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The right fit for this role is an accomplished Business Partner who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity. Someone who is not afraid to disagree with our internal clients but does so with integrity and grace. It’s important that our Director has solid knowledge and direct experience with a successful Sales function and a keen understanding of what it takes to effectively partner with sales leaders to drive business success through our most important resource - our people.
Job Responsibility:
Develop a deep understanding of the North America Sales Business, including all segments, Customer Success and Sales Development organizations and build relationships and rapport with business leaders to strategically influence and provide expert-level consultation and solutions
Use influence and business insights to mentor senior business leaders, enabling the teams to thrive in the broader Gong ecosystem
Develop and implement the talent strategy that aligns to and moves the business goals and objectives forward, focused, on attracting, retaining, engaging and developing our talent while minimizing HR/ Organizational risk
Build compelling narratives and influence senior leaders to create comprehensive solutions for the business and employee experience by using analytics and insights
Advise on efficient org design and development to facilitate current and future business goals
Provide an “out of the box” perspective to the subject matter experts you’re embedded with, including Sales, and ensure that our Gong people strategies are driven by business needs and actioned in alignment with business-specific work
Identify and mobilize sales efficiencies by helping to identify what is missing, what is not working and where our strategy is not aligned with sales goals / incentives
Executive coaching for Senior Leadership Teams helping individuals reach their full potential and supporting the team efficiency with skilled facilitation
Define unique Sales Learning & Development strategy in partnership with Sales Enablement, L&D and other Sales HRBPs to ensure we have world-class training and development
Requirements:
Minimum 10+ years professional, related experience
Experience in role supporting a sales organization and strategic partnership with executive leadership within a Sales and Sales Operations function
Excellent influencing skills at all levels in the organization and flexibility to be proactive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Competence in making timely, effective, and principles-based decisions using excellent judgement to weigh inputs from multiple team members and effectively handling tradeoffs, then aligning stakeholders to those decision
Deep business acumen to understand, anticipate and solve business needs
A track record of providing HR consultation and coaching to senior leadership on critical initiatives
Solid understanding of goal HR programs, including compensation, performance management, organizational structure, and leadership development
Understanding of various employment laws and their impact on HR matters
Demonstrated ability to partner within and outside of HR
Unquestioned integrity with assertiveness, presence and confidence
Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
Knowledge and experience in Sales Businesses with familiarity with their global HR practices and polices
Travel up to 20% of the time is required for this role
In office 2-3 days / week
What we offer:
We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs
Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle
Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching
401(k) program to help you invest in your future
Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development
Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend
Paid parental leave to support you and your family
Company-wide recharge days each quarter
Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment