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For more than a decade we've helped builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.\nNow we're scaling our products for both agents and people to ship and run software, built in the open and trusted by OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide.\nAbout the role:\nWe are looking for a Strategy & Planning Lead to join our Revenue Operations team. In this role, you'll be a key partner to the Director of Sales Planning and Strategy, going deep on the analytical foundations that power how Vercel plans, staffs, and quotas its go-to-market organization. You'll own the models that translate revenue targets into headcount, ratios, and quota - and as Vercel completes its transition to a consumption-based revenue model, you'll help design how we set and ramp quotas in a usage-based world. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who wants to build the analytical backbone of a fast-growing GTM org.\nWhat you will do:\nBuild and maintain Vercel's GTM capacity model - connecting headcount plans to attainment probability and revenue target coverage across Sales, SAs, BDRs, and other supporting roles\nDevelop and operationalize the concept of a \"minimum deployable unit\" - the unit of supporting roles needed per rep/segment - and use it to inform hiring sequencing and investment scenarios\nOwn ramp curve, attrition, and productivity assumptions by segment, and use them to model longer-term headcount and investment scenarios for leadership review\nPartner with the Director on quota-setting methodology, with particular focus on consumption-based quota design - how usage-based revenue signal translates into fair, attainable quota and ramp assumptions\nSupport the \"leading indicators back from quota\" analysis - translating quota by segment into pipeline coverage requirements and activity benchmarks\nBuild and maintain quarterly planning deliverables - quota-setting proposals, coverage model updates, and headcount recommendations\nTrack plan vs. actual on headcount, capacity, and quota attainment throughout the year; flag divergence early and model the revenue impact\nPartner with Finance, Recruiting, and Data & Analytics to validate assumptions and ensure planning models are grounded in real data\nAbout you:\n6+ years of experience in revenue/sales operations, strategic finance, or a similar analytical GTM function at a high-growth SaaS company\nStrong track record building headcount, capacity, or ratio-based staffing models tied to revenue targets\nExperience with quota design and ramp modeling - ideally including consumption- or usage-based quota structures\nExcellent quantitative and modeling skills\nComfortable operating with ambiguity - able to build a defensible model from incomplete data and clearly explain the assumptions behind it\nStrong written and verbal communication skills - able to translate complex modeling into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders\nA builder's mindset - you'd rather build the framework than run point on day-to-day execution\nBonus if you:\nHave direct experience with consumption-based or usage-based revenue models, especially quota and compensation design in that context\nHave worked in developer tools, infrastructure, or cloud platform companies\nHave a point of view on how automation or better tooling can improve planning and modeling workflows\nBenefits:\nCompetitive compensation package, including equity.\nInclusive Healthcare Package.\nLearn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.\nFlexible Time Off.\nWe will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.\nThe San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $175,000 - $205,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.\nVercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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