Job Description
Why Join Our Team?
At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.
Benefits At Vallen
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
- 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
- Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
- Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
- Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
- Employee discounts through BenefitHub
- Advancement opportunities
- Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
- We accept applications on an ongoing basis
The Sales Operations Manager is a key individual contributor responsible for supporting the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales organization. This role partners closely with sales, finance, marketing, and supply chain teams to drive reporting, process improvement, customer satisfaction, and profitability. The ideal candidate combines analytical expertise with strong cross-functional communication skills to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field required; equivalent work experience may be considered.
Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in sales operations, business operations, or a related analytical/support role.
- Experience working in a distribution, wholesale, or industrial supply environment preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with P&L analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Prior experience with ERP systems, CRM platforms, or BI/reporting tools (e.g., Cognos, TPS, or similar).
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI/reporting tools preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present data and findings to leadership clearly.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines consistently.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills; comfortable working across sales, finance, supply chain, and IT teams.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence and contract compliance.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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