Senior Manager of Sales Strategy

About Axiom:

Axiom is where legal teams go to find the right talent for everything from routine in-house tasks to complex outside counsel work. Too many legal departments are stuck having to choose between paying the high fees of their law firm, hiring full-time employees they don’t need, or turning to a low-cost agency that can’t meet their quality standards. At the same time, top lawyers want to work on challenging legal matters, but they want more control over how, when, and where they practice. Both are forced compromises that no one should have to make. Axiom shares and meets the higher standards of its clients and lawyers, with our “work smarter, adapt faster, go further” approach – connecting growing mid-market and Fortune 500 companies with the world’s deepest bench of experienced, specialized legal talent.

About the team:

• The Revenue Operations team is responsible for maximizing the productivity and effectiveness of our commercial organization through planning, reporting & analytics, data management, territory strategy, goal setting, incentive design, and process optimization.

Why this role:

• This is a high-impact role at the center of Axiom’s growth strategy, with the opportunity to shape how the business scales its revenue engine. You will partner directly with Sales and executive leadership to define how performance is measured, how resources are allocated, and how the business plans and executes.

About the role:

• As a Senior Manager, Sales Operations & Strategy, you will own and drive the systems, planning frameworks, and processes that underpin revenue performance. You will operate as a strategic partner to Sales, Finance, and executive stakeholders, influencing decisions and leading cross-functional alignment independently.

• This role goes beyond reporting and execution - you will define how the business operates, from territory design to performance management, and be accountable for outcomes end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities:

Revenue Planning & Territory Strategy

• Own end-to-end territory design and segmentation strategy, including account allocation, coverage models, and market prioritization
• Lead annual and ongoing planning cycles, including territory planning, quota setting, and capacity modeling
• Balance growth, efficiency, and seller productivity through data-driven territory and coverage design
• Continuously evaluate and optimize territory performance and make recommendations to leadership

Performance Analytics & Business Insights

• Define how revenue performance is measured and operationalized across the business
• Own the performance analytics framework (pipeline health, conversion, productivity, and forecasting inputs)
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that influence GTM strategy
• Identify structural performance gaps and lead initiatives to improve outcomes

Systems, Data & Reporting

• Own and evolve reporting and data infrastructure across Salesforce, Tableau, and data platforms
• Use SQL and Databricks to build scalable data models and enable self-serve analytics
• Design and deliver Tableau dashboards that support executive decision-making
• Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, and consistency across systems

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as a strategic partner to Sales and Revenue leadership (VP+), influencing planning, investment, and operating decisions
• Independently lead cross-functional alignment across Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Data teams
• Operate effectively in high-stakes, ambiguous environments without requiring senior oversight

Operational Excellence & Execution

• Own and run critical business cadences (e.g., annual planning, QBRs, performance reviews)
• Design scalable processes that improve efficiency and reduce friction in the sales process
• Drive initiatives from problem identification through execution and measurable impact

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, Business Analytics, or similar quantitative roles
• Proven track record of owning and driving large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact
• Strong experience working directly with senior stakeholders (Director+ / VP level)
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and drive decisions in ambiguous, high-stakes environments

Core Capabilities

• Ability to translate data into strategy and influence decisions
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to structure and solve complex, ambiguous problems
• Strong ownership mindset and bias toward action

Preferred Experience

• Salesforce (CRM) expertise
• Experience with territory planning, quota setting, and capacity modeling at scale
• Experience in high-growth or complex GTM environments
• Exposure to forecasting, financial modeling, or strategic planning

What distinguishes this role

• Owns and drives cross-functional systems that underpin revenue performance
• Leads territory and planning strategy, not just execution
• Influences executive-level decisions and business strategy
• Operates fully autonomously in stakeholder management and decision-making
• Accountable for delivering measurable business outcomes, not just analysis

Our People Reflect Our Values! We are:

• Innovative: We generate new, creative, and disruptive ideas to change the status quo in their fields
• Performance Oriented: We possess an unbelievable work ethic and unwavering commitment to quality
• Cross-functionally collaborative: We bring others together, creating strong relationships across lines of difference
• Data & Fact Based: We seek to understand and learn from information and perspectives everywhere
• Customer First: We aim to delight our clients and legal talent at every opportunity

Axiom’s total rewards philosophy is to be transparent and equitable with all job candidates. The annual base salary range for this role located in Chicago, Illinois is $83,000 - 95,500 + a 20% annual bonus depending on experience. You can also participate in our benefits programs that include healthcare, life and disability coverage, 401K with company match, paid sick and personal time off, paid parental leave and more. Please note that the final compensation is determined by several considerations, including the quality of your experience and expertise, your ability to immediately contribute to Axiom, your potential to move up to the next level, the market you are located in, and other business considerations.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in the application process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.