Manager, Sales Operation

ICON plc • Blue Bell, SD

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers. At ICON our Sales Operations team plays a critical role in shaping commercial strategy and driving business growth through data-driven decision making. We're looking for a commercially minded, analytical Sales Operations Manager who thrives on turning complex data into meaningful insights that help sales leaders strengthen sales performance and accelerate revenue growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Sales Operations, Finance, Commercial Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Sales Support experience who enjoys working at the intersection of data, strategy, and business performance. Whether your background is in a CRO, pharmaceutical company, healthcare organisation, or another data-rich commercial environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Experience analysing business or sales performance data and delivering actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence decision making through data.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, data modelling, pivot tables, reporting, and analysis.
• Experience working with CRM platforms such as Salesforce and an understanding of how commercial data flows through sales processes.
• Exposure to dashboarding and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar BI platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with senior leaders.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a passion for driving business performance through data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research, healthcare, or other data-driven commercial industries would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales performance, pipeline activity, forecasting data, and market trends to identify opportunities, risks, and areas for growth.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and forecasting models that provide meaningful business insights.
• Transform complex datasets into actionable recommendations that support strategic decision making.
• Drive improvements to sales processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure the integrity, governance, and consistency of commercial data across systems and reporting tools.
• Provide the sales teams with guidance and support on tools, systems, reporting, and operational processes.
• Partner closely with Sales, Finance, Business Development, and Operational leaders to align commercial priorities and objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance sales effectiveness and revenue predictability.
• Coach and develop junior members of the Sales Operations team.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed