Senior Analyst, Deal Desk (6 month FTC)

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture. Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform. Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small. Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values -based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together! Ready to be a Deal-Making Rockstar? Join Anaplan as a Senior Deal Desk Analyst (6 month Fixed Term Contract) This isn't your average back-office role. We're on the hunt for a Deal Desk powerhouse to join our EMEA team for a 6-month contract , becoming the strategic force behind our most critical SaaS deals. Forget just pushing paper. As our Senior Deal Desk Analyst , you'll be a true partner to our elite Sales team, the architect of complex deals, and the trusted advisor who turns challenging opportunities into major wins. We're looking for a maverick who doesn't just follow the script but reads the situation, identifies the risks, and calls the shots to drive our business forward. If you're ready to use your expertise to make a real impact, we want you. Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It: Be the Deal Guru: Guide our Sales champions on structuring winning deals, crafting perfect pricing, and navigating complex contracts for everything from new business to renewals. Master of the Machine: Own the deal process in Salesforce and CPQ, ensuring every opportunity is flawlessly executed and aligned with Anaplan's strategy. Become a Commercial Strategist: Dive deep into contracts, redlining and refining terms to protect Anaplan while accelerating success for our customers. The Risk Whisperer: Proactively identify and neutralize commercial, legal, and technical risks, proposing creative solutions to leadership and clearing the path for victory. Build Your Empire: Forge powerful alliances with Sales, Finance, and Legal, becoming the go-to expert they trust to get the job done right. Rewrite the Playbook: You won't just follow our processes—you'll improve them. Identify bottlenecks, innovate solutions, and help build the Deal Desk of the future. Your Qualifications A Maverick's Mindset: You think independently, trust your judgment, and aren't afraid to make bold recommendations. The Gift of Influence: You're a world-class communicator who can articulate complex ideas, build unshakable trust, and rally teams to a common goal. Deal Desk Veteran: You have a deep understanding of SaaS deal structures, pricing, contracting, and order management. Commercial Instinct: You get the SaaS world, from revenue recognition to the legal nuances that make or break a deal. A True Collaborator: You thrive in a team environment and have a customer-first mentality that inspires everyone around you. The Ultimate Problem-Solver: You don't wait for instructions; you see the challenge, ask the right questions, and architect the solution. Unleash Your Curiosity: You're excited to master Anaplan's cutting-edge products and articulate their value to the world. Flawless & Fierce: You juggle multiple high-stakes deals with precision and grace, never missing a deadline. Proven Track Record: You have significant professional experience in Deal Desk, Sales Operations, or Commercial Operations within the SaaS universe. Tech Sa