VP of Field Operations
Workiva · United States · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteBusiness Development$253k–$328k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary operational partner to regional sales leaders (AMER, EMEA, APAC)
- Enable leaders to run their business with discipline across pipeline, forecast, and performance management
- Drive accountability for execution standards and performance outcomes across regions
- Establish and enforce consistent pipeline inspection frameworks and deal progression standards
- Drive forecast accuracy through structured inspection, methodology adherence, and accountability
- Ensure consistency in pipeline hygiene and deal qualification across regions
- Own execution of weekly, monthly, and quarterly field operating cadences
- Standardize pipeline reviews, forecast calls, and regional QBR inputs across all regions
- Ensure consistent execution of the sales operating model globally
- Ensure enterprise GTM initiatives are adopted consistently across regions and segments
- Identify execution friction and adoption gaps early in the field
- Provide structured feedback loop to Sales Strategy & Transformation
- Surface execution risks including pipeline gaps, productivity issues, and forecast volatility
- Provide actionable insights to sales leadership for proactive intervention
- Identify systemic performance issues across regions and segments
- Partner with Sales Planning & Performance to validate coverage models and capacity assumptions in real-world execution
- Collaborate with Deal Execution & Governance to escalate complex deal scenarios and improve commercial processes
- Partner with Sales Enablement to identify capability gaps and align training to field execution needs
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Field Operations, Revenue Operations, or Sales Leadership roles
- Proven experience supporting global enterprise sales organizations ($500M+ ARR preferred)
- Deep understanding of pipeline management, forecasting, deal progression, and sales operating rhythms
- Strong ability to partner with and influence frontline sales leadership
- Demonstrated ability to drive execution discipline and operational rigor at scale
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, MBA or equivalent experience preferred
Skills
- Execution-focused operator with strong business judgment
- High accountability and ownership mindset
- Strong partnership orientation with frontline leadership
- Ability to translate complexity into clear actions
- Bias for discipline, consistency, and measurable outcomes
Benefits
Salary range in the US: $252,500.00 - $328,100.00
A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
Raised Stock Units granted at time of hire
401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
Pay
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.
Schedule
20% - 30% travel as needed
Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office.