Director, Strategic Sales (Berlin, Germany)
We are looking for a Director, Strategic Sales to join our team of creatives, engineers, marketers, and business leaders. You aren't the typical sales leader, and we aren't the typical design tool company. At Figma, we challenge conventional thinking and expect you to bring that same mindset. With this role, you'll help shape a sales org still early in its growth trajectory. You'll lead a team focused on our largest clients in driving meaningful relationships that add value to the customer experience and revenue to our bottom line.
Figma is growing and moving fast. Our next team member will be adaptable, comfortable embracing change, a true team-player, and love working with our growing footprint of Fortune 1000 customers. You won't be alone! Figma has an incredible team and you'll work closely with other groups including Support, Design, Engineering, Product Marketing, and Community. As our Director, Strategic Sales, you will lead a team of Strategic Account Executives in Berlin responsible for continuing the growth of our top tier accounts.
What you'll do at Figma:
Drive the development of strategic sales roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives, and goals to maximize revenue generation
Present and position our products effectively to C-level executives. Participate in customer and prospect meetings, coaching your team through live selling opportunities
Monitor market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry developments to inform strategic sales decisions and adapt strategies as needed
Collaborate closely with the marketing and product teams to ensure they understand and can service the needs of the market and members in the region
Be passionate about career development and coaching. Build a diverse team, create and foster an environment of belonging
Lead weekly forecast meetings and mentor the Sales team on strategies to help exceed their goals. Bring strong sales excellence, process and methodology as we expand and scale the business
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
7+ years of sales experience (preferably within SaaS) with 3+ years of management experience
Experience managing strategic accounts and understanding of our technical and competitive landscape
Track record of adapting strategy and execution as business needs evolve
Exceptional coaching, writing, discovery and presentation skills with a proven track record of leading successful and consistent sales team
Track record of increasing customer satisfaction and building lasting customer relationships
At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.