Senior Manager of Sales Operations, Docker
$128.1-183k
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App development platform
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App development platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$128.1-183k
Offers equity
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To simplify the lives of developers building world-changing apps.
Role
Who you are
- An ideal candidate brings deep Sales Operations experience in a high-growth SaaS environment, strong command of our core tooling, and a track record of leading transformational operational change
- 6+ years of experience in Sales Operations, ideally within a high-growth SaaS or software company
- 2+ years of people management or team leadership experience, with a demonstrated track record of coaching and developing team members
- Hands-on experience of core Sales Ops planning, specifically territory routing, Enterprise Territory Management (ETM), segmentation modeling, and quota allocation
- Proven project management skills, with experience owning complex operational initiatives across their entire lifecycle (from business requirements to post-launch optimization)
- Technical expertise with core sales technology infrastructure, including Salesforce, Clari, Outreach, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Strong analytical and financial acumen required to manage vendor budgets, software roadmaps, and data modeling tasks
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise senior sales leadership and collaborate with cross-functional GTM operations peers
- Highly organized with an eye for data integrity, process precision, and documentation
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Senior Manager, Sales Operations to join our Revenue Operations team in a critical leadership capacity
- This is a player-coach role designed for a deeply technical Sales Ops expert who thrives on both strategic execution and people development
- You will serve as the ultimate go-to subject matter expert for all things Sales Ops infrastructure, including architecting our territory design, segmentation models, quota models and annual planning frameworks, while simultaneously leading and scaling a high-performing team
- Initially managing a team of two, with further headcount planned as Docker grows, you will balance executive partnership with technical execution. You will run the strategic vision, coach your team to execute flawlessly, and step into the trenches yourself to solve our most complex operational challenges
- This role reports to the Senior Director of Sales Operations
- Drive the end-to-end execution of core Sales Operations, translating the overarching GTM strategy into tactical territory designs and segmentation models
- Architect and build the operational models for annual and quarterly planning cycles, including territory routing (ETM), segmentation updates, and quota allocation
- Own the management, administration, and execution of quota frameworks, and assist with compensation plan design for the direct sales & GTM organization
- Take full ownership of complex operational initiatives, managing the lifecycle from scoping and business requirements through to deployment and post-launch optimization
- Own and update the Sales Rules of Engagement and account engagement models to ensure seamless, frictionless deal flow and pipeline integrity
- Own key tools within the Sales technology stack, managing vendor relationships, budgets, and roadmaps
- Serve as the trusted daily operational partner to senior Sales leaders, proactively identifying areas for improvement and executing process enhancements
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Sales Operations and GTM ops leaders (CS, SE, Channel, Renewals) to ensure Sales Ops execution aligns seamlessly with the broader revenue ecosystem
- Maximize the efficiency and roadmap of the core sales technology stack (Salesforce, Clari, Outreach, etc.) to optimize the sales cadence
- Partner with Business Systems to design, test, and deploy scalable tech solutions
- Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of Sales Operations professionals (initially 2 direct reports)
- Establish team operating cadences, manage workload capacity, and instill a culture of high ownership, precision, and operational excellence
- Coach your team on advanced problem-solving, data integrity, and stakeholder communication, acting as a force multiplier for their career growth
- First 30 days:
- Immerse yourself in Docker’s direct sales motion, existing territory models, current sales technology stack and existing Sales Ops processes
- Assume direct management of your team, establishing regular 1-on-1 cadences to understand their current workloads, skills, and professional development goals
- Build strong baseline relationships with your core sales leadership partners, and GTM ops leaders (CS, SE, Channel, Renewals)
- Review current processes, systems, and metrics to form an independent point of view on highest-impact opportunities
- First 60 days:
- Establish your position as the go-to expert for sales leadership regarding tactical operational questions, territory updates, and cadence execution
- Take full ownership of the sales tech stack, including active vendor relationships, roadmaps, and budget lines
- Optimize team capacity by refining operating cadences and shifting immediate execution workloads to your team, stepping in to coach them through complex roadblocks
- Partner with Business Systems to get involved in open projects
- First 90 days:
- Drive the preparation and operational execution for the upcoming quarterly or annual sales planning cycles (territories, quotas, segmentation)
- Achieve full oversight of the Sales Ops team's output, ensuring high-quality, precise delivery across all direct sales workstreams
- Be recognized across Docker as both an indispensable technical anchor for Sales Operations and an impactful manager developing the next generation of operational talent
Our take
Docker supplies a hub and desktop solution to simplify the workflow of app development teams. Originally known for popularising the idea of containerising software, it saw itself outpaced by Kubernetes. However, the company has identified a problem with the growing complexity of containerisation, with some apps consisting of dozens or even hundreds of containers - which is what it now addresses.
Docker has had a difficult time in the past, with 2019 seeing it sell off its enterprise business, reduce its workforce by hundreds, and change its leadership team. As a well known brand and ecosystem for containerisation, however, it aims to lure developers back to its product as well as to take advantage of the growing global demand for app development.
Returning to focus on developers rather than large companies was certainly a gamble, but one that seems to have paid off. The company has returned to profitability and raised Series C funding in 2022, which has been used to hire new talent, ramping up its business, and continuing to develop and refine its product. On top of this bounce back to success, it's also embarked on a series of acquisitions to bolster its business.
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Insights
47% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)
Mar 2022
$105m
SERIES C
Mar 2021
$23m
SERIES B
Total funding: $526m
Company benefits
- 100% company paid medical premiums for employees and dependents
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- Employer Paid Holidays
- Generous Parental Leave (after 6 months of employment)
- Home Office Set Up Budget
- Monthly Technology Stipend
- Training Allowances
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Virtual and In-Person Social Events
- Docker Swag
- Quarterly Hackathons
Company HQ
China Basin, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Don Johnson
(CEO)Prior to joining Docker in 2025, Don spent nearly 9 years at Oracle in various Engineering/VP roles. Before that, they spent over 7 years at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer and Principal Engineer.
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