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About the team The Sales Operations team comprises 5 main pillars: Planning & Compensation, Sales Insights, Sales Strategy, Systems, and Governance. Together these 5 pillars have a core priority to Accelerate Sales Productivity by executing the right annual strategy, sales segmentation, compensation levers, quotas, capacity & performance management plan, systems that drive automation and governance rules. About the role Zillow seeks an analytical problem solver with strong business acumen to join our Sales Operations - Sales Planning and Compensation team. As a Senior Sales Planning Manager, you will work on sales headcount planning, compensation performance tracking, quota deployment, ROI tracking, and performance management. Collaborate with Sales Ops peers, sales leaders, and cross-functional partners including Sales Finance, FP&A, HR, and Recruiting to operationalize our vision and strategy. You Will Get To: Develop and deploy product specific quotas on a monthly basis for 300+ sales roles Create scalable models by integrating data from various systems to drive pressure tested recommendations for quota deployment Enhance sales compensation performance by developing monthly insights to evaluate and improve attainment distributions and compensation plans. Deploy always on headcount capacity models and forecasts, incorporating total and sellable addressable market opportunity sizes, to achieve company revenue and adoption targets. Deliver thought leadership by developing compelling business insights to understand causality and the impact of actions on business outcomes. This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions. In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $109,000.00 - $174,000.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $103,500.00 - $165,300.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside. Who you are 8+ years of experience in Sales and GTM Operations, with a strong focus on sales process optimization, quota setting, forecasting, capacity modeling, and the design and modeling of sales incentive compensation. A world-class model builder with a thoughtful approach to complex issues and creating decision-making tools that allow for scenario modeling, review, augmentation, and handoff to key stakeholders. An analytical problem solver comfortable tackling ambiguous, complex opportunities and driving the analysis. Strong financial modeling skills, including proficiency in Excel, with the ability to blend quantitative and qualitative data to drive decision-making. Experience with SQL, Tableau, and other Business Intelligence and Data Visualization tools in a way that surfaces key insights around the business in a simple way (Anaplan, Databricks). Experience with sales tools including CRM tools - Salesforce preferred, Gong, Salesloft. Advanced communicator with the ability to use data to tell a compelling story. Experience managing stakeholders and priorities in a matrix environment with multiple influencers. Intellectual curiosity, with a strong desire to learn new processes and systems. Here at Zillow, we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences. Get to know us At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality. Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025, and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care® 2025 list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow. No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together. Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Create job alert email notifications. Log into your existing Workday profile, or create a profile to get started. It’s the easiest way to stay in the loop–no application needed. At Zillow, flexibility isn’t a perk–it’s how we work. Cloud HQ is our distributed-first model, built on trust, clear systems, and the belief that you can do great work from wherever you are. It’s not about where you work. It’s about moving forward–together.