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CloudflareDeal Desk Manager
Cloudflare operates a massive global network designed to secure and accelerate internet applications without requiring code modifications or extra hardware. As part of the finance division,…
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Cloudflare operates a massive global network designed to secure and accelerate internet applications without requiring code modifications or extra hardware. As part of the finance division, the deal desk team works closely with global sales to structure and finalize complex enterprise agreements. Cloudflare seeks a Deal Desk Manager to architect and scale an AI-driven deal process, shifting operations from manual tasks toward automated, intelligent workflows. This position suits professionals with…
Job Description
Cloudflare operates a massive global network designed to secure and accelerate internet applications without requiring code modifications or extra hardware. As part of the finance division, the deal desk team works closely with global sales to structure and finalize complex enterprise agreements. Cloudflare seeks a Deal Desk Manager to architect and scale an AI-driven deal process, shifting operations from manual tasks toward automated, intelligent workflows.
This position suits professionals with a strong background in finance, revenue operations, or deal management who want to leverage generative AI and large language models to maximize deal velocity and customer lifetime value. The person in this role will act as a high-influence partner to sales leadership, blending financial acumen with process automation to reduce friction and optimize margin performance on non-standard enterprise transactions.
Candidates should bring extensive experience supporting large-scale enterprise sales motions, along with a solid grasp of SaaS pricing models and financial metrics. Cloudflare offers comprehensive welfare, health, and financial plans, including equity opportunities, retirement savings, and flexible time off.
Responsibilities
- Manage the structuring and execution of non-standard enterprise agreements while balancing business health and competitive differentiation
- Partner with sales leadership as a strategic advisor to accelerate deal velocity and improve customer lifetime value
- Analyze pricing and deal terms to recommend optimal strategies for margin improvement and risk management
- Tune automated agents and models within the enterprise deal approval ecosystem to maintain accuracy and compliance
- Collaborate with legal, finance, and product teams to streamline deal desk operations and build autonomous approval workflows
- Integrate generative AI tools and large language models into daily operations to minimize cycle times and eliminate bottlenecks
Requirements
- Have six to eight years of total experience in Deal Desk, Revenue Operations, FP&A, or related functions
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of SaaS financial concepts, pricing models, and metrics such as ARR, gross margin, and churn
- Possess the ability to analyze complex pricing situations and interpret commercial contracts affecting financial risk
- Show proficiency in utilizing prompt engineering and agentic workflows to automate routine tasks and extract data insights
- Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills suitable for technical and executive stakeholders
Qualifications
- Prefer three or more years of dedicated deal desk experience
- Bring familiarity with revenue recognition principles such as ASC 606
- Possess background knowledge in software sales, sales operations, or cloud and SaaS infrastructure
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Flexible spending and commuter spending accounts
- Fertility and family forming benefits alongside on-demand mental health support and an employee assistance program
- Global travel medical insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan and employee stock participation plan
- Flexible paid time off for sick leave and vacation
- Leave programs covering parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement needs
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for this role?
The posting lists an estimated annual salary of $147,000 to $202,000 for hires based in Seattle, and $134,000 to $184,000 for hires based in Denver. Compensation may vary based on work location.
What are the core duties of the Deal Desk Manager?
The manager oversees complex enterprise deal structures, acts as a strategic sales partner utilizing AI data, tunes automated approval agents, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows.
Are benefits provided with this position?
Yes, employees are eligible for health and welfare plans, retirement savings, equity participation, disability and life insurance, and flexible paid time off.
What level of experience is required?
Applicants need six to eight years of experience in Deal Desk, FP&A, or Revenue Operations supporting enterprise sales, with at least three years specifically in a deal desk capacity preferred.
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