Manager, Sales Operations

Join the AVANT Team•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Sales Operations position is responsible for providing operational support for AVANT’s EVP of Global Sales and the Global Sales Team in general. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: managing the standard reporting process and all special data requests, helping to manage administrative changes in Salesforce as needed to support sales strategy, supporting implementation of technology and processes in support of the Global Sales Team, supporting meeting preparation for the EVP, Global Sales, and managing an array of other small and large projects and initiatives for the EVP, Global Sales, and the Global Sales Team in general.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in sales operations and working with high-functioning sales organizations.
Highly proficient in Salesforce, Excel, PowerBI, and Access.
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Great project and program management skills, with the ability to leverage, manage, and lead virtual teams.
Exhibits strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Channel experience preferred.
Successfully designed, built, and managed partner portals.

Responsibilities

Manages standard reporting processes and all special data requests; works closely with the EVP of Global Sales and the VPs on monthly reporting.
Implements new technologies and processes as needed to support the sales teams.
Provides Salesforce administrative support.
Prepares meeting materials for the EVP, Global Sales.
Assists in training staff on new technology and software.
Assists with account management, quarterly and monthly business review reports.
Works cross-functionally with the Pathfinder development team to enhance the Back Office, working with marketing, vendor management, and channel sales ops.
Works with channel operations/IT to implement channel strategy, data/reporting, system workflows, and overall operational governance for the program.
Works cross-functionally with marketing, engineering, and vendor management to implement and grow partner programs and ensure alignment across the business.
Performs other duties as required.