Cohere

Senior Sales Operations Specialist

Cohere πŸ“ Illinois, USA πŸ”€ Hybrid Posted Sep 2, 2026 via Cohere careers
full-time πŸ“‚ Sales & Business Development πŸ”€ Hybrid 🏭 Technology

✨ Job Highlights

  • β˜…Pay: $135,000 to $250,000 a year
  • β˜…Hybrid: New York; Texas or Massachusetts
  • β˜…Full-time role in sales & business development
  • β˜…Apply directly on Cohere's careers site
  • β˜…Posted September 2, 2026

Full Job Description

Senior Sales Operations Specialist job at Cohere in New York

Cohere is recruiting a Senior Sales Operations Specialist to join the team in New York; Texas or Massachusetts. Expect a hybrid setup: this is full-time work with regular office days. The salary range published with the job is $135,000 to $250,000 a year.

Cohere describes the job as follows.

Who are we?

Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.

We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.

We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us!

The Sales Ops Specialist role is a strategic leadership role focused on optimizing sales operations, enabling revenue growth, and ensuring alignment between sales execution and company objectives. This exciting career opportunity offers a blend of operational oversight, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sales Strategy & Execution: Partner with the VP of Sales, Americas to define and implement sales strategies, forecasts, and performance metrics.

  • Operational Excellence: Streamline sales processes, including pipeline management, CRM optimization, and sales enablement tools.

  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with the ecosystem - inside sales, solution architecture, marketing, product, and customer success teams to ensure cohesive go-to-market execution.

  • Performance Analytics: Monitor sales KPIs, conduct data-driven insights, and recommend adjustments to improve conversion rates and revenue attainment.

  • Team Leadership: Contribute to sales operations, business development, and support functions, fostering a high-performance culture.

  • Stakeholder Management: Serve as a liaison between sales leadership, FLMs, ICs (sellers), and executive teams, ensuring clear communication and strategic alignment.

  • Qualifications

  • Experience: 8+ years in a similar role contributing to sales operations, business development and strategy, preferably in AI, SaaS, or enterprise software.

  • Skills: Strong analytical mindset, proficiency in CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), and expertise in sales process optimization.

  • Leadership: Ability to mentor teams, drive accountability, and navigate high-growth environments.

  • Strategic Thinking: Experience translating business goals into actionable sales plans.

  • Communication: Executive level communication skills & experience creating board level presentation decks & customer engagement materials.

  • Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:

  • A weekly lunch stipend of $75/Β£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.

  • Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.

  • RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.

  • 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.

  • Annual enrichment benefits:

    Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.

    Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.

  • 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)

  • Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.

  • How and Where We Work:

  • Cohere is remote-friendly, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening soon.

  • For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.

  • For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.

  • Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.

  • If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.

    We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

    We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.

    Beware of Scams: Cohere will never ask for payment or third-party services (e.g., CV writing) as part of our hiring process. All legitimate roles are listed on the Cohere careers page and LinkedIn only, with all communications from Cohere employees coming from an @cohere.com or @cw.cohere email alias. If jobs are viewed on other sites then please verify these through our official careers page.

    Common questions

    How much does this Senior Sales Operations Specialist job pay?

    Cohere advertises $135,000 to $250,000 a year for this role.

    Is the Senior Sales Operations Specialist position remote?

    It is hybrid. You would work partly from home and partly from the office in New York; Texas or Massachusetts.

    What does Cohere look for in candidates?

    The posting mentions skills such as Salesforce, Stakeholder Management, SaaS and Customer Success. Read the full description above for the complete list.

    Where do I send my application to Cohere?

    Use the apply button on this page. It takes you to Cohere's own application form, so your CV goes directly to their hiring team.

    Is this job still open?

    Cohere published the role on September 2, 2026. We check the employer's job board every day and take this page down when the role closes, so if you can read it, the job was still listed at our last check.

    Source: Cohere careers page (jobs.ashbyhq.com). Applications go straight to the employer. We check the listing daily and remove it once it closes.

    Required Skills

    Salesforce Stakeholder Management SaaS Customer Success

    🏒 About Cohere

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    🏒 Company Cohere
    πŸ“ Location Illinois, USA
    πŸ’Ό Job Type full-time
    🌐 Work Mode πŸ”€ Hybrid
    🏭 Industry Technology
    πŸ—“ Posted Date Sep 2, 2026
    πŸ”— Via Cohere careers
    πŸ“… Deadline Dec 16, 2034

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