Sales Operations Analyst

The Opportunity

An established U.S. industrial manufacturer is seeking a Sales Operations Analyst to join its commercial team during an exciting period of growth and expansion.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded, analytical professional to take ownership of sales reporting, pricing analysis and process improvement initiatives, working closely with senior leadership to drive operational efficiency and support profitable growth.

The successful candidate will enjoy considerable autonomy, with the opportunity to influence commercial decision-making and play an important role in shaping the company's sales operations as the business continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze sales performance, customer activity and order trends to identify commercial risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Develop reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights to commercial leadership.
• Evaluate pricing structures, quotation accuracy and profitability to support margin improvement.
• Identify inefficiencies within existing sales processes and lead initiatives to improve accuracy, productivity and scalability.
• Work with ERP, CRM and reporting systems to improve data accuracy, consistency and accessibility.
• Support sales forecasting, budgeting and commercial planning through detailed analysis.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Customer Service and Operations to resolve commercial challenges and improve overall business performance.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in sales operations, commercial analysis, pricing analysis or a related analytical role.
• Advanced Excel skills , with experience analyzing complex datasets and developing meaningful business reports.
• Experience with Power BI or comparable business intelligence/reporting tools is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of commercial performance, pricing, profitability and sales processes.
• Experience working with ERP and/or CRM systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, identify problems and implement practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations for management.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial distribution or a related B2B environment is preferred but not essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Analytics or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established U.S. manufacturer with ambitious plans for continued growth.
• Take ownership of meaningful analytical and process improvement initiatives.
• Work directly with commercial leadership and influence key business decisions.
• Enjoy a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to make a measurable impact.
• Fully remote working opportunity , with hybrid flexibility available.
• Long-term opportunity to grow professionally as the business expands.