Strategic Sales Manager - Network API

Join Vonage and help us innovate cloud communications for businesses worldwide! Vonage Communications APIs: As an emerging leader in the $10B+ communications API market, we empower global brands to connect better with their customers, employees, and partners through transformative communications experiences. For example, Vonage API solutions empower organizations to build their custom omnichannel communications structure. This allows them to reach and engage customers on their preferred schedule and channel — including voice, video, and messaging. Think of a rideshare service instantly connecting with customers, hospital staff conducting remote monitoring, customers verifying their identity before completing a purchase, AI virtual agents servicing customers around the clock, and much more. Why this role matters: The Strategic Sales Overlay is responsible for driving incremental, high-value revenue growth for the Network Powered Solution by co-selling alongside core account teams , shaping complex deals, and accelerating adoption of NWPS. This role does not replace core sellers; instead, it amplifies sales effectiveness , ensures solution-led selling , and enables repeatable, scalable revenue across priority verticals and strategic customers. The Overlay acts as the commercial quarterback for the NWPS solution working with core account sales lead —bridging product, engineering, GTM, and sales—to ensure the right opportunities are pursued, positioned, and closed. Your key responsibilities: Revenue Growth & Deal Acceleration Own a dedicated overlay revenue quota aligned to strategic BU targets. Drive incremental pipeline creation, deal progression, and close velocity through joint selling with core sales teams. Identify, qualify, and prioritize high-value use cases and lighthouse customers aligned to BU strategy. Lead commercial strategy for complex, multi-stakeholder deals, including pricing, packaging, and value articulation. Co-Sell & Field Enablement Partner with core Account Executives, Regional Sales Leaders, and Channel teams to embed BU solutions into active sales motions. Act as the subject-matter expert for the NWPS solutions, differentiation, and business outcomes. Coach and enable sales teams on use-case selling, ROI narratives, and customer value propositions. Ensure consistent positioning and messaging across regions and verticals. Go-to-Market Execution Translate BU strategy into field-executable GTM motions, including vertical plays, bundles, and offers. Provide direct feedback to Product and GTM teams on customer requirements, objections, and competitive dynamics. Support development of sales assets, playbooks, and reference architectures to drive repeatability. Pipeline & Forecast Discipline Maintain accurate pipeline visibility and forecasting for overlay-owned opportunities. Track leading indicators such as pipeline coverage, conversion rates, deal cycle time, and attach rates. Ensure deals meet margin, scalability, and strategic fit criteria. Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as the primary commercial interface between Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Customer Success for BU opportunities. Support executive-level customer engagements, workshops, and strategic reviews. Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and outcome-driven execution. What you’ll bring: Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in B2B2x enterprise or solution sales, including overlay or specialist roles Proven track record of co-selling and influencing without direct ownership of accounts Experience driving revenue for complex, technology-led solutions (cloud, APIs, platforms, AI, network services, SaaS, etc.) Strong executive presence with the ability to engage C-level stakeholders Data-driven approach to pipeline, forecasting, and deal management Preferred Qualifications Experience operating in matrixed, global sales organizations Background in launching or scaling new products or strategic business units Familiarity with vertical-led GTM motions and partner-driven ecosystems Behavioral Attributes Strategic thinker with a builder’s mindset and customer obsession Highly collaborative; thrives in overlay and influence-based roles Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving, growth-oriented environments Outcome-focused, disciplined, and commercially astute How you’ll benefit: In addition to providing exciting work, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative work environment, Vonage provides competitive pay and benefits including Discretionary time off, Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance and 401(k). Additional benefits and perks will be shared and discussed with you by the recruiter during the interview process #LI-RV1 US Pay Transparency $133,653 - $175,419 USD There’s no perfect candidate. You don't need all the preferred qualifications to make a valuable impact on our team. Our employees and customers come from diverse backgrounds, so if you're passionate about what you could achieve at Vonage, we'd love to hear from you. To learn how we process your personal data during the recruitment process, please refer to our Privacy Notice . Who we are: Vonage is a global cloud communications leader. And your talent will further help brands - such as Airbnb, Viber, WhatsApp, and Snapchat - accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable-based unified communications, contact center solutions, and communications APIs. Ready to innovate? Then join us today. 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