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[Remote] Sales Strategy and Operations Manager

Remote Full-time Live

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kong is a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, seeking a seasoned Field Operations Manager to join their Revenue Operations team. The role involves defining and implementing business objectives and processes for a hyper-growth sales team, requiring a hands-on practitioner of full-funnel GTM Strategy & Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead annual AMS GTM planning process to include fiscal year/long-range modeling, investment ROI analysis, headcount planning, quota and capacity setting, and territory planning
  • Partner with leadership to design and implement the AMS GTM structure, segmentation, and coverage model across roles, including Sales, Solutions Engineering, Customer Success, Sales Development, and Professional Services
  • Provide visibility and performance tracking on the health of the business, lead funnel monitoring, sales efficiency, and productivity key performance metrics via business intelligence applications
  • Lead execution of the operating cadence within the theater, supporting management inspection throughout the customer lifecycle at each level of the organization
  • Support sales leadership with content preparation for key management reporting needs, including but not limited to Quarterly Business Reviews
  • Drive CRM accuracy, pipeline analytics, forecasting, and ad hoc regional reporting requirements
  • Ensure efficient deal velocity and monitor deal management processes, make recommendations on process improvement initiatives regarding deal structures, approvals, booking processes, etc
  • Participate in regular meetings with Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, Legal, and various other teams to assist in addressing issues, building plans, and driving change management
  • When requested, assess inquiries directed to the AMS VP of Sales, determine the proper course of action, and delegate to the appropriate individual to manage
  • Ensure all Sales Leadership team issues are addressed properly, efficiently, and judiciously, and keep track of progress until resolved
  • Any additional tasks required by the manager

Skills

  • Organization and order during busy periods with composure and focus
  • Experience with SFDC (Sales Cloud, CPQ), Clari, Outreach, Zoominfo, and similar tools
  • Demonstrable competence with Google G-Suite tools
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, a data-driven mindset
  • Strong customer service attitude, ability to work independently, and in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • 5-8 years of relevant business experience
  • A team player who works well in a collaborative environment
  • BA/BS in a quantitative field, MBA, or related graduate degree a plus

Company Overview

  • Kong is a cloud-native platform that powers API-led connectivity for developer productivity, automating security, and microservices. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://konghq.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Kong has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 8 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 12 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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