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In a world of cloud complexity, NetApp simplifies. Our customers are looking for a more unified and secure multicloud experience, and we provide the services, infrastructure and expertise they need to achieve it.
If you want to have a real impact, NetApp is the place for you. You’ll make a difference—while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Who are we? Forward-thinking technology people with a heart. Join us.
Director, Sales Operations
Windsor, England, United Kingdom
Job category: Business Operations
Job ID: 125847-en_US
About NetApp
We’re forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can’t do it alone. We know when to ask for help, collaborate with others, and partner with smart people. We embrace diversity and openness because it’s in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. What is your great idea?
"At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization." -George Kurian, CEO
Job summary
The Sales Operations role focuses on strategic planning, performance analysis, process improvement, team management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive sales growth and operational excellence.
The Sales Operations role involves:
- Driving non-linear growth and leading sales forecasting, planning, and reporting.
- Improving sales reporting strategies and creating executive-level dashboards.
- Increasing sales effectiveness through performance metrics and process enhancements.
- Managing and mentoring the sales operations team for operational excellence.
- Collaborating cross-functionally to align sales with other departments.
- Guiding sales teams through the deal flow process and process improvements.
Job requirements
- The successful candidate will be a broadly qualified and experienced leader with extensive leadership experience in Sales Operations. Experience in the scale and sophistication of a large global business, combined with a background in a growth-oriented, technology-enabled business will be critical.
- Extensive knowledge of sales process and GTM execution in a B2B organisation
- In-depth knowledge of typical sales tech stack (CRM, CPQ, pipeline management, sales productivity, etc.) and typical Microsoft tools (Office, PowerBI etc.)
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- You have an enthusiastic “roll up your sleeves” mentality.
- You work well under pressure, with a high degree of adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Education
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in sales operations leadership
- 3+ years of people management experience with proven ability to effectively work with global cross-functional teams.
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Why NetApp?
In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world’s biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.
We expect a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time off per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. We also offer financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.
If you run toward knowledge and problem-solving, join us.
Company overview
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NetApp reviews by sales operations manager
- "Culture is great." (in 62 reviews)
- "Benefits are great (in my opinion)" (in 32 reviews)
- "Great people to work with" (in 50 reviews)
- "management is also encouraging and voices are heard." (in 39 reviews)
- "Good work life balance compared to other companies" (in 20 reviews)
- "Loyalty is a forgotten culture" (in 62 reviews)
- "People sometimes hard to reach" (in 50 reviews)
- "Heavily weighted management." (in 39 reviews)
- "Nothing much, the company provides an excellent work/life balance" (in 20 reviews)
NetApp – Why work with us
In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. We’re focused on one thing: helping businesses get the most out of their data. NetApp brings the enterprise-grade data services customers rely on into the cloud, and the simple flexibility of cloud into the data center. Our industry-leading solutions work across diverse customer environments and the world’s biggest public clouds.
As a cloud-led, data-centric software company, only NetApp can help customers build their unique data fabrics, simplify and connect their clouds, and securely deliver the right data, services and applications to the right people—anytime, anywhere.
Careers at NetApp
We’re different, fun, and driven. Are you?
We’re forward-thinking technology people with heart, which is why we hire talent with vision and passion. Ideally, we spot opportunities that others in our industry miss. And it pays off. Companies that know about cloud technology, for example, come to us first for advice and partnership. We’re friendly that way.
Our Culture
We have a history of making our own rules — in a good way. That’s because we approach every challenge with fresh eyes. As a result, you’ll find no cookie cutters in our kit, but we do like cookies. Customers say we push the limits above and beyond what they thought could ever be possible. We’ll take that. It’s a testament to our diversity, openness, and collaboration.
NetApp benefits
Employer summary
The NetApp family is global, which means our values are expansive and inclusive. Together, we are our biggest advocates, which means we support each other without question.
Healthcare programs
NetApp provides comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family.
Insurance and income protection
A full range of life and disability insurance is available for additional peace of mind.
Financial and savings programs
Whether it’s flexible spending, stock purchases, or competitive retirement plans, we work with you to capitalize on total compensation now and into the future.
Work-life balance and more
To make sure of work-life balance, we offer paid and volunteer time off, educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts and fitness centers.
Be part of a team that's united in spirit, but diverse in thought and background.
Employee benefit reviews
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Health Insurance(129 comments)
"Excellent benefits and resources available"
Vacation & Paid Time Off(112 comments)
"This benefit is ... good."
401K Plan(109 comments)
"This benefit is ... good."
- May 2, 2024Current ISSR in San Jose, CA, California
Great benefits package offer including ESPP.
- May 1, 2024Current Commercial Territory Representative in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina
Anthem BCBS insurance provider here.
- Apr 29, 2024Former Employee in Research Triangle Park, NC, North Carolina
Overall that it's benefits package is very robust.
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