Manager, Sales Operations

fairlife

$115K — $130K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, sales and marketing, or related field/MBA Preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in CPG sales or commercial, preferably in food or beverage sectors.
  • Excellent ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights for business growth.
  • Strong business acumen with a focus on management and fiscal responsibility.
  • Proactive mindset, able to navigate complex environments effectively.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced changes in the workplace.
  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage sales resources and reporting tools for the sales team.
  • Oversee performance tracking and monthly reporting for customer plans within the sales organization.
  • Coordinate with diverse internal and external teams including Business Intelligence and Supply Chain.
  • Delegate tasks effectively while ensuring business outcomes are met.
  • Serve as a data subject matter expert for the Data Intelligence Team.
  • Manage the process for the Annual Business Planning cycle within the Retail Sales Organization.
  • Collaborate with commercial and supply chain functions to prioritize product communication and retail needs.
  • Monitor and evaluate KPIs related to availability and space gains for the sales team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective from day one.
  • Supplemental health insurance options available.
  • Paid Time Off for better work-life balance.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance up to $10,000.
  • Support for childcare and lactation needs.
  • 401(k) plan with up to a 9% employer match.
  • Wellness reimbursement of up to $500 for qualifying wellness expenses.
  • Employee Assistance Program for emotional well-being.
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
  • Employer HSA funding for health plan participants.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 and monthly student loan repayment assistance.
  • Opportunities for learning and development to support career growth.
Full Job Description
job purpose:

The Manager, Sales Operations, is responsible for leading business performance management routines, and key programs/initiatives centered around the execution of the full fairlife portfolio across all routes to market for the Sales Organization. This role provides the Sales Organization a seamless process that facilitates customer alignment with the company's strategic priorities, marketplace initiatives, AMPS guidance (Assortment/ Merchandising/ Pricing/ Shelving), and growth objectives. Finally, this individual will aid the Retail Sales Organization in the development of collaborative and strategic business planning for our top customers.

responsibilities:
  • Leads and maintains the suite of sales resources and reporting tools for access and distribution to the sales team.
  • Leads performance management tracking and monthly reporting routine, e.g., RE / PlanCheck Meeting, for the Sales Organization facilitating internal communication of customer plan status with internal stakeholders
  • Work seamlessly across multiple internal and external functions including Business Intelligence, Brand, Category Commercial, Revenue Growth, Shopper Marketing and Supply Chain
  • Support and delegate work assignments and tasks to appropriate individuals, providing enough direction so desired business outcomes can be achieved.
  • Provides customer and sales data/reporting subject matter expertise to the Data Intelligence Team.
  • Leads process management and deliverables fulfillment for the Annual Business Planning process within the Retail Sales Organization
  • Collaborates with Commercial and Supply Chain to manage system communication and decisions on product supply priorities and conditions, to retail selling organization and customer teams
  • Track and evaluate KPIs and AMPS objectives, e.g., Availability and Space (SOVI) gains, for the Retail Sales Organization.

skills/qualifications required:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, sales and marketing or related field/MBA Preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years CPG sales or commercial experience required, with a focus on food or beverage products preferred
  • Ability to leverage data and insights to tell a compelling story and drive business plan/achieve objectives
  • Strong business acumen ability with general management and fiscal responsibility mindset
  • Proactive attitude with entrepreneurial skill set; thrives in a multi-faceted environment
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
  • Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

how fairlife nourishes you:

At fairlife, we believe in better - and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
  • Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
  • Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
  • Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
  • Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
  • 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
  • Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
  • Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
  • Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
  • Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
  • Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

fairlife's nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are - supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

position location: Chicago, IL

reports to: Head of Sales

travel requirements: 25%

exempt/nonexempt: exempt

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:

$115,000-$130,000 USD

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