Sales Operations Manager

Linqia•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Linqia is an influencer marketing company that partners with major brands and uses an AI-driven platform and expert team to deliver influencer marketing campaigns. The company describes its culture as innovative, accountable, customer-focused, and supportive of employee development, in a fun, fast-paced, data-driven environment. The Business/Sales Operations Manager oversees the planning, execution, and monitoring of short- and long-term projects, including sales proposals and company-wide innovations or improvements. The role ensures that project goals are achieved within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards; manages risks and issues; and communicates project status to stakeholders. It also manages sales proposal responses from receipt through final delivery and coordinates the pre-sales process through contract execution.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in project management.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
Ability to identify and manage project risks and issues.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Strong proficiency with project management software, such as Asana.

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource requirements for company-wide innovations.
Manage sales proposal responses from receipt of a request through delivery of the final proposal, and manage the pre-sales process through contract execution.
Coordinate activities across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Monitor project progress and performance, making adjustments as needed to achieve project goals.
Manage project risks and issues and develop contingency plans as needed.
Communicate project status to stakeholders, including progress reports, milestone achievements, and potential risks or issues.
Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to improve project efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are completed within established timelines.
Coordinate with team leadership on resource allocation and ensure projects are completed within budget.
Conduct post-mortems to evaluate project success and identify areas for improvement.