Manager, Sales Strategy & Enablement- Comp, Quota, Territories

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Sales Operations Group

Job Profile

Sales Strategy & Enablement Manager

Management Level

Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $99,000.00 - $165,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The Manager, Sales Strategy & Enablement- Comp, Quota, Territories plays a critical role at the intersection of leadership, strategic analysis, and relationship building. This role is responsible for owning and driving the development of sales compensation plans, quota strategies, and territory design in close partnership with Cox Automotive Sales and Sales Business Operations (SBO) stakeholders.

This individual will leverage strong analytical expertise and business acumen to align sales performance structures with organizational goals, while also fostering trusted relationships across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, thriving in a fast-paced environment where precision, agility, and collaboration are key to success.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the subject matter expert in compensation design, quota setting, and territory strategy—balancing strategic foresight with hands-on execution to drive scalable, high-impact outcomes supporting the newly formed Fleet Solutions sales organization

• Lead the development of sales compensation plans, territory frameworks, and quota strategies that align with long-term business goals while delivering immediate value to sales teams.

• Think strategically and holistically about how compensation, territory, and quota design influence sales behavior, market coverage, and organizational performance.

• Drive territory planning and optimization initiatives that reflect both macro-level market dynamics and micro-level team capabilities, ensuring balanced coverage and maximum penetration.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving GTM changes, comp plan rollouts, quota adjustments, and territory realignments, translating strategic intent into clear, actionable plans.

• Champion a culture of agility, ownership, and accountability across sales operations, influencing executive stakeholders and promoting operational excellence across Cox Automotive.

• Provide leadership across high-priority initiatives by connecting big-picture strategy with tactical execution, ensuring alignment, clarity, and measurable impact.

• Make data-driven, strategic recommendations by synthesizing performance metrics, industry benchmarks, and business insights to guide sales planning and decision-making.

• Facilitate annual and quarterly sales planning cycles, including quota and target setting, budgeting, and performance reviews, in partnership with senior sales and finance leaders.

• Build and manage a standardized quota distribution model across multiple sales teams and job profiles, ensuring fairness, transparency, and alignment with business goals.

• Deliver actionable insights to sales leaders by identifying performance gaps, surfacing opportunities, and driving strategic conversations through robust analytics.

• Maintain consistent visibility into the effectiveness of compensation plans, territory coverage, and leadership impact through a comprehensive reporting suite.

• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, do-it-yourself culture, where success depends on the ability to think big, act fast, and execute with precision.

What’s in It for You? 

Here’s a sneak peek at the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:

• A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans. 

• Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules. 

• Comprehensive healthcare, with multiple options for individuals and families. 

• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match. 

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities. 

• Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance. 

• Extra perks like pet