Associate Director, Sales Operations

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

The Associate Director of Sales Operations will be responsible for driving the efficiency and effectiveness of Deel’s sales team by optimizing processes, tools, and systems that support revenue generation. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing sales performance through data-driven insights, process improvements, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution to ensure the sales organization operates at its full potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key sales operations processes, including territory design, sales forecasting, pipeline management, and compensation planning.
• Implement and optimize sales systems and tools (e.g., CRM, analytics platforms) to ensure data accuracy and improve sales productivity.
• Provide actionable insights to sales leadership through regular reporting and analysis of sales performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain sales performance dashboards, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution of sales processes.
• Manage sales compensation processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and timely commission payouts.
• Design and implement sales enablement programs to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the sales team.
• Assist in the creation and refinement of sales processes, ensuring scalability and effectiveness as Deel grows.
• Work closely with leadership to define and track sales KPIs and ensure they are met.
• Lead or participate in special projects related to sales operations, including system implementations and process enhancements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in sales operations, sales enablement, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience optimizing sales processes and improving sales performance through systems, tools, and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and sales analytics platforms.
• Experience in sales forecasting, pipeline management, and designing sales compensation plans.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach to cross-functional partnerships.
• Ability to drive change and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Salesforce certification) a plus.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com.

As part of our hiring process, we primarily rely on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations.

This application process does utilise Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems to assist in evaluating candidates based on experience level, technical skills and qualifications. As a fully remote company, we also utilise AI-powered deepfake and fraud detection technologies to verify the authenticity of candidate identities and interactions during assessments and interviews. This processing is conducted in compliance with applicable Data Protection, AI Governance and Labour Laws. We ensure human oversight is maintained in all final hiring decisions. Your personal data is not used to train AI models. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

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