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, and Equipment Monitoring. 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.
About the role:
The Director of Go-to-Market Strategy will be the voice of understanding how to grow Samsara over the next three years. We identify the key strategic levers required to unlock future growth, align cross-functional teams, and drive towards high-impact outcomes. This leader will operate as a trusted partner to executive leadership and will need to balance strategic clarity, analytical rigor, and strong cross-functional influence.
This is a remote position open to candidates in the U.S. and Canada. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.
In this role, you will:
- Define and evolve Samsara’s key long-term growth strategies - e.g., new geographies, unlocking verticals, new partnerships
- Lead critical strategic projects; work cross-functionally to structure problems, develop hypotheses, conduct analyses, and drive solutions and actionable recommendations
- Bring the voice of the customer the organization: understand and draw insights from key industry, customer trends, and customer/partner feedback to provide insight
- Work with the leadership team to prioritize and execute of strategy to maximise long-term value
- Engage in high impact internal and external communications, including long-term planning, Board materials, executive presentations
- 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:
- 12+ years of experience in Consulting, Strategy, Finance, Business Operations, or Sales Strategy & Operations
- MBA preferred but not required
- Experience in building trusting relationships and influencing others (incl. executive audiences)
- Experience working with executive leadership and partnering with sales leadership
- Effective and mature communicator, able to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing
- Self-starter who thrives and can multitask in fast-paced and often ambiguous environments
- Sharp business judgment, ability to see big picture and to prioritize
- High energy, strong work ethic, disciplined execution skills, willingness to do whatever it takes to deliver results
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
Fraudulent Employment Offers
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