Who We Are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About The Role

: As Director, Sales Finance, you will serve as a strategic finance partner on Samsara’s largest and most complex deals, while leading Deal Desk for our Enterprise business. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, you will partner closely with Sales leadership to structure deals that support growth and long-term value. This is a high-visibility leadership role with exposure across senior leadership, and you will lead a team while working across Sales, Finance, Operations, Accounting, Legal, and Product to navigate complex commercial decisions.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial judgment with commercial acumen and is energized by solving hard problems and helping teams get important deals done. They bring both strategic perspective and operational rigor, and know how to work across functions to create strong outcomes for Samsara and our customers. This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role. In this role, you will: Lead Samsara’s Deal Desk team for Enterprise opportunities, partnering closely with Sales leadership on the company’s largest and most complex deals. Act as a strategic finance partner on high-impact commercial decisions, helping shape deal structures that support growth while balancing margin, risk, and long-term value.

Develop thoughtful, creative solutions to complex commercial challenges across pricing, payment structures, commercial terms, legal considerations, and product needs, building on the role’s existing scope across those areas. Influence deal outcomes through strong judgment, financial insight, and effective cross-functional partnership across Sales, Finance, Operations, Accounting, Legal, and Product. Use data and business insight to support decision-making, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen how Samsara evaluates and executes complex deals.

Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and communicate clearly on complex issues, tradeoffs, and recommendations. Continuously improve deal processes, governance, and operating rhythms to support scale while maintaining a strong experience for both internal stakeholders and customers. Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team.

Requirements

for the role: 10+ years of experience across Finance, Deal Desk, Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, commercial strategy, or related functions, with significant exposure to complex transactions. Demonstrated experience leading complex deal negotiations and navigating cross-functional commercial decisions. Strong financial acumen and the ability to translate company goals into thoughtful deal strategy and decision frameworks.