Director, Strategy and Planning

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Director, GTM Planning

Reports to: VP, Global GTM Strategy, Planning & Operations

About the Role

Anaplan is seeking a Director of GTM Planning to lead the strategy, process, and execution of

its Go-To-Market (GTM) planning operations. This individual will oversee a global team of 3–5

and partner closely with senior cross-functional leaders across Sales, Customer Success,

Marketing, Alliances, Finance, and Operations to drive a scalable and data-driven GTM motion.

Reporting to the VP of Global GTM Strategy, Planning & Operations, this role is responsible for

owning and executing the full GTM planning lifecycle — including segmentation, capacity

modeling, headcount planning, territory design, and quota setting. This leader will be

instrumental in ensuring operational readiness and execution against the company’s long-range

growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the annual and in-year GTM planning process, including headcount

planning, territory carving, quota allocation, and performance forecasting

• Drive readiness activities and enhancements ahead of the planning season — process

improvements, tooling, data quality, and stakeholder alignment

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistent inputs, aligned timelines,

and scalable processes

• Analyze market trends and internal performance to inform planning recommendations

and forward-looking strategies

• Build frameworks and models to assess coverage, capacity, and productivity across

Sales and adjacent functions

• Establish governance and operating rhythms around GTM planning, including timelines,

decision points, and plan reviews

• Define, and manage GTM rules of engagement to ensure effective collaboration and

customer centric outcomes

• Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 high-performing analysts and managers supporting core

GTM operations

• Deliver clear and actionable insights that drive execution, alignment, and accountability

across GTM

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8–10+ years of experience in GTM business planning, sales operations, or revenue

operations roles — ideally within SaaS or tech environments

• Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end GTM planning processes across large or scaling

organizations

• Proven success working cross-functionally across Sales, CS, Marketing, Finance, and

Ops teams• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and build scalable

models

• Excellent project management and organizational skills with a focus on precision,

quality, and on-time execution

• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and an ability to execute in both

structured and ambiguous environments

• Comfortable managing teams and driving results through influence as well as ownership

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confident working with VP- and

SVP-level stakeholders

• Familiarity with SaaS metrics and revenue performance concepts (e.g., productivity,

ramp, coverage, attainment)

 

Base Salary Range:$181,000—$244,000 USD

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