Head of Sales, Nextdoor
Central
$320-420k
OTE
$192-252k
BASE
+ Commission
Private social network for neighbours
Open for applications
Private social network for neighbours
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$320-420k
OTE
$192-252k
BASE
+ Commission
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Nextdoor’s mission is to cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighbourhood they can rely on.
Role
Who you are
- 15+ years of experience in digital media or advertising sales, with a consistent record of exceeding targets in high-growth environments, and/or the ability to perform at an advanced level in the domain
- 6+ years of sales leadership experience, including managing managers
- Proven track record building and scaling regional or national sales teams from the ground up or through a period of significant growth
- Deep relationships across the Mid West brand and agency ecosystem
- Strategic thinker who can connect customer needs to product solutions and translate that into a winning go-to-market plan
- Executive presence and communication skills — comfortable in the boardroom with a CMO or on a whiteboard with your team
- Strong analytical orientation; you use data to diagnose problems, forecast accurately, and coach effectively
- Genuine passion for local community and belief in Nextdoor's mission
- Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets done
What the job involves
- This is a rare chance to own the Central region
- As Head of Central Sales, you'll be a senior leader on Nextdoor's Sales leadership team, responsible for the full go-to-market motion across your region
- You'll set the vision, build the team, and drive the revenue — while playing a meaningful role in shaping how Nextdoor shows up in the market nationally
- This role is for a builder: someone who knows how to scale a high-performing sales organization, earns trust with marquee clients, and thrives in a fast-moving, purpose-driven company
- Own and exceed revenue targets across the Mid West region, driving growth with both new and existing advertisers
- Develop and execute the regional go-to-market strategy, identifying high-potential verticals, accounts, and market opportunities
- Serve as executive sponsor on strategic client relationships, partnering directly with senior marketing leaders at top brands and agencies
- Lead, coach, and scale a team of 6–10 Client Partners and managers, building a culture of accountability, ambition, and growth
- Attract and retain top sales talent; build the bench for future leadership roles
- Establish a high-performance operating rhythm — pipeline reviews, forecasting, deal strategy, and skill development — that drives consistent execution
- Partner with Product, Marketing, and Sales Ops to influence roadmap priorities, launch new products, and sharpen Nextdoor's Mid West market positioning
- Feed customer and competitive insights into the company's planning process — your region will be a signal for the business
- Collaborate with the Head of West Coast and East Coast Sales to ensure cohesive national strategy and shared best practices
- Model and reinforce Nextdoor's KIND culture — in how you lead your team, engage with clients, and show up in the business
- Participate in in-person events, off-sites, and community initiatives that reflect our mission
- Build in-person relationships with team members and contribute to Nextdoor’s company culture
Our take
Nextdoor is a private social network that aims to encourage social interaction between neighbours and make people aware of crime in their area.
The social network has had huge success in the United States and has expanded internationally, with Nextdoor now present in more than 242,000 neighbourhoods around the world.
The company's main competition comes from local Facebook groups, which have become less popular due to their limited functionality. Nextdoor's laser focus on building out its app for neighborhoods has helped it to build a better product. Its advertising partnership with Oracle, launched in 2022, will help bring more transparency to Nextdoor's sponsorships.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
May 2019
$133m
Dec 2017
$81.1m
Total funding: $214.1m
Company benefits
- Monthly wellness stipend
- 12 weeks of parental, family or medical leave
- Global end of year shutdown
- Learning and development stipend
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
Company HQ
Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Nirav Tolia
(Co-Founder & CEO)Is also an Advisor and Investor in Early Stage digital companies and is the Chairman of Hedosophia. Was also a Guest "Shark" on the television series Shark Tank.
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