Director of Sales Operations - Canada

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Position Summary:

The Director of Sales Operations will lead sales operations initiatives across the Canada Business Unit, driving efficiency, consistency, and operational excellence across the sales organization.

As a trusted advisor to the Canada Business Unit leader and a key member of the leadership team, you will partner on strategic planning, implement scalable sales methodologies, and deliver data-driven insights that accelerate revenue growth and improve business performance.

Responsibilities:

1. Sales Strategy and Planning

• Partner with the Canada leadership team to develop and execute the sales strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Conduct market and performance analysis to identify growth opportunities, trends, and competitive insights within Canada.
• Own and drive the annual strategic planning process for the business unit in collaboration with sales leadership.
• Align roles to market opportunity and define sales targets, quotas, and territories to optimize coverage and productivity.

2. Sales Operations Management

• Own the forecast submission process and business unit P&L, ensuring accuracy, rigor, and transparency.
• Establish and continuously optimize core sales processes, including lead management, opportunity tracking, pipeline management, and forecasting.
• Implement and manage performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting to measure sales effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
• Improve forecast accuracy through analysis of historical performance, pipeline health, and market dynamics.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment between revenue execution and financial reporting.
• Lead the quarterly commissions process in collaboration with central sales operations and finance.
• Review and approve pricing and deal structures in partnership with sales leadership to ensure compliance and profitability.

3. Sales Analytics and Insights

• Analyze sales performance data to identify trends, risks, and revenue growth opportunities.
• Deliver regular and ad hoc reporting, dashboards, and executive presentations with clear, actionable insights.
• Use data to inform decision-making and shape strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Business Intelligence to define and deliver the metrics required to run the business effectively.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, finance, technical, HR, and operations teams to ensure alignment across all go-to-market motions.
• Partner with IT to evaluate and implement sales technology solutions, including CRM enhancements and sales productivity tools, to improve efficiency and scale

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in sales operations or a similar function within cybersecurity or SaaS environments.
• Strong expertise in sales processes, methodologies, and operational best practices.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to operate at both a detailed and executive level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics and Tableau.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to drive alignment across functions.
• Willingness to travel across Canada to partner with regional leaders.
• Fluent in English required; French is considered an asset.

What We Offer You:

You're important to us. What matters to you, matters to us too. Trend Micro provides benefit options for you and your family.

• Group benefits program with health and dental coverage
• Telehealth Virtual Health Services
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability 
• Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Retirement Savings Programs with company match
• Paid Time Off
• 14 Annual Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

We offer competitive compensation with bonus opportunity tied to company performance, along with room to enhance your skills through ongoing learning and broad technological opportunities. Achieving work-life balance is a priority, complemented by team activities, fostering an environment rooted in equity, inclusion, and collaboration, that is reflected in both our culture and our work.

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No sponsorship will be provided for work permit applications or renewals for this position now or in the future.

For applicants in the province of Ontario: Trend Micro Canada is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is CAD $150,000.00-$200,000.00. A candidate’s final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors to include, but not limited to relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

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