Job Description
Description
- The Sales Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in optimizing customer relationships through technology, driving team performance, and ensuring revenue targets are consistently met. The role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on execution to streamline sales processes, manage policies, and contribute to business growth by leveraging data and customer insights.
Duties & Responsibilities
Collaboration on Sales Strategy Implementation:
- Work closely with the Sales Manager to develop and implement operational frameworks that support the execution of sales strategies in line with business objectives.
- Analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Operations & Process Optimization:
- Streamline sales operations processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Manage CRM systems, ensuring accurate and timely data entry, reporting, and analytics.
- Implement tools and systems for tracking key performance metrics (KPIs).
- Liaise with the sales teams in the regions to ensure effective sales operations
Forecasting & Planning:
- Coordinate with production and inventory teams to ensure sales forecasts align with inventory and production schedules.
- Assist in demand planning to meet customer needs.
Customer Relationship Management:
- Act as a liaison between sales, production, and logistics teams to ensure seamless customer service.
- Resolve escalated customer issues promptly and effectively.
Team Leadership & Training:
- Mentor and train the sales operations team to ensure consistent performance and professional growth.
- Foster collaboration between the sales team and other departments, including marketing, production, and finance.
Compliance & Reporting:
- Ensure all sales operations comply with industry regulations and company policies.
- Prepare and present sales operations reports and dashboards to senior management.
Educational Qualifications, Experience & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Sales, Supply Chain, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in sales operations or related roles, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of sales processes, forecasting, and supply chain coordination.
- Experience in sales force automation roll out is an added advantage.
- Proficient in CRM software and data analysis tools.
- Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership and Team Development
- Analytical and Data-Driven Decision Making
- Customer-Focused Approach
- Process Improvement and Efficiency