Sr. Sales Analytics Manager

Overview We are hiring a Senior Sales Analytics Manager to serve as a strategic partner to the Vice President, Advanced Technologies Group (ATG). This role supports a high-performing Product Specialist sales organization focused on advanced and emerging security technologies. This is an aspirational, high-bar role for someone who thrives in complexity, thinks strategically, and still enjoys getting into the details. You will help shape how advanced security solutions are taken to market by driving clarity, rigor, and execution across planning, performance management, sales operations, and analytics. This role is not a reporting-only function. You will partner closely with Sales Operations, Analytics, and cross-functional stakeholders, but are expected to independently own your domain and drive outcomes. It is designed for a top-tier Sales Operations and Analytics professional who influences decisions, solves ambiguous problems, and delivers measurable business impact. This is an individual contributor, non-management role What You’ll Do Strategic Partnership Act as the primary Sales Operations partner to the Vice President of Advanced Technologies Group Translate company and sales strategy into actionable operating plans for the Product Specialist organization Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities in specialist motions and recommend data-backed solutions Deliver executive-ready insights, recommendations, and narratives to senior sales leadership Support company-wide go-to-market strategy execution by tracking progress against defined ideal customer profiles and growth initiatives, generating performance insights, and preparing executive-ready materials for recurring, CEO-hosted monthly strategy progress reviews Go-to-Market Planning & Execution Lead annual and quarterly go-to-market planning for the Product Specialist organization, including: Capacity and coverage modeling Specialist alignment and deployment Quota methodology and scenario analysis Ramp and productivity modeling Partner with Sales Operations, Finance, and Field leadership to ensure alignment with broader sales motions and priorities Support the launch and scaling of new products, specialist roles, and overlay motions Performance, Analytics & Insight Own Product Specialist performance management, including pipeline health, conversion, attach rates, and productivity Partner closely with the centralized Analytics team to leverage shared data models and reporting foundations while retaining hands-on ownership of analysis Independently build and maintain analytical models, performance frameworks, and Power BI reports to answer business questions and drive decision-making, rather than relying solely on centrally produced reporting Design and deliver dashboards and analyses that drive action and decision-making, not just visibility Diagnose performance drivers and recommend targeted, data-informed interventions Support leadership operating cadences such as forecast reviews and recurring business reviews (monthly and quarterly) Sales Process & Systems Partner with Sales Systems and Sales Process teams to improve workflows and tooling for Product Specialists Support requirements definition, user acceptance testing, and rollout of customer relationship management and quote-to-cash enhancements Ensure specialist processes align with established rules of engagement and compensation structures Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as a key connector between ATG Sales and Product, Marketing, Finance, and Core Sales Operations teams Influence outcomes in a highly matrixed environment without formal authority What We’re Looking For 7–10 years of experience in Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, or Go-to-Market Strategy Experience supporting specialist, overlay, or product-focused sales organizations Background in enterprise business-to-business software-as-a-service environments; cybersecurity or security-adjacent experience strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at both strategic and executional levels Proven track record of partnering closely with Vice President-level sales leaders Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in business, finance, economics, analytics, or a related field; advanced degree a plus Core Skills Advanced analytical capabilities with strong business judgment and data storytelling skills Deep familiarity with customer relationship management and sales technology stacks, including Salesforce, Clari, and Power BI Structured problem-solver comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity Executive-level written and verbal communication skills Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple high-impact initiatives simultaneously Why This Role This is a high-impact, senior individual contributor role with meaningful ownership and visibility. You will play a critical role in scaling advanced security sales motions and directly influencing growth in one of the company’s most strategic areas. This role is ideal for a Sales Operations professional who sets a high bar for themselves, seeks real ownership, and is motivated by solving complex problems that materially impact the business.

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