Sales Operations Manager

Remote (Louisville, CO)

The Sales Operations Manager will lead the Trade Promotions Management from both a forecasting standpoint as well as promotions and trade programs. The position will lead a team to input and update with the latest customer information while training and developing the members of the team to achieve forecast accuracy. Development and leading the sales pipeline with input from the Channel Leads and Directors to accurately size and probability weight new business opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Power User of TPM (Trade Promotion Management tool CW uses Exceedra) who will lead Sales Analysts to input with accuracy, identify opportunities for improved accuracy, lead monthly QC session and develop tools to look at forecast by channel / key customers three to 12 months forward
Lead training of TPM analysts to grow in role with accuracy and understanding of areas for improvement
Lead the development, execution and maintenance of Sales Team plans by segment with assistance and input of the team
Create and update standardized reports using internal and external data sources and provide ad-hoc reporting
Design, develop and maintain sales reporting tools to drive understanding and accountability, that leverages cross functional collaboration with Finance and Operations teams
Clarify variances in volume expectations for the Demand Planning team
Develop and maintain Pipeline with alignment from the President of Sales, hold bi-weekly meetings with Channel Leads and Directors to update Pipeline opportunities and outcomes
Performs and shares ROI analysis and insights on customer promotional activity
Keep sales team informed about total company financial performance & how the channel contributed
Manage the Accrual / Release process with sales and finance each month
Update and own the Master Data / Spec sheet, adding new innovation whenever necessary
Own key sales / NAV set up items, as well as GS1, 1WorldSync, Werc Smart etc.
Act as the Subject Matter Expert on TPM/Training/Customer Inputs
Own TPM data integrity to ensure clean education clearance process
Execute the Annual B2B Sales Planning Process
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Required
3-6 years' experience with emphasis on Trade Marketing and Sales Operations within a CPG Headquarters environment.
In depth knowledge of retailer go to market strategies and class of trade /channel dynamics
Demonstrated strong analytical, financial management, business acumen and problem solving skills ability to take data and draw insightful action items
Strong understanding of syndicated data systems and reporting methodologies and how to integrate within forecasting model and customer buying patterns
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills) and ability to lead idea leadership and teams towards process building, improvement and skill building
Have executed successfully an annual topline sales planning process
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint High Level excel skills to include pivot tables, macro builds
Experience with TPM systems

Compensation:

$100,000.00 - $115,000.00

Benefits:

We offer best-in-class benefits, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
Flexible Paid Vacation
Up to 9 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Generous Employee Discount
Pet Insurance

Charlottes Web provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Charlottes Web is an At-Will Employer.