Sales Operations Development Professional

Panasonic • Bridgeton, MO

10d

About The Position

The Sales Operations Development Professional (SODP) Program is an 18–24 month paid development program designed to prepare future leaders and specialists in Hussmann’s Sales and Commercial Operations organization. Participants begin with orientation and foundational training at Hussmann’s St. Louis, Missouri headquarters, then rotate through operational functions to build technical, analytical, and business skills.

Rotations may include Sales Support, Quotation, Logistics, Operational Excellence, and Application Engineering. Participants support customers, sales teams, manufacturing facilities, and business operations; work on projects with cross-functional teams; learn Hussmann products and business systems; participate in customer site visits; and receive formal and on-the-job training. After completing the program, participants can pursue opportunities applying their operational, analytical, and technical knowledge to support business performance and customer success.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Desire for continuous learning and development through cross-training and rotational experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, technical studies, or a related discipline.
• 0–2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured rotational assignments across multiple Sales and Commercial Operations functions.
• Develop an understanding of the end-to-end commercial process, from quotation development through equipment delivery and customer support.
• Support daily business operations through sales support, order administration, quotation development, logistics coordination, engineering support, and process improvement activities.
• Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, customer service, finance, and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Analyze operational processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Learn and become proficient in Hussmann business systems, reporting tools, and operational processes.
• Complete and present rotational projects, findings, and recommendations to department leadership.
• Build technical knowledge of Hussmann products, systems, and customer solutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid time off, stewardship leave, and parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Employee assistance program, virtual health management, chronic condition support, and tobacco cessation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level