Sales Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company is seeking a Sales Operations Manager to lead sales processes and teams. This hybrid role focuses on implementing systems for consistent growth, ensuring accountability, and fostering stability. Ideal candidates excel in structured execution and proactive leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales operations management.
• Ability to implement processes and lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable implementation of sales processes.
• Lead and support Key Account Managers and distributors.
• Drive measurable results through detailed execution.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Goal-Oriented

Job description

Job Description

Are you an organised, detailed and results-oriented professional who thrives on methodically implementing processes and leading teams to achieve consistent, tangible results? Do you excel in creating stability and ensuring reliability in day-to-day operations, while maintaining a dynamic and proactive approach to achieving ambitious goals?

At Safeguard Armour, we’re looking for a Sales Operations Manager to take ownership of our sales processes, ensuring their successful implementation and leading our sales teams and distributors toward consistent growth. This is a role for someone who values clear processes, stable leadership, and a methodical approach to achieving outstanding results and gaining recognition in a small growing team.

We are rapidly growing our sales via international distribution partners, and need a detail orientated, consistent operational manager to ensure consistency and accountability to the KAMs. This is a hybrid job ideally 1-2 day a week in our Leeds office, will consider remote for right candidate

What You’ll Do

Ensure the Reliable Implementation of Processes:

• Take charge of executing established sales and operational systems with precision and consistency.
• Use attention to detail and consistency to manage channel sales data from global channels
• Manage distributors and Key Account Managers (KAMs) to ensure all procedures are followed accurately, fostering stability and reliability across all operations.

Provide Stable Leadership:

• Lead and support KAMs and distributors by providing clear guidance, tools, and resources to meet company objectives.
• Act as a stabilizing force within the team, ensuring everyone is aligned with their goals and has the clarity needed to succeed.

Co-ordinate and manage tender projects

• Take charge of executing and organising detailed tender proposals
• Working with product, supply, and marketing to lead RFI/RFQ propsal

Drive Measurable Results Through Detailed Execution:

• Methodically implement sales strategies that deliver clear and visible results, ensuring distributors and teams meet or exceed KPIs.
• Proactively monitor performance, address gaps, and make adjustments to drive consistent, tangible improvements.

Coordinate Distributor Activity:

• Build strong working relationships with distributors, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to succeed.
• Focus on practical problem-solving and ensuring distributors are consistently aligned with company objectives.

Maintain Accountability and Team Alignment:

• Regularly track team and distributor performance against clear benchmarks, providing structured updates and guidance to ensure progress toward goals.
• Support the seamless coordination of tender submissions, ensuring all steps are completed methodically and on schedule.

Who You Are

• A Methodical Achiever: You excel at implementing processes and ensuring everything runs smoothly, while maintaining a proactive and dynamic approach to achieving results.
• A Reliable Leader: You value stability and clarity, providing consistent leadership that helps your team stay aligned and focused.
• Goal-Oriented and Practical: You thrive on achieving visible, measurable results through step-by-step execution and effective team collaboration.
• Proactive and Dynamic: You bring energy and ambition to your work, taking ownership of challenges and driving consistent improvements.

Why This Role is Perfect for You

• You take pride in achieving results through clear, structured implementation and stable leadership.
• You value opportunities to lead teams and ensure reliable success through consistent processes and practical problem-solving.
• You are motivated by recognition for your contributions and opportunities to grow into senior leadership roles, such as Sales Operations Manager, within 12-18 months.
• You thrive in roles that require a methodical approach to ambitious goals, balancing stability and proactive execution.

Why Safeguard Armour?

At Safeguard Armour, we value reliability, stability, and tangible results. We are committed to building a supportive, team-oriented culture where clear processes and methodical execution drive success. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring our sales operations deliver consistent results, while being recognized for your leadership and contributions to the company’s growth.