About this Sales Enablement Program Manager role at Thales
Position Summary
Thales is looking for a Sales Enablement – Application Security Program Manager who plays a crucial role in equipping the global sales organization with the knowledge, resources, and tools for sellers to sell Application Security products effectively.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective sales enablement programs that focus on Thales’ Application Security product offerings, enabling sellers to articulate the value proposition that addresses prospect and customer needs.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Drive Adoption of Product Knowledge: Ensure the sales team meets competency requirements and achieves sales goals by building comprehensive enablement programs focused on product expertise.
Provide Subject Matter Expertise: Develop and deliver product enablement materials and training sessions to equip the sales team with essential knowledge and skills.
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with Product, Product Marketing, and Sales Enablement colleagues to supply the sales team with the necessary knowledge, tools, and resources for effective product sales.
Develop Global, Regional and Segment-Specific Programs: Create tailored product enablement programs that deliver customer value across various regions and segments.
Create Field Assets: Create enablement for field resources such as pitch decks, competitive research, discovery, product knowledge, and domain knowledge within Thales’ Application Security product line.
Measure Program Impact: Utilize reporting tools to assess the performance of campaigns and programs, ensuring alignment with sales objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive Experience: Possess 8+ combined years in sales enablement or product enablement, with a proven track record of creating innovative and impactful seller enablement programs.
Stakeholder Relationship Management: Show proven success in managing relationships with key stakeholders across various departments.
Program Management Skills: Exhibit strong program management experience in product enablement with demonstrated success in running multiple programs at the same time
Exceptional Communication: Possess excellent communication skills with a history of successful cross-functional collaboration.
Continuous Learning Attitude: Demonstrate a desire to learn, build, and educate, while staying up to date with industry trends and best practices.
Exceptional Presentation Skills: Exhibit strong presentation skills, with experience facilitating in person and VILT sessions at scale (experience presenting at conferences).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
Industry Knowledge: Demonstrate understanding of Application Security go-to-market strategies, marketing, and digital trends.
Strong Product Strategy: Experience working with product teams & marketing to launch new products and features, from Beta to GA.
Technical Proficiency: Have working knowledge of content management systems, such as Allego, and other relevant sales enablement tools.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with applicable federal law, state law (the California Fair Chance Act), and local ordinances (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County’s Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers).Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between
Total Target Cash (TTC) 112,866.00 - 231,150.00 USD Annual
This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please raise HR request through MyThales)
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program
