Sales Operations Manager
PALFINGER AG · Schaumburg, IL · 2 mo ago
Business Development$105k–$137k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead sales forecasting, quota planning, and demand alignment using historical data, market trends, and input from regional sales teams.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics to align forecasts with production schedules and inventory plans.
- Manage production planning and supply chain teams to ensure timely equipment delivery, backlog management, and order prioritization in support of revenue targets.
- Drive operational excellence within inside sales processes by standardizing order entry, lead tracking, pipeline management, and quote accuracy.
- Serve as a key point of contact for scheduling coordination with customers, sales partners, and chassis suppliers to ensure specifications, delivery timing, and requirements are met.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze dashboards, reports, and KPIs to provide actionable insights on sales performance, forecast accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Own and continuously improve CRM, quoting, forecasting, and scheduling tools, ensuring data integrity, system integration, and user adoption across the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales operations, finance, or a related role, preferably within an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience managing and leading teams in a matrixed, multi-site organization.
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel, CRM platforms, and business intelligence or reporting tools.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across sales, operations, finance, and supply chain functions.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 35%, as business needs require; familiarity with channel sales, dealer networks, and large equipment or chassis industries is preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation: $104,824 to $136,522 (depending on qualifications and experience)
- 401(k) with Company match.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state).
- Wellness program offered.
- Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
- Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.