Sales Operations Manager

RECRUITERS; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITERS is seeking an experienced Sales Operations professional in Ireland to partner with the Alliance & Channels Sales Director. You will provide commercial insight, forecasting support and data-driven analysis to drive growth across Channel & Alliance initiatives.

In this role you’ll manage weekly forecasts, support quarterly reviews and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations to deliver actionable dashboards and best practices. Experience in SaaS is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Sales Operations.
• Experience supporting Channel or Partner sales is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office; BI tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key business partner to the Alliance & Channels Sales Director, supporting weekly forecasting and pipeline reviews.
• Provide data-driven insights for quarterly business reviews and management reporting.
• Support annual planning and quota deployment while ensuring financial reporting aligns with governance.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Enablement, Sales Operations, Deal Desk and Commissions to track initiatives.
• Assist onboarding of new hires with guidance on CRM systems and dashboards.
• Partner with Legal, Finance and Marketing to support Channel & Alliance growth.

Skills

Sales Operations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

CRM proficiency

Excel & PowerPoint

Tools

CRM systems (Salesforce)

BI tools

Tableau

Job description

Salary: €60,000 to 65,000 (DOE)

We’re looking for an experienced Sales Operations professional to partner closely with the Alliance & Channels Sales Director, providing commercial insight, forecasting support and data-driven analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across pipeline management, sales forecasting, business reporting and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights. You’ll play a key role in supporting Channel & Alliance growth, annual planning and operational best practice, while working closely with teams across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations.

What does my day to day look like?

• Act as a key business partner to the Alliance & Channels Sales Director, supporting weekly forecasting, pipeline reviews and the delivery of accurate sales forecasts.
• Provide data-driven insights and analysis for Quarterly Business Reviews, management reporting and strategic decision-making, leveraging AI capabilities where appropriate.
• Support annual business planning and Channel Sales quota deployment, while ensuring financial reporting and operational activities remain aligned with company policies and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Enablement, Sales Operations, Deal Desk and Commissions teams to track strategic initiatives, resolve operational issues and establish consistent best practices.
• Support the onboarding of new hires, providing guidance on CRM systems, partner policies, management dashboards and key operational processes.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Legal, Finance and Marketing to develop effective solutions that support Channel & Alliance growth and deliver against the wider business roadmap.

What's required?

• 2–4 years’ experience in Sales Operations, ideally within a software/SaaS environment, with experience supporting Channel or Partner sales considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to interpret data, resolve challenges and influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools and/or Tableau is desirable.
• A proactive, results-driven approach, with the flexibility to embrace change, collaborate effectively across teams and take ownership of delivering business outcomes.