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Director of Sales - QualityOne North America

Veeva · Remote · US

Base
$135K–$300K
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
3mo ago

Still open · checked 1h agoon Veeva's careers page

What Veeva sells

Cloud lab software for quality testing teams

A quality testing lab at a food or drug maker has to keep track of its samples and test results. Veeva built a modern cloud version of this lab software, so the work runs online instead of on older systems. Sellers show each lab how it would fit their daily work.

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The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Open 104 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
13 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red flags

None spotted.

Worth asking about

  • Pay range too wide to mean much. The top of the range is more than double the bottom. Ask where in that range this offer would really land.
  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green flags

None spotted.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags 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. 1.

    Where in the range would someone with my background land, and why?

    A wide range means the top number may not be your number.

  2. 2.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  3. 3.

    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.

  4. 4.

    What's the OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    Base is what you're guaranteed. OTE and the median show the upside.

  5. 5.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  6. 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. 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. 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. 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 a team of Account Partners selling global enterprise eQMS software to large manufacturers. You manage regional revenue targets, pipeline, forecasting, and multi-year SaaS contracts.

Enterprise · Mixed

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Quality, IT, operations and procurement leadersIn their words: “building long-term strategic relationships across Quality, IT, Operations, and Procurement leadership”
Industry:
ManufacturingIn their words: “selling global enterprise eQMS (electronic Quality Management System) solutions to large manufacturing organizations”
Company size:
Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Not stated in the posting.

Compensation

$135K–$300K base

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.   At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.   As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.   Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities. The Role As the Director of Sales, QualityOne Extended Industries you will lead a high-performing team of Account Partners focused on selling global enterprise eQMS (electronic Quality Management System) solutions to large manufacturing organizations. This role is accountable for achieving regional revenue targets, driving disciplined enterprise sales execution, coaching complex deal strategy, and building long-term strategic relationships across Quality, IT, Operations, and Procurement leadership. The Sales Director ensures consistent pipeline growth, forecast accuracy, and expansion of multi-year, multi-region agreements. What You'll Do - Hire and manage a team of A-players to create and grow business into new and existing accounts - Meet/exceed pipeline generation and new revenue targets set for the team - Provide strategic oversight and coaching on complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise opportunities - Manage relationships with key stakeholders across Quality, IT, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and C-level executives - Accurate sales forecast and pipeline management - Review and approve expense reports and other administrative tasks associated with managing an outside sales team - Report and maintain timely and thorough notes pertaining to opportunities via Veeva CRM - Guide account strategy for top strategic accounts - Support negotiation of global agreements and multi-year SaaS contracts Requirements - 8+ years experience selling enterprise software and/or eQMS AND recent experience selling those services to the industries including, but not limited to the chemical, packaging, logistics, toys and consumer electronics industries - 3+ years experience managing a team of 4+ Account Executives selling software to multiple industries - Understanding of Quality, Document Management, EHS solutions, as well as the people, processes, and technology in this industry - Understanding of Enterprise Software sales cycles and associated Strategies & Tactics - Bachelor’s degree - Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written & verbal communication skills - Be self-motivated, professional, confident, flexible, and results-driven - Be proactive and driven approach, flexible - Be willing to travel as required Nice to Have - A history of working with companies across a broad set of verticals in Chemicals, Packaging, Logistics, Consumer Products etc. Interviewing with Veeva We value your time and believe in a transparent hiring process. Here is the process you can expect. - Follow the application process and submit your resume. - If moving to the interview stage, our process is as follows: - A conversation with the hiring manager - A personality assessment - A practical case exercise - A final conversation with our group's Senior Leader - Once all interviews are complete, the manager will be in touch with a final decision.  Perks & Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance - Flexible PTO and company paid holidays - Retirement programs - 1% charitable giving program Compensation - Base pay: $135,000 - $300,000 - The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus. #LI-Remote #LI-Director Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.   Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at talent_accommodations@veeva.com.
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