Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
At Samsara, the Deal Desk's mission is to secure durable and efficient growth for the company through best-in-class, agile and scalable deal governance. The Deal Desk Director for Enterprise will lead Samsara’s Deal Desk function for US/Canada Enterprise segments.
Reporting directly to Samsara’s Vice President of Deal Desk, this role will:
- Work closely with senior leadership across Samsara (Sales, Finance, Operations, Accounting, Legal, and Product) to influence deal outcomes and achieve corporate financial goals.
- Execute at a high pace and ensure continuous improvement through business insights and cross-functional influence
- Foster a fulfilling and inclusive work experience by hiring, managing and developing a high-performing team.
In this role, your impact will be highly visible and contribute directly to Samsara’s business performance and success.
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Metro Area, NYC Metro Area, and Washington, D.C. Metro Area.
In this role, you will:
- Provide direct support to Sales and Sales leadership to help shape complex Enterprise transactions
- Partner with Sales and Finance leadership to inform and execute a syndicated deal strategy, including pricing, payment structures, commercial terms, legal and product considerations
- Utilize data and real-time reporting to support decision-making/executive communication and to identify areas of improvement
- Demonstrate operational excellence to provide a delightful Sales and Customer experience
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships, proactively communicate and iterate on feedback
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
- Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team of deal managers
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 10+ years of combined experience in Deal Desk, Finance, Sales, Sales Operations, Revenue Operations or equivalent roles
- Demonstrated experience in complex deal negotiations
- Financial acumen, ability to translate corporate financial goals into deal support strategy
- Demonstrated ability to hire, manage, and develop talent and lead a high-performing team
- Ability to work with senior management and Enterprise Customers, distill key concepts, and influence business choices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to synthesize data into actionable insights, make data-driven conclusions and establish recurring reporting to monitor performance
- Proficiency in CRM, CPQ and CLM tools and familiarity with downstream systems (eg, ERP, reporting visualizations)
An ideal candidate also has:
- Experience managing a Deal Desk or Commercial Incubation team within a high-growth SaaS business at scale ($1 billion + ARR)
- Proficiency in Salesforce and NetSuite
Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.
We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market.
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
Fraudulent Employment Offers
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in ‘@samsara.com’ or ‘@us-greenhouse-mail.io’. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.
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