Sales Operations Manager

***THIS IS NOT A JOB WITH CONSUMER CONNECTION***Are you ready to drive success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a company that's revolutionizing the food industry? As our Sales Operations Manager, you'll be an essential leader in managing our distributor relationships, optimizing sales processes, and ensuring the seamless flow of products from planning to execution.We are a rapidly growing food company with a collaborative, high-energy culture where everyone pitches in to achieve our goals. If you thrive in a team-focused environment and want to make a meaningful impact, this is the role for you.What You'll Do:Distributor Partnership Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for key distributor partners, fostering strong relationships to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.Forecasting & Inventory Optimization: Lead efforts in forecasting, planning, and inventory management, leveraging data-driven insights to ensure the right products are available at the right time.Sales & Operations Alignment: Collaborate closely with the sales and operations teams to synchronize strategies, improve processes, and drive efficiency across the organization.Data Analysis & Sales Strategy: Work directly with the Senior Vice President of Sales to analyze sales performance, identify trends, and develop actionable strategies to meet business objectives.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the sales field team, brokers, and category managers to align on priorities and enhance customer relationships.Team Facilitation: Lead regular meetings with the sales team to track progress, share market insights, and ensure alignment on goals and initiatives.Special Projects: Support strategic initiatives, providing hands-on assistance with planning and execution to capitalize on growth opportunities.What You Bring:Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.A minimum of 3 years of experience in distributor management or sales operations, preferably in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) or food industry.Familiarity with major distributors (e.g., UNFI, KeHE) and sales planning processes.Strong analytical skills with experience in process development and optimization.Exceptional organizational skills and attention to termediate to advanced proficiency in Excel and other MS Office applications.Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.A customer-focused mindset and a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration.A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Created: 2025-01-25