Area Sales Manager, Public Sector, SLED

Posted Feb 25

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The Area Sales Manager (Public Sector) role is vital in all of our territory selling markets. As the ASM, you will lead a dynamic sales team and help GitLab surpass our growth goals. Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, you will be responsible for hiring, developing and leading a high-performing team of Strategic Account Leaders to meet and exceed sales goals. The right candidate is truly passionate about open source software and has a proven track record to talk about! This is an exciting opportunity to unequivocally influence GitLab’s overall success and growth.

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Responsibilities

  • Drives, manages and executes the business and revenue of a sales team
  • Analyzes market dynamics in an effort to maximize existing successes and to create new sales growth opportunities for SLED market
  • Prepares forecasts, territory/industry management, and growth plans
  • Educates team on significant industry factors including competitive products, regulations, trends, customer needs, and pricing
  • Establishes and reports on metrics to measure team performance; correct deficiencies where necessary
  • Ensures that the sales plan is aligned with and supports the corporate revenue goal
  • Manages a team of 5-10 Strategic Account Leaders; fosters a successful and positive team environment

Requirements

  • 10+ years experience in field sales, operations and leadership in open source software or software DevOps environment
  • Experience selling to Fortune 500; willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and sell
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding performance objectives (revenue targets, pipeline targets, etc.)
  • Experience utilizing CRM systems and marketing automation systems (such as Salesforce, Clari, Marketo, etc).
  • Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations; ability to handle a fast-paced environment and challenging workload
  • Strong relationship building and negotiation skills
  • Strong presentation skills; Executive level communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to mentor others
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • You share our values, and work in accordance with those values.
  • Leadership at GitLab
  • Ability to use GitLab

Hiring Process

Candidates for this position can expect the hiring process to follow the order below. Please keep in mind that candidates can be declined from the position at any stage of the process. To learn more about someone who may be conducting the interview, find their job title on our team page.

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The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.

Colorado/Washington pay range

$204,119—$306,179 USD

California/New York/New Jersey pay range

$240,140—$360,210 USD

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