Vice President of Talent Development, Gong
$300-325k
AI OS for revenue teams
Job no longer available
AI OS for revenue teams
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$300-325k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower companies to unlock their full revenue potential.
Role
Who you are
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in Talent Development, Organizational Development, or related fields—with significant time spent in high-growth tech companies
- Experience designing and executing global talent programs across multiple geographies and business units
- Proven success designing and scaling enterprise-wide talent systems—including performance enablement, succession planning, and leadership development—that drive measurable growth, readiness, and retention outcomes
- Experience working cross-functionally with People Business Partners and senior executives to align talent initiatives to organizational goals
- Strong understanding of organizational dynamics, business strategy, and how to align talent practices to support growth
- Demonstrated ability to lead through change and influence leaders toward more standardized and scalable approaches
- Embed development into the rhythms of the business, rather than running programs that sit on the sidelines
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills
- Strong data orientation; comfortable using talent data and insights to drive strategy and measure outcomes
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Vice President of Talent Development to lead our global talent development strategy and execution
- This role goes beyond traditional Learning & Development—it's about building a scalable, strategic framework that enables the business to grow and evolve through its people
- The VP of Talent Development will be responsible for shaping and driving the vision for how we assess, develop, and grow talent across the organization
- You will partner closely with People Business Partners (PBPs), senior executives, and cross-functional leaders to embed talent strategies that directly support the company’s long-term goals
- This includes performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational capability building
- Build a business-driven talent development strategy that activates internal mobility, capability growth, and leadership readiness as levers for scale
- Develop and implement scalable frameworks and programs for performance management, 9-box talent reviews, succession planning, and internal mobility
- Partner with PBPs and senior leaders to identify high-potential talent, assess capability gaps, and drive strategic workforce planning
- Oversee and evolve the company’s leadership development approach, from emerging leaders to executives
- Own and advance enterprise-wide learning strategies, creating engaging, practical learning experiences beyond traditional L&D offerings
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, using data and insights to influence and drive adoption of talent strategies
- Utilize talent intelligence and analytics that drive visibility into strengths, gaps, mobility opportunities, and strategic workforce needs
- Lead change initiatives to transition the organization toward a more integrated and centralized approach to talent management
- Oversee a high-performing team of talent development professionals to deliver scalable, creative, and culturally relevant solutions globally
- Build and manage a high-performing Talent Development team to scale your impact
Our take
In the world of sales, relying on traditional methods like CRM notes for customer insights can be a time-consuming nightmare. Sales reps often spend hours sifting through data, yet crucial details get lost and decisions end up being based on guesswork. Recognizing this challenge, Gong founders saw the potential of AI to bridge the information gap.
Gong's innovative solution goes beyond simply recording customer interactions, it analyzes them as well. Gong identifies potential red flags and offers recommendations on the fly, helping reps navigate conversations toward successful closures.
With a proven track record and a global customer base that includes tech giants like LinkedIn, Slack, and Shopify, Gong is making its mark on the industry. The company is now focused on expanding its reach internationally and forging new partnerships, solidifying its position as a leader in AI-powered sales intelligence.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jun 2021
$250m
SERIES E
Aug 2020
$200m
SERIES D
Total funding: $586m
Company benefits
- Mental health support resources
- Flexible wellness fund
- Work from home stipend
- Generous vacation days
- Quarterly recharge company shutdowns
- Parental leave
- Employee equity
- Retirement savings
- Commuter & parking benefits
- Training & development programs
- Employee resource groups
- Mentorship opportunities
Company HQ
The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Amit Bendov
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to co-founding Gong in 2015, Amit spent nearly 3 years as the CEO of SiSense and 5 years as CMO at Panaya.
Eilon Reshef
(Co-FOunder & CPO)Initially served as CTO at the company before transitioning into their current role. Co-founder and former VP of Webcollage (acquired by Answers in 2013).
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