Manager, Corporate Sales - London
LaunchDarkly · London, UK
- Base
- Not disclosed
- OTE
- Not disclosed
- Posted
- 11d ago
Still open · checked 2h agoon LaunchDarkly's careers page
What LaunchDarkly sells
Feature flags that let software teams roll out code safely
When a software team has to release a new feature, it usually sends the change to every user at once. The problem is, if something breaks, the fix can mean slow, costly outages. LaunchDarkly lets developers switch features on for only some users and rewind instantly when things go wrong, so new code reaches people faster and with less risk.
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Ask hard questionsToo much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.
- Pay
- No pay listed at all.
- Transparency
- Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
- Pipeline
- A mix of self-sourced pipeline and inbound or SDR help.
- Time on market
- Open 10 days.
- Company hiring
- Ramping up: posted 6 sales roles in the last 30 days.
Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.
Questions to ask on the first call
Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.
- 1.
What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?
OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.
- 2.
What are the base and the OTE for this role?
No point investing hours before you know the number.
- 3.
What's the annual quota, and how was it set?
A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.
- 4.
How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?
Full quota on day one means you start behind.
- 5.
What's a typical deal size and sales cycle?
Together they tell you how many deals it takes to hit your number.
- 6.
Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?
New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.
When the offer comes
Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.
- 1.
Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?
What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.
- 2.
Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?
The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.
- 3.
I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?
Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.
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The role
Leads and coaches a team of Corporate Account Executives in EMEA on outbound prospecting, discovery, forecasting, and deal progression for technical SaaS sold to developer audiences.
Mid-Market · Mixed
Selling motion
Who you're selling to
- Buyer:
- Technology buyers and developer-centric audiencesIn their words: “Experience selling to technology buyers or developer-centric audiences”
- Company size:
- Mid-Market
Pipeline expectations
Compensation
What is not disclosed
This posting doesn't tell you:
- Base salary
- OTE
- Quota size
- Quota attainment
- Average deal size
- Sales cycle length
The questions above cover the big ones.