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Job Summary
As a Sales Operations Manager, you will lead a global team of proposal coordinators and oversee the end-to-end bid and proposal process. You'll play a pivotal role in enabling our Sales and Account Management teams to deliver high-impact, timely, and accurate proposals that build trust and win business. This role combines leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to support both reactive and proactive sales efforts.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
* Manage and mentor a team of project coordinators across geographies to ensure accurate, complete, and on-time delivery of commercial proposals.
* Allocate workloads effectively, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and drive high performance.
* Own and continuously improve proposal coordination processes, including proactive proposal administration.
* Lead bids from opportunity identification to submission and post-bid review, including resource assignment, meeting facilitation, and action tracking.
* Develop bid strategies, win themes, and value propositions in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
* Oversee preparation of proposal materials, including written content and supporting documentation.
* Step in as a coordinator when needed to support peak periods or provide temporary coverage.
* Collaborate with Sales, Solutions, IT, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Operations to gather inputs and align priorities.
* Contribute to the development and execution of proactive proposals to maintain a consistent pipeline.
* Formalize reporting processes to capture field insights that inform future strategy, product development, and customer engagement.
The Experience We're Looking to Add to the Team
* Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience; Master's or MBA preferred.
* Experience working in logistics or after market services
* Proven project management experience and strong organizational skills.
* Ability to make persuasive presentations on complex topics to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
* Strong analytical skills, including the ability to apply statistical and probabilistic reasoning to business scenarios.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* Comfortable interpreting technical instructions and managing abstract and concrete variables.
* Demonstrates mastery of functional knowledge and a deep understanding of related business areas.
* Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an advantage.
* Availability to work from the office 4 days/week Mon - Thu
What You'll Receive for the Great Work You Provide
You'll join a high-impact team that supports global sales success. We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for career development, and a collaborative environment where your leadership and insights will shape the future of our commercial operations.
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Job Category
Sales - Marketing - Account Mgmt
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