Manager, Sales Operations

Williams-Sonoma

$90K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project management and B2B sales operations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong organizational skills with a capability to manage large projects efficiently.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external partners.
  • Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Skilled in time management and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with regional account executives to support territory-specific pipelines.
  • Manage large B2B project initiatives including RFP preparation and execution.
  • Oversee project status in conjunction with call center and logistics teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share operational project insights and updates.
  • Assist with product specifications and alternative bid proposals for upselling opportunities.
  • Develop triage plans for customer escalations in partnership with call center teams.
  • Participate in sales reviews of account executive pipelines.

Benefits

  • Generous discounts on all WSI brands.
  • 401(k) plan with investment opportunities.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer time off.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with domestic partner benefits.
  • Tax-free commuter benefits.
  • Wellness program for physical, financial, and emotional health.
  • Education and training opportunities through WSI University.
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.

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