Nextdoor

Head of Sales, Central

Nextdoor$192K — $252K *
Media
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years experience in digital media or advertising sales with a record of exceeding targets in high-growth environments
  • 6+ years of sales leadership experience managing managers
  • Proven ability to build and scale regional or national sales teams
  • Established relationships in the Mid West brand and agency ecosystem
  • Strategic thinker connecting customer needs to product solutions
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills
  • Analytical mindset utilizing data for problem diagnosis and coaching
  • Genuine passion for local communities and belief in Nextdoor's mission
  • Eagerness to explore AI and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Own and exceed revenue targets in the Midwest, focusing on growth with advertisers
  • Develop and execute the regional go-to-market strategy, identifying key market opportunities
  • Serve as executive sponsor for strategic client relationships with top brands
  • Lead, coach, and scale a team of Client Partners and managers
  • Attract and retain top sales talent for future leadership roles
  • Establish a high-performance operational rhythm to drive execution
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to influence product roadmaps and market positioning.

Benefits

  • Variety of health plans, including a 100% covered employee-only option
  • OneMedical membership for concierge care
  • Meaningful equity grant with quarterly vesting, first vesting within 3 months after start date
  • Programs supporting local community engagement
Full Job Description
TheImpact You'll Make

This is a rare chance to own the Central region. As Head of Central Sales, you'll be a senior leader on Nextdoor's Sales leadership team, responsible for the full go-to-market motion across your region. You'll set the vision, build the team, and drive the revenue - while playing a meaningful role in shaping how Nextdoor shows up in the market nationally.

This role is for a builder: someone who knows how to scale a high-performing sales organization, earns trust with marquee clients, and thrives in a fast-moving, purpose-driven company.

What you'll own:

Regional Revenue & Growth:
  • Own and exceed revenue targets across the Mid West region, driving growth with both new and existing advertisers
  • Develop and execute the regional go-to-market strategy, identifying high-potential verticals, accounts, and market opportunities
  • Serve as executive sponsor on strategic client relationships, partnering directly with senior marketing leaders at top brands and agencies

Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach, and scale a team of 6-10 Client Partners and managers, building a culture of accountability, ambition, and growth
  • Attract and retain top sales talent; build the bench for future leadership roles
  • Establish a high-performance operating rhythm - pipeline reviews, forecasting, deal strategy, and skill development - that drives consistent execution

Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Partner with Product, Marketing, and Sales Ops to influence roadmap priorities, launch new products, and sharpen Nextdoor's Mid West market positioning
  • Feed customer and competitive insights into the company's planning process - your region will be a signal for the business
  • Collaborate with the Head of West Coast and East Coast Sales to ensure cohesive national strategy and shared best practices

Culture & Community
  • Model and reinforce Nextdoor's KIND culture - in how you lead your team, engage with clients, and show up in the business
  • Participate in in-person events, off-sites, and community initiatives that reflect our mission
  • Build in-person relationships with team members and contribute to Nextdoor's company culture
What You'll Bring To The Team
  • 15+ years of experience in digital media or advertising sales, with a consistent record of exceeding targets in high-growth environments, and/or the ability to perform at an advanced level in the domain
  • 6+ years of sales leadership experience, including managing managers
  • Proven track record building and scaling regional or national sales teams from the ground up or through a period of significant growth
  • Deep relationships across the Mid West brand and agency ecosystem
  • Strategic thinker who can connect customer needs to product solutions and translate that into a winning go-to-market plan
  • Executive presence and communication skills - comfortable in the boardroom with a CMO or on a whiteboard with your team
  • Strong analytical orientation; you use data to diagnose problems, forecast accurately, and coach effectively
  • Genuine passion for local community and belief in Nextdoor's mission
  • Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets done
Rewards

Compensation, benefits, perks, and recognition programs at Nextdoor come together to create our total rewards package. Compensation will vary depending on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

The compensation range for this role includes a base salary + commission structure with a 60/40 split. Commission will vary depending on your achievement of sales-related goals and objectives. The budgeted OTE (on-target earnings) inclusive of base + commission is in the range of $320,000-$420,000 (base salary of $192,000-$252,000) on an annualized basis. The salary range will be determined by the candidate's geographic location.

We expect to award a meaningful equity grant for this role. With quarterly vesting, your first vest date will take place within 3 months of your start date.

When it comes to benefits, we have you covered! Nextdoor employees can choose between a variety of health plans, including a 100% covered employee only plan option, and we also provide a OneMedical membership for concierge care.

At Nextdoor, we empower our employees to build stronger local communities. To create a platform where all feel welcome, we want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the neighbors we serve. We encourage everyone interested in our mission to apply.

About Nextdoor

Nextdoor is a social networking service that connects people in local neighborhoods. The platform allows users to share information, ask for recommendations, and organize events with their neighbors. Nextdoor serves users in various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Nextdoor
Size
1,000 employees
Market Cap
$684.5 million
Industry
Founded
2010
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