate with the Head of West Coast and East Coast Sales to ensure cohesive national strategy and shared best practices Culture & Community Model and reinforce Nextdoor’s KIND culture — in how you lead your team, engage with clients, and show up in the business Participate in in‑person events, off‑sites, and community initiatives that reflect our mission Build in‑person relationships with team members and contribute to Nextdoor’s company culture What You’ll Bring To The Team 15+ years of experience in digital media or advertising sales, with a consistent record of exceeding targets in high‑growth environments 6+ years of sales leadership experience, including managing managers Proven track record building and scaling regional or national sales teams from the ground up or through a period of significant growth Deep relationships across the Mid West brand and agency ecosystem Strategic thinker who can connect customer needs to product solutions and translate that into a winning go‑to‑market plan Executive presence and communication skills — comfortable in the boardroom with a CMO or on a whiteboard with your team Strong analytical orientation; you use data to diagnose problems, forecast accurately, and coach effectively Genuine passion for local community and belief in Nextdoor's mission Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets done Rewards Compensation, benefits, perks, and recognition programs at Nextdoor come together to create our total rewards package. Compensation will vary depending on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. The compensation range for this role includes a base salary + commission structure with a 60/40 split. Commission will vary depending on your achievement of sales‑related goals and objectives. The budgeted OTE (on‑target earnings) inclusive of base + commission is in the range of $320,000‑$420,000 (base salary of $192,000‑$252,000) on an annualized basis. The salary range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location. We expect to award a meaningful equity grant for this role. With quarterly vesting, your first vest date will take place within 3 months of your start date. When it comes to benefits, we have you covered! Nextdoor employees can choose between a variety of health plans, including a 100% covered employee‑only plan option, and we also provide a OneMedical membership for concierge care. At Nextdoor, we empower our employees to build stronger local communities. We encourage everyone interested in our mission to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other trait that unfairly targets a group. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we always consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For information about our collection and use of applicants’ personal information, please see Nextdoor's Personnel Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr