Emily Payne

Operations Associate

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada9 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in sales enablement and leadership development.
Proven track record in building high-performing teams.
Passionate advocate for mentorship and equity in the workplace.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sales Enablement Leader in the SaaS industry, focusing on team development and strategic execution.

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Skills

Core Skills

Sales EnablementLeadership DevelopmentTalent Development

Other Skills

Sales MethodologyChange ManagementCoachingLeadership EnablementData AnalysisCommunication StrategyOKRs ImplementationSales Enablement StrategyTeam LeadershipTraining Program DevelopmentSales StrategyProject ManagementTeam ManagementSales OnboardingKPI Design

About

I’m a sales enablement leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and human connection. With over a decade in tech, I’ve built a career helping go-to-market teams grow with confidence, through programs that align deeply to business goals, enablement that’s actually actionable, and leadership rooted in empathy. As a working mom, I know the importance of doing meaningful work without burning out. I believe impact isn’t measured by hours worked or titles held - it’s about showing up with intention, creating space for others, and leaving things better than you found them. I also lead the Women at 1Password ERG, where I champion mentorship, career growth, and equity. My most rewarding moments come from helping others feel seen, supported, and empowered to define success on their own terms. Let’s connect if you care about building high-performing teams, inclusive cultures, and careers that reflect real life.

Experience

Dayforce

Domain Curriculum Architect

Dec 2025 – Present · 4 mos

Leading how the sales team utilizes consistent qualification and execution practices and strengthening core selling skills that drive measurable revenue performance across GTM teams

Sales EnablementSales MethodologyChange ManagementLeadership DevelopmentCoaching

1password

2 roles

Women at 1Password ERG Lead

Mar 2025 – Dec 2025 · 9 mos

Sales Enablement Manager

Mar 2023 – Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Partnered with the GTM Senior Leadership Team to define the global sales methodology implementation strategy (MEDDPICC) and led full-cycle execution - including change management planning, front-line manager enablement, and ongoing reinforcement to drive meaningful behaviour adoption across AEs, BDRs, SEs, and CS.
Owned the end-to-end Leadership Enablement Strategy for GTM leaders - developing and delivering programming across skill development, tool adoption, forecasting and pipeline management, talent development, and new leader onboarding.
Designed and facilitated the CliftonStrengths coaching program for GTM managers, including team workshops and 1:1 coaching sessions to improve self-awareness, collaboration, and leadership effectiveness.
Owned communications strategy and rhythms for GTM leaders - including monthly GTM Leadership Calls, Slack channel strategy and content, and business updates that ensure alignment, clarity, and shared accountability across regions and functions.
Curated and operationalized key business insights and dashboards that equip SLT and front-line managers with data to make informed decisions, identify pipeline risks, and coach to high-impact deal and talent opportunities.

Sales MethodologyLeadership EnablementCoachingData AnalysisCommunication StrategySales Enablement+1

Bridgit

Sr. Talent Development Manager

May 2022 – Dec 2022 · 7 mos

Designed talent development strategy and KPIs
Implemented OKRs and drove adoption across sr. leadership team
Created & facilitated leadership development program, improving manager effectiveness and increasing employee satisfaction scores

Talent DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentOKRs Implementation

Shopify

2 roles

Lead, Global Sales Enablement & Early Sales Talent

Promoted

Aug 2019 – May 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Owned the global sales enablement strategy and KPIs
Partnered with Business Operations to establish enablement success metrics, conduct monthly data analysis and facilitate quarterly planning offsite with sr. leadership
Hired & led multiple teams of high performers to achieve measurable impact
Founded the Shopify School of Commerce (new grad training program), increasing talent pipeline, decreasing ramp time and increasing pipeline generation

Sales Enablement StrategyData AnalysisTeam LeadershipSales Enablement

Sr. Sales Enablement Program Manager

Oct 2015 – Aug 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Hired and managed first SDR team, increasing pipeline generation and reducing time to close metrics
Project managed initial build of outbound strategy, sales process and quota expectations, increasing revenue

Sales StrategyProject ManagementTeam ManagementSales Enablement