Salesforce

Headcount Planning & Analytics Lead - Sales Strategy

Salesforce$147K — $202K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of experience in a sales operations, finance, or strategy role
  • Expert proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for data analysis and organization
  • Ability to independently execute analyses and synthesize insights
  • Degree or relevant experience required
  • Experience with SQL/Tableau is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead headcount capacity planning and management
  • Build and maintain headcount reporting infrastructure and dashboards
  • Conduct ad-hoc capacity analyses for strategic insights
  • Define capacity metrics and present actionable recommendations
  • Support annual GTM planning lifecycle processes
  • Create executive-level presentations synthesizing workforce data
  • Troubleshoot headcount operational issues and propose improvements

Benefits

  • Robust professional development opportunities
  • Access to diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Flexible work arrangements and supportive culture
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for community involvement and engagement
Full Job Description
Do you enjoy a blend of strategy and operational execution? The Sales Strategy and Operations team partners directly with sales leadership as a trusted advisor, focused on strategic planning, sales optimization, and business operational support. This is a high-impact role with constantly evolving priorities - you will think strategically, arrive at a focused execution plan, and see it through to fruition. In this role, you will own global headcount capacity planning and reporting as a core function, serving as a critical partner to Sales, Finance, and CRO leadership to ensure the organization is resourced to execute on its Go-To-Market strategy. Impact / Key Responsibilities • Lead ongoing headcount capacity plan management, partnering with Strategy and Finance teams to track in-quarter and in-year headcount reallocations, adjustments, and workforce changes • Build and maintain scalable headcount reporting infrastructure, including dashboards and recurring reports that surface workforce trends, gaps, and risks to sales leadership • Drive ad-hoc capacity analyses across dimensions such as operating unit, region, country, cloud, and selling role - translating historical data into forward-looking strategic insights that inform CRO leadership decisions and GTM planning • Define key headcount and capacity metrics and targets; identify areas of risk or underperformance and present actionable recommendations to sales leadership • Support the annual GTM planning lifecycle, including headcount target setting, quota allocation modeling, and territory planning inputs • Create executive-level presentations for local and global leadership reviews, synthesizing complex workforce data into clear, compelling narratives • Troubleshoot operational headcount issues as they surface; propose process and system improvements to address root causes Required Skills • 3–5+ years of professional experience in a highly analytical, sales operations, finance or strategy role • Expert proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets, including both analytical capabilities and maintaining well-structured, organized workbooks • Demonstrated ability to independently execute end-to-end analyses: querying datasets, organizing data, structuring analyses, and synthesizing key insights • Degree or equivalent relevant experience; experience evaluated on core competencies Preferred Skills • Experience leading or materially supporting GTM planning lifecycle end to end: annual planning, target setting, quota allocation, or territory carving • Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills - ability to translate complex data into easily digestible insights for senior audiences • High critical thinking ability to structure and solve complex, ambiguous problems with a logical, evidence-based approach • Experience with SQL and/or Tableau is a plus • Resilient self-starter with strong sense of urgency and ability to adjust on the fly to shifting priorities • Highly collaborative with strong cross-functional networking skills across Sales, Finance, and Operations At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $123,100 - $186,300 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $147,400 - $202,600 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

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