Job Description
Jobs in Lagos, Nigeria.
Job Overview:
The Sales Operations Manager will be essential in enhancing customer relationships through technology, driving sales team performance, and ensuring consistent achievement of revenue goals. This role requires a mix of strategic leadership and hands-on involvement to optimize sales processes, manage policies, and drive business growth using data and customer insights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales Strategy Collaboration:
- Partner with the Sales Manager to design and implement operational frameworks that align with sales strategies and business objectives.
- Analyze sales data to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and areas for operational improvement.
- Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement:
- Streamline sales processes to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
- Oversee CRM systems, ensuring accurate data entry, reporting, and analytics in a timely manner.
- Introduce tools and systems to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Collaborate with regional sales teams to ensure smooth and effective sales operations.
- Forecasting & Planning:
- Coordinate with production and inventory teams to ensure sales forecasts are aligned with inventory and production schedules.
- Support demand planning to fulfill customer requirements effectively.
- Customer Relationship Management:
- Serve as a liaison between sales, production, and logistics teams to ensure seamless service for customers.
- Resolve escalated customer issues efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Provide mentorship and training to the sales operations team to ensure consistent performance and foster professional growth.
- Encourage cross-functional collaboration between sales, marketing, production, and finance teams.
- Compliance & Reporting:
- Ensure that all sales operations adhere to industry standards and company policies.
- Prepare and present comprehensive sales operations reports and dashboards to senior management.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Sales, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in sales operations or similar roles, ideally within the food manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of sales processes, forecasting, and supply chain coordination.
- Experience with sales force automation implementations is a plus.
- Proficiency in CRM software and data analysis tools.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership and Team Development
- Analytical and Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Customer-Centric Focus
- Process Improvement and Operational Efficiency
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