Sales Strategy and Operations Manager

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If you dont think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job please apply. Nobody checks every box - were looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.

About the role:

Kong is seeking a seasoned Field Operations Manager to join our Revenue Operations this position youll serve as a trusted business partner; an advocate for and advisor to the AMS GTM Leadership team. Youll define track and implement AMS business objectives initiatives strategies tactics and processes that scale. This role incorporates hands-on execution for a hyper-growth sales team. You need to be a practitioner of full-funnel GTM Strategy & Operations a self-starter comfortable working in a dynamic data-driven environment and demonstrate curiosity and a get things done attitude. The successful candidate will report to the Director Global Field Operations.

Preferred location: United States & Canada (Remote)

What Youll Do:

• Lead annual AMS GTM planning process to include fiscal year/long-range modeling investment ROI analysis headcount planning quota and capacity setting and territory planning.

• Partner with leadership to design and implement the AMS GTM structure segmentation and coverage model across roles including Sales Solutions Engineering Customer Success Sales Development and Professional Services.

• Provide visibility and performance tracking on the health of the business lead funnel monitoring sales efficiency and productivity key performance metrics via business intelligence applications.

• Lead execution of the operating cadence within the theater supporting management inspection throughout the customer lifecycle at each level of the organization.

• Support sales leadership with content preparation for key management reporting needs including but not limited to Quarterly Business Reviews.

• Drive CRM accuracy pipeline analytics forecasting and ad hoc regional reporting requirements.

• Ensure efficient deal velocity and monitor deal management processes make recommendations on process improvement initiatives regarding deal structures approvals booking processes etc.

• Participate in regular meetings with Marketing Customer Success Finance Legal and various other teams to assist in addressing issues building plans and driving change management.

• When requested assess inquiries directed to the AMS VP of Sales determine the proper course of action and delegate to the appropriate individual to manage.

• Ensure all Sales Leadership team issues are addressed properly efficiently and judiciously and keep track of progress until resolved.

• Any additional tasks required by the manager.

What Youll Bring:

• Organization and order during busy periods with composure and focus.

• Experience with SFDC (Sales Cloud CPQ) Clari Outreach Zoominfo and similar tools

• Demonstrable competence with Google G-Suite tools

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills a data-driven mindset

• Strong customer service attitude ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and communication skills.

• 5-8 years of relevant business experience

• A team player who works well in a collaborative environment.

• BA/BS in a quantitative field MBA or related graduate degree a plus

• If you dont meet all of the requirements listed here we still encourage you to apply because skills can be used in lots of different roles at Kong.

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About Kong:

Kong Inc. a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies is building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era. Trusted by the Fortune 500 and startups alike Kongs unified API and AI platform Kong Konnect enables organizations to secure manage accelerate govern and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI models. For more information visit .

Required Experience:

Manager