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Get Access To All JobsAt Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.
As the Business Development & Solutions Sales Operations Lead, you will serve as the primary operating and analytical partner to the Head of Business Development and Head of Solutions Consulting. You will play a critical role in shaping and executing the strategies that drive both near-term performance and long-term, sustainable revenue growth. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, requiring an end-to-end view of the go-to-market engine. You will be expected to develop and articulate clear points of view on complex business challenges, translate data into actionable insights, and lead initiatives that improve productivity, efficiency, and alignment across teams. Success in this role requires strong analytical depth, executive-level communication skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Marketing, and GTM functions. The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic operator with a proven track record of partnering with sales and pre-sales leadership, driving planning and operational rigor, and delivering measurable business impact in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary Sales Operations business partner to the Vice President of Business Development and the Vice President of Solutions Consulting, owning the operating cadence, planning motions, and analytical rigor that drive performance globally across all regions and segments
- Own strategic capacity and resource planning for Business Development and Solutions Consulting, translating growth targets into short- and long-term headcount, coverage, and investment plans in partnership with functional leadership
- Lead territory design, coverage models, and quota frameworks in close collaboration with Business Development, Solutions Consulting, and Sales leadership to ensure equitable distribution, scalability, and alignment to GTM priorities
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Marketing, and broader GTM teams to align planning assumptions, investment decisions, and execution against company-level goals
- Analyze performance data, KPIs, market signals, and competitive dynamics to surface insights, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver clear, data-backed recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Design, implement, and continuously optimize operating processes, tools, and methodologies that improve productivity, efficiency, and cross-functional alignment across Business Development, Solutions Consulting, and Go-To-Market Operations (GTM Operations)
- Own reporting and insights for Business Development and Solutions Consulting, partnering with Sales Insights and Business Intelligence teams to build scalable reporting and deliver concise, executive-ready insights that inform decision-making
WHO YOU ARE
- Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative/business-oriented field or equivalent practical experience
- 4+ years of experience in Go-to-Market Operations, Sales Strategy and Operations, or Revenue Operations, at a high-growth B2B SaaS company
- Prior experience in territory management, quota setting, commissions, and forecasting processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions
- Proficient with Sales Intelligence and Enrichment tools such as Clay, ZoomInfo, Cognism, and Lusha
- Proficient with Salesforce and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Sales Engagement tools such as Outreach.io and Gong strongly preferred
- Experience with a BI tool such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI is strongly preferred
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,000 and $140,800/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $130,000 and $160,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part-time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.
WHAT WE OFFER
Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment. From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
- A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
- Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to AI-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences. The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2025. Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News & World Report, a 2025 America’s Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®, among other accolades. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore. The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization. Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you. We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you.
Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.
At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.
As the Business Development & Solutions Sales Operations Lead, you will serve as the primary operating and analytical partner to the Head of Business Development and Head of Solutions Consulting. You will play a critical role in shaping and executing the strategies that drive both near-term performance and long-term, sustainable revenue growth. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, requiring an end-to-end view of the go-to-market engine. You will be expected to develop and articulate clear points of view on complex business challenges, translate data into actionable insights, and lead initiatives that improve productivity, efficiency, and alignment across teams. Success in this role requires strong analytical depth, executive-level communication skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Marketing, and GTM functions. The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic operator with a proven track record of partnering with sales and pre-sales leadership, driving planning and operational rigor, and delivering measurable business impact in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary Sales Operations business partner to the Vice President of Business Development and the Vice President of Solutions Consulting, owning the operating cadence, planning motions, and analytical rigor that drive performance globally across all regions and segments
- Own strategic capacity and resource planning for Business Development and Solutions Consulting, translating growth targets into short- and long-term headcount, coverage, and investment plans in partnership with functional leadership
- Lead territory design, coverage models, and quota frameworks in close collaboration with Business Development, Solutions Consulting, and Sales leadership to ensure equitable distribution, scalability, and alignment to GTM priorities
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Marketing, and broader GTM teams to align planning assumptions, investment decisions, and execution against company-level goals
- Analyze performance data, KPIs, market signals, and competitive dynamics to surface insights, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver clear, data-backed recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Design, implement, and continuously optimize operating processes, tools, and methodologies that improve productivity, efficiency, and cross-functional alignment across Business Development, Solutions Consulting, and Go-To-Market Operations (GTM Operations)
- Own reporting and insights for Business Development and Solutions Consulting, partnering with Sales Insights and Business Intelligence teams to build scalable reporting and deliver concise, executive-ready insights that inform decision-making
WHO YOU ARE
- Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative/business-oriented field or equivalent practical experience
- 4+ years of experience in Go-to-Market Operations, Sales Strategy and Operations, or Revenue Operations, at a high-growth B2B SaaS company
- Prior experience in territory management, quota setting, commissions, and forecasting processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions
- Proficient with Sales Intelligence and Enrichment tools such as Clay, ZoomInfo, Cognism, and Lusha
- Proficient with Salesforce and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Sales Engagement tools such as Outreach.io and Gong strongly preferred
- Experience with a BI tool such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI is strongly preferred
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,000 and $140,800/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $130,000 and $160,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part-time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.
WHAT WE OFFER
Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment. From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
- A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
- Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to AI-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences. The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2025. Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News & World Report, a 2025 America’s Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®, among other accolades. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore. The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization. Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you. We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you.
Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Sales Operations Lead
Target SaaS and enterprise tech employers
Companies running large B2B sales teams have the most complex operations needs and the most consistent H-1B sponsorship history. SaaS firms in particular file LCAs for this role at high rates, making them the most reliable category to target.
Frame your degree as directly relevant
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field aligns with the role. Business administration, information systems, or supply chain degrees map cleanly to Sales Operations. A general arts degree may require additional documentation to establish specialty occupation status.
Highlight CRM and revenue stack expertise
Proficiency in Salesforce, revenue intelligence tools, and sales forecasting systems signals the technical depth USCIS looks for in specialty occupation petitions. Document specific tools you've administered or configured, not just used.
Understand the LCA before your offer letter
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before submitting your H-1B petition. The LCA certifies the prevailing wage and work location. Knowing this timeline helps you set realistic start date expectations with your hiring manager.
Ask about cap-exempt employers early
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and affiliated entities are exempt from the H-1B lottery. If a Sales Operations role exists at one of these institutions, you can file year-round without waiting for the annual cap season in March.
Use your experience to bridge degree gaps
If your degree isn't in a directly related field, three years of relevant work experience can substitute for one year of education. Strong Sales Operations experience in CRM administration, pipeline reporting, or quota management can support your petition meaningfully.
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Is Sales Operations Lead considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Sales Operations Leads typically need expertise in business analytics, systems administration, or revenue operations, which supports a specialty occupation finding. Roles that involve only general coordination without technical or analytical depth may face more scrutiny, so your job description and duties matter significantly.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor me as a Sales Operations Lead?
A bachelor's degree in business administration, management information systems, finance, or a related analytical field is the most defensible path. Degrees in marketing or economics can also work if your coursework included quantitative methods. If your degree is in an unrelated field, relevant experience in CRM administration, data analysis, or revenue operations can partially substitute, though your employer's immigration attorney will need to build that case carefully.
Which types of employers sponsor Sales Operations Leads most often?
SaaS companies, enterprise software firms, and large B2B technology businesses file the most LCAs for Sales Operations roles. These employers typically run complex Salesforce environments, multi-segment sales teams, and structured revenue operations functions that justify the specialty occupation classification. Smaller startups sometimes sponsor as well, but their H-1B filing history is less consistent. Browse visa-sponsoring employers for this role on Migrate Mate to identify companies with active sponsorship.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances of getting sponsored as a Sales Operations Lead?
If your employer is a standard cap-subject company, your petition enters the annual lottery in March, with approximately a 25 to 35 percent selection rate in recent years. A master's degree from a U.S. institution enters the advanced degree pool first, which offers a marginal statistical advantage. If you're not selected, your employer can refile the following year. Cap-exempt employers, including universities and certain nonprofits, can file outside the lottery entirely.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Sales Operations role at a different company?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer once they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as you've maintained valid status. The new employer files a fresh I-129 covering the new role and work location. If your job title or duties change significantly, USCIS reviews the new petition independently, so the specialty occupation argument needs to hold for the new position as well.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Sales Operations Lead jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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