Director, Sales Operations

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Sales Process Leadership & Strategy

  • Serve as the strategic owner of all in-store sales processes, identifying opportunities to optimize customer experience and operational efficiency.
  • Evaluate proposed sales process changes, lead pilot efforts, and oversee full-scale rollout and adoption across retail locations.
  • Develop and refine best practices for the RODM role to ensure consistency and excellence in market-level sales operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with departments to identify and execute opportunities that enhance sales productivity and customer engagement.
  • Work closely with the Training team to design strategic training plans, materials, and learning modules that support new or updated sales processes.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align initiatives, ensure clear communication, and support organizational goals.

Team Leadership & Communication

  • Serve as a matrix manager to RODMs, guiding them through process changes, market-level execution, and performance standards.
  • Lead monthly meetings with RODMs to review upcoming initiatives, discuss market progress, share insights, and address operational challenges.
  • Ensure all RODMs are consistently informed about new initiatives, process updates, pilot programs, and innovation opportunities.

Sales Productivity & Customer Experience

  • Own the strategy and performance of sales productivity across all markets.
  • Identify and evaluate new methods to enhance customer experience, satisfaction, and conversion.
  • Monitor market trends, performance data, and pilot results to recommend strategic improvements.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Retail Leadership, or related field; multi-unit leadership experience preferred.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale process transformations or multi-location operational initiatives.
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and change management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop training content and facilitate process adoption across diverse teams.
  • Experience in matrix management or leading leaders strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and 401k matching
  • Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
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