As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven hands on Sales Operations Manager who will be reporting to Senior Director for Sales and Territory Operations, who will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in Salesforce CRM with deep expertise in Accounts, Opportunities, Territories, Cases, and User Objects. This role requires a blend of technical CRM expertise, sales acumen, creative problem-solving, and proven AI implementation skills to optimize sales processes, drive pipeline health, and support organizational growth. This role will address operational issues impacting Sales Operations, have a clear understanding of CrowdStrike Sales processes, policies and champion recommendations to improve and scale Sales Operations operating model during Annual Operating Plan (AOP).The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can lead operational initiatives, ensure data quality and enrichment, manage complex hierarchies, and implement AI-driven use cases such as pipeline forecasting, lead scoring, account deduplication, and territory optimization. This individual will also be responsible for mentoring a team and serving as a trusted partner to senior sales leadership with hands on ability to roll up sleeves when needed.
Shift timings: 5 PM - 2 AM IST
Location: Pune
What You'll Do:
Salesforce Expertise & Data Quality:
Serve as SME in Salesforce for Accounts, Opportunities, Territories, Cases, and User Objects.
Drive case management optimization, ensuring efficient case routing, resolution workflows, and SLA adherence.
Oversee user provisioning and hierarchy management across global sales teams.
Lead data quality, enrichment, and governance programs, leveraging AI tools to detect duplicates, cleanse records, and enrich account information.
Sales Operations & Pipeline Management:
Partner with Sales Leadership to design and execute pipeline frameworks, ensuring visibility into forecast accuracy, deal velocity, and coverage.
Enable or Partner with Territory Operations during quota planning, territory modeling, and account hierarchy management that align to GTM strategy.
Provide actionable insights and reporting that drive smarter sales decisions.
Bring sales-first thinking into operational processes, ensuring alignment to revenue growth.
AI, Process Innovation & Faster Execution:
Implement AI-driven use cases such as:
Predictive pipeline forecasting
Lead/opportunity scoring
Territory Hygiene
Case prioritization and auto-resolution support
Drive policy-driven process documentation using AI tools to create scalable, standardized playbooks.
Automate repetitive workflows to enable faster execution and reduced cycle times across Sales Operations.
Continuously explore emerging AI/automation solutions to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnerships:
Build and maintain strong business partnerships across Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT, and RevOps.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by aligning operational initiatives with strategic sales goals.
Translate complex technical processes into clear, business-focused narratives for executives.
People Leadership:
Lead and mentor a high-performing Sales Operations team.
Establish KPIs, provide coaching, and foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and execution excellence.
Build an environment that embraces continuous improvement and innovation.
What You'll Need:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field; MBA preferred.
8+ years of experience in Sales/Revenue Operations or related functions with at least 4+ years in management.
Salesforce CRM SME in Accounts, Opportunities, Territories, Cases, and User Objects.
Proven success in pipeline management, case management optimization, and territory planning.
Strong track record of AI/automation implementation in Sales Operations (forecasting, deduplication, workflow automation, etc.)
Proficient/Fluent Salesforce.com user, strong understanding of custom objects (and customizing Sales Cloud), standard objects (user object, collaborative forecasting)
Experience with data loading tool like Salesforce Inspector, ETM and Salesforce Maps territory carving and balancing activities
Experience managing, configuring, and creating role hierarchy and forecast hierarchy in Salesforce.com
Strong knowledge of Collaborative Forecasting and how to enable forecast managers and maintain accurate sales pipeline and forecast reporting
Experience with sharing rule settings and Security Setup in Salesforce.com related to role hierarchies
Clear understanding of Lead to Opportunity business processes with an emphasis on Territory and Role/Forecast Hierarchy
Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to question the status quo and think outside the box
Demonstrated ability to enable faster execution through process simplification and automation.
Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing senior stakeholders.
Strong people leadership and team development abilities.
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.
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