Director - Sales Operations - Somerset, NJ

About Us · Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We've grown every year since, and today we're proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. · Over 17,000 Organizations Worldwide Rely On SHI's C ...

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About Us
Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We've grown every year since, and today we're proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.
Over 17,000 Organizations Worldwide Rely On SHI's Concierge Approach To Help Them Solve What's Next. But The Heartbeat Of SHI Is Our Employees – All 7,000 Of Them. If You Join Our Team, You'll Enjoy

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.

Job Summary
We are seeking a strategic, data-driven, and influential Director of Sales Operations to lead and optimize all aspects of our sales operations function. This role is critical in ensuring operational excellence across analytics, forecasting, quota management, process optimization, and alignment with broader corporate initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in sales operations strategies, advanced analytical capabilities, and a strong ability to partner cross-functionally to drive commercial performance.

Role Description

• Develop, enhance, and standardize sales performance reporting, maintaining core KPIs while designing new metrics aligned with evolving business needs.
• Oversee the quota deployment process, ensuring accurate, timely, and strategically aligned target settings for sales teams and leadership.
• Lead the sales forecasting process, leveraging CRM, Power BI, and other analytical tools to improve forecast accuracy, transparency, and predictability.
• Partner with the CRM strategy team to optimize system usage, workflow design, data governance, and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with compensation and Anaplan development teams to align incentive structures with performance goals and modelling to support plan design.
• Work closely with sales leadership and team managers to ensure alignment on forecasting cycles, organizational design changes, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with BI and analytics teams to drive standardization of dashboards and ensure reporting meets the needs of executives and business stakeholders.
• Ensure all sales operations outputs align tightly with corporate strategy and go-to-market objectives.
• Lead initiatives to consolidate, scale, and standardise sales processes, driving efficiency and operational consistency across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of analysts responsible for reporting, quota deployment, and operational support.

Behaviors and Competencies

• Strategic Implementation: Can lead the development and execution of comprehensive strategic plans, inspire and guide teams, and drive organizational change to achieve strategic objectives.
• Leadership: Can lead strategic team initiatives, inspire others to take leadership roles, and foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.
• Communication: Can lead and model exceptional communication at all levels of the organization, develop and implement communication strategies, and coach others to improve their communication skills.
• Results Orientation: Can inspire a culture of results-orientation across the organization, setting high standards and holding everyone accountable for achieving results.
• Adaptability: Can drive strategic transformations, inspire others to embrace change, and foster a culture of continuous adaptation.

Skill Level Requirements

• Skilled in strategic planning and implementation, aligning with the responsibility of developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve organizational goals. - Expert
• Proficiency in building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and organizational success. - Expert
• Ability to oversee and direct projects to completion, ensuring goals are met, resources are utilized efficiently, and stakeholders are satisfied. - Expert
• Proficiency in utilizing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to manage and analyze customer interactions and data throughout the customer lifecycle, improving customer service, retention, and sales growth. - Expert

Skill and Systems Expertise

• Demonstrated strategic thinker with the ability to define a multi‑year vision for the function, translate that vision into a clear operational roadmap, and lead the organization through its execution.
• High degree of analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret data and convert insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong capability with BI tools such as Power BI, including data visualization best practices.
• Experience with forecasting methodologies, quota-setting frameworks, and compensation modelling tools (e.g., Anaplan).
• Proficiency with CRM platforms, with a proven ability to drive adoption and optimize system workflows.

Other Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field, or relevant work experience required
• 7-10 years of experience in Sales, Operations, or a relevant functional area
• 4+ years of experience in a management position required
• Ability to travel 10%
• Extensive experience in sales operations, ideally in a leadership capacity within a complex and high-growth organization.
• Strong understanding of CRM systems such as Dynamics, Salesforce and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evolve KPIs and performance frameworks.
• Proven track record of driving cross-functional collaboration with sales, finance, and go-to-market teams.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience developing high-performing operational teams.

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $150,000 - $195,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status