Sr. Director, Sales Communications & Strategy

ADP is hiring a Sr. Director, Sales Communications & Strategy within our Worldwide Commercial Ops (Sales) organization.

 

In this role as the Sr. Director, will lead a strategic, enterprise-wide communications function serving the Global Sales Organization. This role operates as a trusted advisor and strategic communications partner to the President of Global Sales and SVP of WW Commercial Operations. shaping narratives that drive transformation, growth, and adoption of AI-enabled selling.

 

You will oversee all executive sales communication strategy, lead a team of Communications Business Partners, and own the development and execution of high-impact sales events and experiences. This leader will serve as the architect for the storytelling that aligns Global Sales around vision, priorities, and performance. This is a highly visible, senior-level role requiring exceptional executive presence, strategic thinking, strong narrative development capabilities, and the ability to translate complex initiatives into compelling, actionable communications for a global sales force.

 

At ADP, we Lead with Heart and seek out strong, dedicated, and engaged leaders to join our organization. As a people leader in this role, you will have ~7 direct reports with no indirects.

 

Ready to #MakeYourMark? Apply now!

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO: Responsibilities

Executive Communications & Strategic Narrative Development

• Serve as the principal communications partner to the President of Global Sales and SVP of WW Commercial Operations, shaping the executive voice and narrative across all internal and external platforms.
• Develop and drive strategic storytelling around enterprise transformation, growth priorities, AI strategy and adoption, organizational modernization, and sales performance.
• Own the President’s annual and quarterly communication strategy, including speeches, video messages, leadership forums, transformational announcements, and enterprise-wide sales moments.
• Partner directly with senior leadership—C-suite, SVPs, and global stakeholders—to craft aligned communication strategies that reinforce the Global Sales vision and business priorities.

Leadership of the Global Sales Communications Function

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of Sales Communications Business Partners.
• Establish the communication strategy for business units and ensure alignment with enterprise priorities, sales enablement, and commercial operations.
• Set standards for quality, messaging consistency, and strategy-setting across all sales communication channels.

Enterprise Events & High-Visibility Moments

• Own the strategy, design, and execution of high-impact sales events, including the Global Virtual Sales Conference and major strategic rollouts.
• Serve as onsite advisor and partner to senior executives during key events, ensuring message discipline, narrative consistency, and flawless audience engagement.
• Drive creative direction and content strategy to ensure events inspire, align, and mobilize the global salesforce.

Editorial Strategy & Content Excellence

• Oversee a multi-channel content ecosystem for Global Sales, including email communications, newsletters, SVP bulletins, strategic announcements, and sales incentive communications.
• Create, manage, and evolve the editorial calendar for the President of Global Sales.
• Ensure all content reflects ADP’s brand voice and drives clarity, alignment, and engagement across 10,000+ sellers and leaders.

Transformation, AI & Future-Focused Communications

• Lead communications that support ADP’s evolution toward AI-enabled selling, adoption of new technologies, and modernization of sales processes.
• Translate complex AI, data, and transformation initiatives into clear, human-centered narratives for a global sales audience.

Operational Leadership & Strategic Enablement

• Design and implement best-in-clas