In this opportunity as
Director, GTM Operations – Europe,
you will be responsible for managing daily operations to achieve the designated goals for Segment Sales and Client Management teams across the Legal Professionals and Corporates Europe Segment of Thomson Reuters.
The primary responsibilities of this position include partnering with the sales and business leadership to initiate and drive sales initiatives, lead CRM adoption and usage, own the sales and renewal forecast process, identify opportunities to remove administrative burdens, improve the efficiency of the sales organization, own strategy and execution of annual planning and develop technology plan for field tools through operations to support retention and growth through tactical and strategic initiatives.
About the Role
In this opportunity as
Director, GTM Operations - Europe
, you will:
Excel in directing a high-performing global team, using exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to build a collaborative environment that empowers and drives success across markets.
Initiate and drive major projects involving data collection, analysis, and investigation, develop recommendations, advocate initiatives, and create a model for implementation.
The extent and range of projects include areas such as territory utilization projects, sales rep analysis, pipeline analytics, territory profiling, forecasting analytics and documenting best practice sales processes
Partner with Sales and transformation leadership by initiating and driving major projects involving Sales Operations analysis and investigation including, but not limited to, developing recommendations, advocating prioritization of initiatives, and creating a model for implementation
Partner cross functionally to define and implement optimal GTM structure to enable achievement of sales and renewal targets Identify, design and lead projects that further simplify the complex data ecosystem to drive standardization in business intelligence for the business
Proactively create and implement strategies for sales process improvement and effectiveness that facilitates an organization of continuous process improvement, drive implementation and adoption of sales tools & support to ensure efficiency and consistency in coaching, performance, and reporting.
Assess current operating processes and business model relative to the dynamics of the current market and position.
Lead President level forecast calls to drive focus, accountability and deal level inspection to ensure efficacy of Corporates forecasting process
Demonstrate a strong ability to partner with cross-functional teams, including Sales Enablement, Marketing, Product Development, and others, fostering a collaborative culture and managing diverse stakeholders.
This includes applying conflict resolution and consensus-building skills to drive sales process improvements and enablement initiatives
Partner with Sales, Marketing and P&A teams to deliver a streamlined and accurate forecasting methodology with an emphasis on pipeline driven insights and performance-based discussions
Structure, document, and communicate rules of engagement and sales policies within organizations balanced between the right level of required documentation and ease of use.
Serve as a primary resource for pre-sales inquiries while focusing team on key priorities that drive and impact sales.
Lead implementations for Segment acquisition & global integration
Work across Sales Operations to ensure best practices in process, tools and adoption
About You
You're a fit for the role of
Director of Sales Operations,
if your background includes:
10+ years of experience in GTM operations, sales, revenue operations, strategy, marketing or related experience
Four-year college degree required
Business operations experience, primarily in project management, GTM structuring and implementing process improvements
Prior people management experience required leading a high performing employees
Sales Pipeline management and Forecasting process experience
Experience using business analytics to determine root causes and identify solutions
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sales and client management workflow procedures and general business workflows
Prior exposure to sales and client management environments and working directly with the sales and account management field and inside organization
Proven ability to build relationships cross functionally and influence all levels within the organization
Strong thought leadership, influential communication skills, and a capacity to guide and direct field-facing initiatives through the leadership team
Strong business acumen and ability to optimize operational sales channel performance
Proven effective project management capability in a highly-matrixed, customer-centric organization
Ability to travel as required by the needs of the business – estimated 20%
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What's in it For You?
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This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth:
By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions.
Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits:
We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture:
Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
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Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute.
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