Senior Sales Strategy Manager

Senior Sales Strategy Manager Location: San Francisco, CA or New York City. Office‑based 3x/week. About Rippling Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, such as payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. About the role Rippling is seeking a Senior Manager, Sales Strategy & Operations to report directly to the Director of Sales Strategy & Operations and own strategy, analytics, and operational execution for Core Sales teams. This role is ideal for a builder – someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys creating structure where none exists, and is comfortable moving between high‑level strategy and detailed, tactical execution. This person will elevate both the output and impact of the Sales Strategy & Operations team by setting a high bar for analytical rigor, technical excellence, and stakeholder partnership. The individual will serve as a critical extension of the Director, helping scale the function while maintaining deep ownership of outcomes in a fast‑paced, multi‑product SaaS environment. What you will do Strategic Partnership & Business Leadership Act as a primary strategic and operational business partner to the Director of Sales Strategy & Operations and Core Sales leadership. Own the operational cadence of the business, including planning cycles, performance reviews, and executive‑level readouts. Translate complex, ambiguous business questions into structured analyses, clear insights, and actionable recommendations. Influence decision‑making across senior leadership by clearly articulating trade‑offs, risks, and opportunities. Hands‑On Analytics, Modeling & Execution Build and own key models related to capacity, quotas, coverage, forecasting, and performance management. Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly reporting , including KPI dashboards and deep‑drop analyses. Lead ad‑hoc analyses to uncover growth opportunities, efficiency gains, and problem areas across the sales funnel. Set segment‑, team‑, and AE‑level quotas and ensure accurate performance measurement and reporting. Cross‑Functional Leadership & Program Ownership Own end‑to‑end delivery of cross‑functional initiatives across Sales, Revenue Operations, Finance, Product, and Marketing. Translate ambiguous business questions into clear requirements, execution plans, and success metrics. Drive alignment on scope, timelines, dependencies, and trade‑offs; proactively unblock issues to keep programs moving. Design and implement scalable sales processes, operating rhythms, and system changes in partnership with Revenue Operations. Lead sales‑facing operational planning for new product launches, including coverage, capacity, and performance impact assessment. People Management & Team Elevation Build, manage, and develop a high‑performing team of Sales Strategy & Operations managers and analysts. Operate as a player–coach , setting the standard through hands‑on execution while coaching team members to grow their skills and impact. Provide clear prioritization, feedback, and career development support to elevate team performance. Help define the team’s operating model, best practices, and analytical standards as the function scales. What you will need 5+ years of experience in Sales Strategy, Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, or a related field. Demonstrated experience building and scaling strategy or operations functions in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments. Proven people management experience, including hiring, coaching, and developing high‑performing teams. Strong technical and analytical skillset with advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, BI tools, and Salesforce . Comfort operating at all levels—from detailed, hands‑on analysis to executive‑level communication. Deep understanding of sales strategy, sales operations, and the interdependencies across GTM teams. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align partners across the organization. Track record of delivering measurable business impact through both strategic thinking and tactical execution. Equal Opportunity Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Salary Information Salary will be competitive and range based on US tiers in the following ranges: 129,000 - 215,000 USD per year (US Tier 1) 116,100 - 193,500 USD per year (US Tier 2) 109,650 - 182,750 USD per year (US Tier 3) #J-18808-Ljbffr Rippling