Tanium

Deal Desk Manager

Tanium
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,000 - $178,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in Deal Desk processes, including pricing review and structuring non-standard deals, while effectively collaborating with sales, legal, and operations teams. Proven ability to mentor team members and drive initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and revenue recognition.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Salesforce CPQ ProficiencyExcel ProficiencyDeal Desk Process OwnershipQuote-to-Cash Cycle UnderstandingIndirect Management Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the Deal Desk Process, including pricing review, structuring non-standard deals, discount approvals, and booking accuracy
  • Build relationships with the dedicated sales region and drive quarter-end readiness
  • Partner with Legal to triage redlines and assist in negotiating commercial terms, flagging terms affecting revenue recognition
  • Partner with Sales Operations and Systems teams to improve forecasting and system enhancements
  • Maintain and evolve pricing guidelines, approval matrices, standard terms and conditions, and operational support
  • Prepare deal summaries and recommendations for executive approvers
  • Ensure clean handoffs to Billings, Order Operations, and Finance
  • Provide indirect management and mentorship to less-experienced Deal Desk team members

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of experience in a sales-partnering role (Deal Desk, Sales Operations, Business Operations, Quote Operations), with consistent increases in job responsibilities
  • Proficiency in Salesforce CPQ or another CPQ application
  • Proficiency in Excel or an equivalent collaborative spreadsheet app
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present to sales leadership
  • Solid understanding of the Quote-to-Cash Cycle
  • Initiative, self-motivation, and drive to achieve results
  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships
  • Highest standards of ethics and integrity
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to change
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Preferred: 1–2+ years of indirect or direct management or mentorship of less-experienced team members
  • Preferred: history of significantly contributing to company-wide initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity awards
  • Medical, dental and vision plan
  • Family planning benefits
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Transportation savings account
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Life, accident and disability coverage
  • Business travel accident insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Disability insurance
  • Other well-being benefits
  • 5 days of volunteer time off (VTO)

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Hard Skills
Deal Desk ProcessPricing ReviewDiscount ApprovalsBooking AccuracyForecasting ImprovementOperational SupportDeal Summaries PreparationRevenue RecognitionSales OperationsBusiness Operations
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationSelf-Motivation
Tools & Technologies
Salesforce CPQCollaborative Spreadsheet Applications
Industry Keywords
Quote-to-Cash CyclePricing GuidelinesApproval MatricesStandard Terms and ConditionsExecutive Recommendations