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Senior Manager, Sales Operations (R-16563)
Dun & BradstreetUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2024
About the role
Why We Work at Dun & BradstreetDun & Bradstreet unlocks the power of data through analytics, creating a better tomorrow. Each day, we are finding new ways to strengthen our award-winning culture and accelerate creativity, innovation and growth. Our 6,500+ global team members are passionate about what we do. We are dedicated to helping clients turn uncertainty into confidence, risk into opportunity and potential into prosperity. Bold and diverse thinkers are always welcome. Come join us! Learn more at dnb.com/careers.
The Senior Manager, Sales Operations will be responsible for overseeing several important functions inside Dun & Bradstreet’s Public Sector Business Unit. This role will manage a team of Sales Coordinators, administer Salesforce.com, and enable timely and accurate forecasting by Public Sector leadership. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical skills, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities to drive success in this role.
All Dun & Bradstreet job postings can be found at https://www.dnb.com/about-us/careers-and-people/joblistings.html and https://jobs.lever.co/dnb. Official communication from Dun & Bradstreet will come from an email address ending in @dnb.com.
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The Senior Manager, Sales Operations will be responsible for overseeing several important functions inside Dun & Bradstreet’s Public Sector Business Unit. This role will manage a team of Sales Coordinators, administer Salesforce.com, and enable timely and accurate forecasting by Public Sector leadership. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical skills, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities to drive success in this role.
Essential Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Sales Operations Coordinators, providing guidance and support to ensure their success.
- Develop and implement sales operations strategies that align with company and business unit goals.
- Work with back office and finance teams to problem solve and ensure the timely and smooth order implementation and post sales operational excellence.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of all new business and renewal orders through D&B’s back-office systems.
- Manage and maintain the Public Sector Salesforce.com team forecasting tools, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.
- Collaborate with Finance partner to develop Pipeline reporting.
- Leverage Sales reporting to inform and deliver guidance to leadership through business insights and perspective to drive results; Develop and refine forecasting models to provide accurate sales projections and insights.
- Integrate with D&B Corporate Sales Ops team to ensure we are aligned and informed on all Sales Operations and SFDC policies and technology integrations.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, encouraging professional growth and development.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required with 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Master's degree preferred
Additional Skills and/or Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in sales operations, forecasting, and Salesforce.com administration.
- Proven experience managing a small team, with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Proficiency in Salesforce.com, including administration, reporting, and forecasting. Salesforce.com Administrator Certification preferred.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work physically onsite at the Vienna, Virginia office 1-2 days each week, and on an ad hoc basis beyond that.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and other data and management tools.
All Dun & Bradstreet job postings can be found at https://www.dnb.com/about-us/careers-and-people/joblistings.html and https://jobs.lever.co/dnb. Official communication from Dun & Bradstreet will come from an email address ending in @dnb.com.
Notice to Applicants: Please be advised that this job posting page is hosted and powered by Lever. Your use of this page is subject to Lever's Privacy Notice and
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