Senior Principal, Sales Compensation Design & Strategy

Gitlab

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. *Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. AN OVERVIEW OF THIS ROLE This position is 100% remote and will be based in the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands. As a Global Sales Development Operations Senior Associate, you will help the Sales Development organization work more effectively by improving the tools, data, and processes that support day-to-day execution. We rely on this role to reduce friction for the team, improve visibility into how tools and motions are performing, and make it easier for sales development team members to move quickly with reliable systems and data. You will report to the Director, Sales Development Operations and play a hands-on role in maintaining core sales development technology, strengthening data quality, and supporting better training and adoption across a global team. This role involves solving operational problems, improving workflows, and turning tool and data insights into practical changes. You will work across systems such as Salesforce, Outreach, ZoomInfo, Demandbase, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator, while helping the team build stronger processes, documentation, and usage standards that support consistent execution across regions. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Maintain the performance of sales development tools, including Salesforce, Outreach, ZoomInfo, Demandbase, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. * Optimize processes and configurations across the sales development technology stack to improve usability and consistency. * Create training documentation that helps the sales development team use software tools effectively in their daily work. * Train sales development team members on core tools and workflows, with clear guidance that supports adoption across regions. * Audit how tools are being used and identify opportunities to improve setup, governance, and ongoing effectiveness. * Investigate data quality issues that affect speed to lead and support issue creation and progression to drive resolution. * Measure and refine Outreach primary collections to improve how data and messaging are managed. * Assist business partners in evaluating the effectiveness of inbound and outbound sales development motions and the tools that support them. WHAT YOU’LL BRING * Experience working with modern sales and marketing tools such as Salesforce, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Demandbase, and ZoomInfo. * Required experience using Outreach in an operational or process improvement capacity. * Ability to maintain and improve business systems, with a focus on workflow design, tool configuration, and operational consistency. * Strength in identifying problems, investigating root causes, and turning findings into practical process improvements. * Experience working with data quality, data stewardship, or reporting that supports faster and more reliable sales execution. * Ability to create clear documentation and deliver training that helps distributed teams adopt tools and processes. * Experience working asynchronously with cross-functional stakeholders through clear written communication and shared documentation. * Experience learning and using GitLab and Git. We welcome candidates with transferable experience from similar operations, systems, or enablement roles. ABOUT THE TEAM The Global Sales Development Operations team supports sales development programs from rollout through measurement and iteration. We help improve visibility, streamline workflows, and strengthen playbooks and handoffs so sales development teams can work more effectively across regions. We are a remote team that works asynchronously across time zones, using clear documentation, written communication, and regular check-ins to stay aligned. We are focused on improving the systems, processes, and operational signals that support scalable sales development execution globally.   Remote-Global HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES * Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being * Flexible Paid Time Off  * Team Member Resource Groups * Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Growth and Development Fund * Parental Leave  Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.   Privacy Policy: Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

Gitlab

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. *Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role   This position is 100% remote and will be based in the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands. As a Senior Manager of Business Development, you will hire, onboard, and mentor Business Development Representatives (BDRs) in your region, ensuring their success at GitLab. You'll partner closely with the sales team, and ultimately drive pipeline and results. In this role, you will report to the Director, Business Development (EMEA). What you’ll do * Train other members of the BDR Team to identify, contact, and create qualified opportunities. * Ensure BDR Team members improve performance and abilities over time by providing coaching and feedback in recurring weekly 1:1s * Plan for hiring and onboarding new BDRs. * Work closely with the Events and Digital teams on Field events and targeted ad and nurture campaigns. * Work closely with Sales and other members of the Sales Development Leadership team to improve opportunity management and qualification processes * Work closely with Sales, Senior SDR Manager/Director, as well as the Regional Sales Directors to identify key company accounts to develop. * Work in collaboration with Content, Marketing Program Managers, and Product Marketing to develop effective messaging for outbound communications to your team’s assigned accounts. What you’ll bring * Excellent spoken and written English * Two+ years of Business Development Management experience * Experience in sales, marketing, or customer service for a technical product - leadership experience is highly preferred. * Experience with CRM software (Salesforce preferred) * Experience in sales operations and/or marketing automation software preferred * Understanding of B2B software, Open Source software, and the developer product space is preferred * Passionate about technology and learning more about GitLab * Be ready to learn how to use GitLab and Git * You share our values, and work in accordance with those values. * Leadership at GitLab   Remote-Global HOW GITLAB SUPPORTS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES * Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being * Flexible Paid Time Off  * Team Member Resource Groups * Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Growth and Development Fund * Parental Leave  Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.   Privacy Policy: Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

Baringa

ABOUT BARINGA  Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. OUR MARKETING TEAM ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED SENIOR MARKETING ADVISOR - BRAND AND CROSS SECTOR TO JOIN THE TEAM.  As Brand & Cross Sector Marketing Senior Advisor, you will play a vital role in driving impactful marketing initiatives that support Baringa’s growth goals within Brand & Cross Sector. You will collaborate closely with the head of brand & cross-sector, marketers across sectors, the wider clients and marketing team, and regional teams to deliver effective campaigns and initiatives that boost brand awareness, engage our target audiences, and achieve measurable business impact. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Working with the Brand & Cross Sector marketing team to support the prioritisation and execution of marketing plans and deliverables. * Acting as the guardian of brand & cross-sector marketing channels, ensuring brand consistency, compliance, and delivery of impactful assets across digital and social media platforms, email campaigns, websites, events, and paid media. * Playing an integral role in delivering marketing strategies that align with firmwide goals and Baringa’s overall vision for Clients & Marketing. * Partnering with business leads and the marketing team to align marketing efforts with business priorities, ensuring structured and impactful go-to-market strategies. * Supporting the design and launch of campaigns to strengthen Baringa’s market positioning and deliver against strategic goals, adapting campaigns for local cultural and market needs across the UK, US, Europe, and APAC. * Collaborating with internal stakeholders (sector marketers, business leads, and wider Clients & Marketing colleagues) to develop compelling campaign content such as thought leadership, client stories, videos, webinars, and events. * Identifying Baringa’s unique strengths and differentiators to inform clear objectives, impactful messaging, and effective targeting of key audiences and market segments. * Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of campaigns, from planning and execution to analysis and optimisation, taking a structured approach to ensure quality and results. Putting audience and market insight at the centre of decision-making to drive meaningful outcomes such as revenue growth, client acquisition, and increased market share. * Overseeing the day-to-day operations for cross-sector marketing, maintaining a smooth workflow, monitoring budgets, and driving timely and proactive delivery of outputs. * Analysing marketing performance, assessing success, and providing actionable recommendations to continuously improve campaign effectiveness and contribute to future planning. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * CIM Diploma qualification or equivalent (or strong working knowledge of CIM principles preferred). * Further professional certifications such as HubSpot, Google Analytics, and/or data-driven marketing platforms are a plus. * Demonstrated success in crafting marketing campaigns nd selecting innovative, data-driven tactics to drive business growth, enhance customer engagement, and achieve sales pipeline objectives. * Experience in B2B marketing operations, with a proven ability to design and deliver impactful campaigns that achieve measurable business outcomes. * Experience in Professional Services, with knowledge of the market and familiarity with sector-specific challenges. * Comfortable with marketing analytics tools and platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, Google Analytics, or equivalent, using data to evaluate campaign performance and optimise marketing impact. * Able to balance strategic focus with detailed execution—taking projects from concept to completion with thorough planning, organisation, and attention to detail. * Self-driven and results-oriented, capable of independently managing time and priorities while balancing short-term delivery needs with longer-term growth objectives. * Professional, personable, client-focused, and highly adept at building rapport while influencing others to drive outcomes and make an impact. WHAT A CAREER AT BARINGA WILL GIVE YOU  PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST. BARINGA IS A PEOPLE FIRST COMPANY AND WELLBEING IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR CULTURE. WE RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING AND PROVIDE OUR STAFF AMAZING BENEFITS. SOME OF THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE:  * Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.  * Flexible Working: We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.  * Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.  * Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.  * Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success.  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.  AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this.  USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD.  We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve.  We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have. JOIN US All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.   BARINGA PRIVACY NOTICES For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com For the USA Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com For Australia & Singapore Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com