Sales Strategy Manager

The Opportunity Adobe’s Creativity & Productivity Strategy & Operations team seeks to achieve revenue growth and drive operational excellence and efficiency for our sellers. The team’s key objectives include driving the planning behind our biggest strategic programs.  Additionally, the focus will be on increasing our sales velocity through implementing sales efficiency across our Global Field teams.  We are looking for a sales strategy manager to accelerate our Education segment strategy and execution. A successful candidate for this role is an expert at extracting insights from data and converting ideas into action.  They will have robust experience in sales or global strategy and translating product strategy into scalable sales plans in the SAAS B2B customer space.  This includes creating and implementing segmentation and sales engagement models as well as developing annual strategic plans across sales and go to market (GTM) functions. Results include delivering annual segmentation as well as mapping sales plays to our customers and enabling the field to generate revenue.  Additional outcomes include owning critical initiatives through to execution, and packaging and delivering sound recommendations to the Field and Global Sales Strategy & Operations Leadership. The role requires partnering and influencing various areas of the organization, including GTM and sales leadership. What You’ll Do Drive annual planning process including segmentation, capacity modeling, role design and engagement models Create internal engagement model playbooks to create a world class experience for our customers Design global sales team operating cadence for the Education segment Develop the end-to-end Customer Journey and associated sales play criteria Create market analytics to inform strategies Develop objectives and key results with monthly reviews and quarterly checks to determine what evolution is needed Contribute to an environment where diverse perspectives are core to the team What You'll Need to Succeed Robust analytical skills including advanced excel modelling, SQL preferred Demonstrated ability in Sales, Sales Strategy and Sales Operations, consulting/software preferred Track record designing business processes, capacity modeling, sales productivity & territory planning Proactive & self-starter with experience driving critical initiatives Proven experience thriving in ambiguity and quick timeframes Experience building cross-functional partnerships As our many awards will tell you, at Adobe you’ll be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog, https://blog.adobe.com/en/topics/adobe-life and explore the fantastic benefits we offer at Rewards.adobe.com. Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We hire dedicated individuals, regardless of gender, race or colour, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. This is what it means to be Adobe For All. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Fire ... (truncated, view full listing at source)