Sales Strategic Planning & Operations Lead

Meta is seeking a highly quantitative, process and detail-oriented individual to join the central team of our EMEA Sales Strategic Planning & Operations (SSPO) Team. The mission of the EMEA SSPO team is to maximize business performance by being the objective partner to the sales & product organizations – through insights, operational rigour and cross-functional collaboration. In your role as the SSPO Lead, you will be a key partner to the business in delivering 1) Sales operations (e.g. performance reporting, driving rhythm of business (target-setting and tracking) across sales teams, and 2) Data-driven approach to supporting business growth and driving efficiencies across processes, organization and systems; identify market and product opportunities to global teams. You are expected to combine analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver insights and operational planning; work well autonomously and in collaboration in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Sales Strategic Planning & Operations Lead Responsibilities:Provide analytical support to help drive initiatives critical to growth of our ad sales channels. Uncover trends and insights about product opportunities, providing data-driven feedback of market nuances to central product teams. Provide key insights for business leadership to support strategic decision-makingCollaborate with Sales leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on strategic projects focused on driving efficiency, uncovering new opportunities, improving resource allocation and operating models. Present findings and recommendations using data to the leadership teamsDrive rhythm of business with operational rigor, support service model, lead operational reviews and track performance on regional goals and priorities (e.g. monthly/quarterly business reviews)Communicate with and influence leadership on a regular basis, highlighting progress towards goals, key risks and dependencies. Translate and execute global initiatives to regional / local level, and drive alignment through partnerships with regional/local and cross functional teamsMinimum Qualifications:4+ years of work experience in a quantitative field e.g. investment banking, consulting environment, corporate strategy/operations team, or similar tech companyProblem solving and analytical skills, proficiency in solving a broad range of complex business problems (commercial, operational, organizational)Experience leading and influencing stakeholders at all levels of an organization. Design, lead and execute analysis and effectively communicate insightsProficient in SQL and experience extracting and manipulating data from large / complex databasesDemonstrated experience with communicating complex or technical ideas and concepts clearly to an executive-level audienceExperience in navigating a complex, ambiguous environment with agility to drive results through effective problem solving, collaboration and communicationPreferred Qualifications:Third-Level qualifications in an technical/analytical field (e.g. Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics)Prior experience working in a large conglomerate/enterprise with multiple organizational and business unitsKnowledge of Meta and products, as well as the digital advertising landscape and toolsAbout Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.