Manager, Sales Operations - B2B

Williams-Sonoma

$95K — $105K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project management and operations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage large projects
  • Effective communicator with experience in cross-functional collaboration
  • Demonstrated skills in time management and problem-solving
  • Strong presentation abilities, adept at sharing insights with diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with regional account executives as operational support for strategic accounts
  • Oversee large B2B project management, including bid preparation and execution handoff to call center
  • Coordinate project status updates with logistics and call center teams
  • Provide detailed operational updates to cross-functional partners
  • Assist with product spec requests and identify upselling opportunities
  • Support business call center teams with strategies for addressing customer escalations
  • Engage in sales pipeline reviews with account executives

Benefits

  • Generous discount on WSI brands
  • 401(k) plan and investment opportunities
  • Paid vacations, holidays, and volunteer time off
  • Comprehensive health benefits including dental and vision insurance
  • Tax-free commuter benefits
  • Wellness program addressing physical, financial, and emotional health
  • Learning opportunities through WSI University and access to development resources
Full Job Description
Job Description

Overview of the role

The Manager, Business Sales Operations role is an integral support partner for the regional B2B Sales
team. This role is responsible for providing hands-on operational project management while
working closely with cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Inventory/Planning, Logistics,
and Care Center Support Teams throughout a project lifecycle.

Responsibilities
  • Partner with regional account executives as operational support in their territory-specific pipeline of strategic account business.
  • Manage large strategic B2B projects - work cross-functionally to prepare the bid/project RFPs, create project plan, address any specific unique project needs, and pass off to call
    center support team for execution.
  • Manage project status in partnership with call center support team and logistics team -
    quoting, quote revisions, payments, keying orders and managing playbook.
  • Partner with cross functional teams to provide key operations project details and
    updates (Planning, Sourcing, & Logistics).
  • Support product information/spec requests along with alternate bids and upselling
    opportunities.
  • Support Business call center support teams with "triage" plans for customer escalations.
  • Participate in account executive pipeline sales reviews.
  • Execute stock checks and alternate product suggestions in partnership with the
    Inventory/Planning team.


Criteria
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Experience in project management with a focus on organization of large projects.
  • Strong organizational skills and expertise in working with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to effectively communicate to internal and external partners.
  • Experienced in effective time management, problem-solving, and organization skills
  • Strong presentation and communication skills. Ability to communicate concerns and business needs.


Benefits

A generous discount on all WSI brands

A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities

Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer

Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits

Tax-free commuter benefits

A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Continued Learning

In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University

Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities

Resources for self-development

Advisor (Mentor) program

Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

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