Are you a highly experienced and dynamic operations leader with a background in the technical, manufacturing, or power industry? Our client, a leading provider of best-in-class critical power solutions, is seeking a Sales Operations Manager to lead their EMEA Sales Operations function.
This is a critical, full-time, office-based leadership role.
The Role You will be responsible for managing technical estimating and inside sales teams, driving continuous improvement, and optimising processes for operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities Include: Providing overall leadership and direction for the EMEA Sales Operations function, fostering a culture of high performance, and aligning departmental activities with company strategy.
Interfacing with and managing key vendors, partnering with Procurement on optimal pricing agreements, and developing robust pricing tools to ensure consistent tender performance and cost certainty.
Leading and managing estimating teams across all product categories, overseeing project workload distribution, and ensuring accountability for technical/commercial accuracy and timely, high-quality bid submissions.
Identifying automation opportunities and implementing software solutions for efficiency and standardisation.
Managing Inside Sales and Administrative teams, overseeing the quotation and management of Managed Service Agreements and repeatable standard product sales.
Acting as a key liaison across departments.
Required Skills & Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Sales Operations experience in a technical, manufacturing, or critical power environment.
Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
Strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of the electrical or data centre industries.
Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and CRM tools.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
If you are ready to take on a critical leadership role that directly impacts business growth and operational excellence within the EMEA region, we encourage you to apply