Sales Operations and Enablement

G&W Electric • Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States • $96.56k - $125.56k / year • 1m ago

Sales Operations and Enablement Specialist

As our company continues to grow, we are seeking strategic and analytical Sales Operations & Enablement to support our expanding sales organization. This role will serve as a critical partner to the Vice President of Sales, overseeing sales performance analytics, business systems, territory alignment, new product sales planning, and KPI development. This leader will help ensure our sales organization is structured for scalable growth and operational excellence.

As a Sales Operations & Enablement Specialist you will:

Forecasting, Planning & Sales Plans

Support quarterly and annual forecasting processes for National and Regional Accounts in both Utility and C&I.
Consolidate input from sales teams to build forecasts.
Identify risks and opportunities within the sales pipeline from SFDC and provide insights
Ensure alignment between product targets and account-level sales plans.

Sales Performance and Analytics

Partner with the VP of Sales, RVPs, and Director of Customer Operations to ensure alignment of KPI performance metrics and reporting.
Monitor targeting accounts and account portfolio penetration to ensure cross selling effectiveness for national accounts and regional territories.
Maintain and update sales plans for targeted products throughout the year.
Provide reporting and dashboards to track performance metrics.
Review territory alignment for the Utility and C&I sales team to ensure loading and growth potential
Provide insights into win/loss trends, market share, and pricing/margin data.

New Product Sales Planning, New Product Development and Innovation Commercial Support

Coordinate with Product Management and Regional Sales Leaders to develop sales launch plans.
Track new product commercialization, including forecast confidence, alpha project progress, and adoption timelines.
Ensure sales readiness for new product introductions.
Review and align innovation customer touchpoints, ensuring the VP and RVPs are aware of progress and developments.

CRM & Business Systems Ownership

Serve as the Salesforce (or CRM) owner for the sales org-driving usability, customization, and value.
Partner with internal or external Salesforce administrators to improve automate reporting.
Unify the use of tools used by Sales Organizations that include SharePoint, Mobi (JDE interface), Incorta, and other approved technologies.
Support the sales team business needs for system requirements.

Collaboration & Communication

Lead content planning for sales leadership meetings, quarterly business reviews, and all-staff sales meetings.
Prepare and coordinate key discussion points based on KPI trends, dashboards, and strategic initiatives.
Aligning agendas with organizational priorities in partnership with the VP of Sales and sales leadership.
Support content and messaging for high-visibility events (e.g., national sales meetings, leadership summits, strategic planning sessions).
Act as liaison between Sales, Product Management, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.
Encourage a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a Bachelor's Degree.
Has 8+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, Sales Enablement, or related field.
Has proven success in supporting a high-growth B2B sales organization.
Possesses a deep understanding of CRM systems (preferably Salesforce), Excel, Microsoft 365 toolbox, and reporting tools.
Has strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Is an excellent communicator and collaborator who brings order to complexity.
Has experience working with product launch teams and supporting new product commercialization is a plus.

Ideally you will also be:

Detail-oriented but able to see the big picture.
Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change.
Proactive problem-solver and continuous improvement mindset.
Passionate about empowering sales teams to win.

What we offer you:

Typical pay is $96,555 - 125,563 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Health club membership program and reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
401 (k)
Annual Profit Sharing
Vacation
Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

About G&W Electric

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

Learn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ

G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

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