Sr. Manager, Sales Strategy & Business Operations - Canada at Samsara

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 this team: Samsara’s mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy. In under 10 years, we’ve grown from 0 to over $1B ARR by staying deeply attuned to customer needs and fostering a culture of internal innovation. With a $60B+ total addressable market spanning industries like manufacturing, logistics, and construction, our potential for growth is immense - especially in our strategic emerging markets. The Frontier Sales Strategy team’s mandate is to own the end-to-end understanding of our business in each of our international/vertical markets and set the strategy for how to grow it over the next three years. We identify the strategic levers for growth, align cross-functional teams, and drive towards high impact outcomes. We report to executive and C-level leadership on the health and priorities of each market and act as trusted advisors and thought partners to our sales leaders. Each team member is an expert on their respective market across Samsara’s end-to-end business and is empowered to identify and drive the levers for the next wave of growth. We’re defined by our insatiable curiosity and our ownership mindset. About the role: Samsara is looking for a strategy & business operations lead to act as the voice of the Canadian market and drive towards outcomes that unlock exponential growth. This role acts as the expert on the end-to-end business health and strategy of the Canadian market, with a deep understanding of everything from segment-level sales performance to product gaps to FX rates to competitive footprint and everything in between. This role is the trusted thought partner of our sales leadership as well as being seen as the market expert by our executive leadership team and cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience at a high-growth international B2B Saas company, has worked across global markets, and is excited by being part of a fast-paced company. This is a remote position open to candidates residing in Canda. You should apply if: • You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely. • You have an innate curiosity about how businesses work: One day you’ll meet with someone in waste management, and the next you may be learning about the inner workings of a food distribution center. Our top sales team members seek to learn the ins and outs of the businesses they support in order to make a larger impact. • You build genuine relationships with your customers: The industries we serve have relied on pen-and-paper solutions for years and haven’t been met with the type of technology we offer. Our customers value earned trust and human relationships built over time. • You want to be with the best: Samsara’s high-performance culture means you’ll be surrounded by the best and challenged to go farther than you have before. • You are a team player: At Samsara, sales is a team sport. We help each other out by sharing best practices and focusing on winning as a team. In this role, you will: • Act as the strategic owner of the Canadian market, developing a deep understanding of customer segments, sales performance, product-market fit, competitive landscape, and operational drivers to identify key levers for growth. • Represent the voice of the Canadian market, synthesizing field feedback and market intelligence to inform broader company strategy, product roadmap decisions, and customer-facing programs. • Drive and track the execution of cross-functional investments within the business • Lead complex strategic projects with urgency and clarity, such as new segment launches or field productivity improvements. • Work iteratively and with urgency to drive value quickly. • Serve as the trusted advisor to Canadian sales leadership, supporting annual and quarterly planning, territory design, goal setting & forecasting, performance reviews, sales metrics, and in-quarter execution to help teams consistently beat targets. • Develop executive-ready presentations and recommendations, regularly briefing senior leadership and influencing high-impact decisions at the company-wide level. • Identify and recommend improvements to optimize sales performance and help Sales leaders hit their number • Own the rhythm of the business for Canada, including quarterly business reviews, monthly market updates, annual planning, and forecasting processes with a focus on insights, decision-making, and accountability. • Own your own analytics and insights, independently pulling and transforming data across multiple sources (e.g., Salesforce, Databricks, Gong, Tableau) to uncover trends, diagnose root causes, and support data-driven decision making—bringing both technical rigor and business acumen to your analyses. • Leverage AI and automation tools to accelerate impact, using capabilities such as AI-driven forecasting, workflow automation, and generative insights to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and uncover new growth opportunities faster than ever before. • 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 Minimum requirements for the role: • 10+ years of experience in Consulting, Strategy, Finance, Business Operations, or Sales Strategy & Operations • Ownership mindset with willingness to shape end-to-end outcomes of the market. • Experience in building trusting relationships and influencing others (incl. executive audiences) • Experience working with executive leadership and partnering with sales leadership • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects on a tight deadline • Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills; deep sense of curiosity • Strong bias for action • Able to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner both verbally and in writing. An ideal candidate also has: • MBA preferred • Experience working with large data sets and leveraging DataBricks, BigQuery, SQL, or similar • Experience working in Canada for high-growth B2B SaaS company • Business-level / fluent French speaking a plus The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.$148,000—$203,500 CADAt 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 [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] 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. 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