Job Description

Description

Who We Are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale. Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. Recent awards we’ve won include: Glassdoor's Highest-Rated Tech Companies for Culture and Values 2023 Great Place To Work Certified™ 2023 Best Place to Work by Built In 2023 Financial Times The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023 Deloitte Fast 500 Companies We see a profound opportunity for data to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of operations, and hope you consider joining us on this exciting journey. About the role: Samsara is seeking an Inside Sales Director to join our passionate, high energy, and fast moving sales team. You’ll lead and support our Managers and Account Executives focusing on mid-sized Public Sector organizations. You will have a consistent track record of ability to hire, develop, and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team. In this role, you will: • Coach a team of 6-8 sales managers on sales strategy, pipeline reviews and achieve quarterly targets • Hire new managers and account executives and provide both onboarding and ongoing coaching to ensure their growth and success • Work cross-functionally to strategically solve problems and project manage • Create content for ongoing training and development • Support managers and account executives through professional development plans • Provide clear and tactical feedback to account executives • Further culture within the team and commercial organization with high emotional intelligence • Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices • Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team Minimum requirements for the role: • 10+ years of sales experience, with proven performance owning a complex selling motion from prospecting through close • 3+ years of experience managing Public Sector teams • Experience leading full-cycle sales into the Public Sector (Local Gov, K-12, High Education) • Strong track record of overachievement with experience in coaching a team on outbounding • Understanding of complex sales cycles involving multiple decision makers, multiple products, and extended time frames • Excellent communication skills and comfortable with public speaking • Strong interpersonal and team management skills • Self-starter and adaptable to change • Continued growth mindset to learn a unique industry • Proficient in making data-driven conclusions • Ability to provide upward feedback • Familiarity with SFDC Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver total compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs). A new hire RSU award is awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually. We pay for performance, and top performers are eligible to receive above target equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market positioning. Annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position is below and depends on your city of residence. $204,672—$319,800 USD At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background, race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, etc. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact. Accommodations Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. Benefits Full time employees receive an above market total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more. Flexible Working At Samsara, we have adopted a flexible way of working, enabling teams and individuals to do their best work, regardless of where they’re based. We value in-person collaboration and know a change of scenery and quiet space to work is welcomed from time to time, but also appreciate that the world of work has changed. Our offices remain open for those who prefer to collaborate or work in-office, but we also encourage fully remote applicants. As most roles are not required to be in the office, we are able to hire remotely where Samsara has an established presence. If a role is required to be in a certain location and candidates do not have work authorization for that location, Samsara will conduct an immigration assessment. If the role is not required to be in a specific location, Samsara will move forward with the remote location that works best for the business. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company. Please note: Samsara does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Samsara employees.