Vallen

Sales Operations Manager

Vallen$70K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field required; equivalent work experience may be considered.
  • 3-5 years of experience in sales operations, business operations, or a related analytical/support role.
  • Experience in a distribution, wholesale, or industrial supply environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with P&L analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling.
  • Prior experience with ERP systems, CRM platforms, or BI/reporting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Support sales efficiency and effectiveness through streamlined operations.
  • Collaborate with sales, finance, marketing, and supply chain teams.
  • Drive reporting, process improvement, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
  • Facilitate data-driven decision-making across the organization.
  • Present data and findings clearly to leadership.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • A customer-focused and client-oriented work culture.
Full Job Description
The Sales Operations Manager is a key individual contributor responsible for supporting the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales organization. This role partners closely with sales, finance, marketing, and supply chain teams to drive reporting, process improvement, customer satisfaction, and profitability. The ideal candidate combines analytical expertise with strong cross-functional communication skills to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field required; equivalent work experience may be considered.


Experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in sales operations, business operations, or a related analytical/support role.
  • Experience working in a distribution, wholesale, or industrial supply environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with P&L analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling.
  • Prior experience with ERP systems, CRM platforms, or BI/reporting tools (e.g., Cognos, TPS, or similar).


Skills & Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI/reporting tools preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present data and findings to leadership clearly.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines consistently.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills; comfortable working across sales, finance, supply chain, and IT teams.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence and contract compliance.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

About Vallen

Vallen is a leading provider of industrial distribution solutions for the manufacturing, construction, and maintenance industries. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including safety equipment, tools, and supplies, as well as inventory management and logistics solutions. Vallen was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Belmont, North Carolina. The company has more than 170 locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Vallen is committed to providing high-quality products and services to its customers, and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance and innovation.
Learn more about Vallen
Size
5,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Vallen

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar Sales Operations Manager jobs: