Full-Time

Vice President

Sales Effectiveness

Posted on 4/3/2023

BetterUp

BetterUp

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital coaching platform for employee development

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Education

Compensation Overview

$161.4k - $295.1k

Senior, Expert

Remote + 1 more

More locations: United States

Required Skills
Agile
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • Led enablement, sales effectiveness or field productivity for 4+ years with a high-performing Field team
  • Managed people for 5+ years and experienced in recruiting top talent to their teams
  • Worked previously in high-growth and high-performance settings. Preferably in SaaS
  • Strategic sales enablement planning and implementation experience
  • Experienced in defining personas, enabling sales plays, and enabling sales processes
  • Knowledge of sales fundamentals, including but not limited to sales methodologies, prospecting skills, pitch, driving urgency, etc
  • Work across full employee lifecycle from onboarding to ongoing role-based development
  • Track record delivering innovative and experiential learning
  • Executive presence and ability to influence across the organization
Responsibilities
  • Build productive executive relationships and gain alignment for the strategy and priorities in enablement, content and proposals
  • Set the agenda for field enablement by working vertically and horizontally in the organization and establishing a process for prioritization. Drive onboarding and ongoing role-based development
  • Develop a world-class approach to accelerating learning loops that helps us identify learnings and best practices and scale them quickly across the Field organization
  • Bring a “learn by doing” mindset while developing a robust system for creating and syndicating content that gets the right content to the right person at the right time
  • Advise GTM leadership on strategic direction and execution by deeply understanding patterns in field readiness and effectiveness
  • Implement rigorous performance measurement and use to optimize the quantity and quality of the team's work. Drive operational excellence staying lean and agile
  • Design an effective communication architecture that optimizes the learning to time trade-off
  • Lead the team effectively. Define and structure roles effectively, manage and coach the team, and provide ongoing coaching and leadership to drive performance

BetterUp provides professional coaching and personal development services primarily for businesses. Its main product is a digital platform that connects employees, managers, and executives with expert coaches. These coaches help individuals enhance their leadership skills, manage stress, and develop resilience and self-compassion. The platform uses insights and analytics to customize coaching programs to meet the specific needs of each organization, ensuring measurable improvements in employee performance and well-being. Unlike many competitors, BetterUp focuses on a subscription model that allows companies to provide ongoing access to coaching resources for their employees. The goal of BetterUp is to significantly improve individual and team performance, resilience, and overall employee experience across various industries.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$563.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with figures like Brené Brown boost brand credibility and client attraction.
  • Growing demand for virtual coaching supports BetterUp's expansion in hybrid work environments.
  • Jolen Anderson's appointment may enhance internal culture and client relationships.

What critics are saying

  • Return-to-office trends may increase client dissatisfaction due to employee burnout.
  • Departure of key personnel like Katie Coupe could disrupt talent management.
  • Rapid expansion may challenge BetterUp's operational efficiency and company culture.

What makes BetterUp unique

  • BetterUp is the largest mental health and coaching startup globally.
  • It offers virtual coaching in 46 languages across over 90 countries.
  • BetterUp integrates AI technology with personalized coaching for enhanced user experience.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision benefits

Flexible Time Off

Paid parental leave

Unlimited coaching

Wellness programs

Education & learning stipend

Volunteer days

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