Sales Operations Analyst

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara is seeking a strategic Sales Operations Analyst to drive forecasting excellence, optimize processes, and advance analytics across the global sales organization.

You will support forecast accuracy improvements, lead complex projects to streamline efficiency, and contribute AI/ML forecasting initiatives with close collaboration to Finance, Marketing, and IT teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Sales Operations, Business Operations, or Financial Analysis in a global high-growth tech environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven expertise in sales forecasting, data reconciliation, and process improvement.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to present to all levels.
• Proven project management experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Improve forecast reliability for enterprise products and provide actionable insights.
• Guide sales strategies with data insights and align with forecasting objectives.
• Lead global data reconciliation across CRM, financial, and forecasting systems.
• Maintain data hygiene in Salesforce and forecasting platforms; review pipelines.
• Establish metrics for forecasting performance, pipeline health, and data quality.
• Support sales teams with pipeline data, troubleshoot issues, and provide training.
• Contribute to AI/ML forecasting initiatives and analytics improvements.

Skills

Sales forecasting

Data reconciliation

Forecasting systems

Excel

Salesforce

SAP

IBP

Python

SQL

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Python

SQL

Job description

We are seeking a strategic Sales Operations Analyst to drive forecasting excellence, process optimization, and advanced analytics initiatives across our global sales organization. In this role, you will support forecast accuracy improvements, lead sophisticated projects to streamline operational efficiency, and contribute AI/ML forecasting initiatives. You will collaborate closely with sales leadership, global account managers, and cross-functional partners in Finance, Marketing, and IT to ensure data integrity, deliver actionable insights, and align sales strategies with business goals!

What You Will Be Doing:

• Improve forecast reliability and accuracy for enterprise products, with a focus on forecasting support and provide actionable insights for strategic and OEM accounts.
• Incorporate data insights to guide sales strategies, inform business decisions, and align with forecasting objectives.
• Lead global data reconciliation across CRM, financial, and forecasting systems to validate data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure consistent, reliable reporting.
• Ensure data hygiene in Salesforce and forecasting platforms by managing product updates, system configurations, and conducting regular pipeline reviews.
• Establish metrics to measure forecasting performance efficiency, pipeline health, and data quality, pinpointing areas for process improvements.
• Provide hands-on support to the sales team by managing pipeline data, troubleshooting system issues, and delivering training and tools to enable efficient forecasting workflows.
• Support forecasting projects, including AI/ML initiatives, process automation, and analytics improvements to improve sales projections and operational scalability.

What We Need to See:

• 8+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Business Operations, or Financial Analysis in a global high-growth tech environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business or related field, advanced degree is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in sales forecasting process, data reconciliation, and operational process improvement.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and effectively present them to all levels of customers.
• Proven experience in project management, including leading cross-functional teams and ensuring timely, within-scope delivery of end-to-end forecasting projects.
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel and proficiency in Salesforce, SAP, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP), experience with Python, SQL, or other data tools is a plus.
• Background in supporting software and SaaS product lines in forecasting or revenue planning is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience or strong interest in AI/ML applications for sales forecasting and analytics is highly desirable.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:

• Demonstrated history of providing valuable insights that directly impact strategic decision-making.
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading cross-functional projects to drive alignment and operational improvements.
• Adaptable to uncertainty and proactive in solving challenges, driving innovative and actionable solutions.
• Practical experience supporting AI/ML forecasting models and sales process automation to improve operational efficiency and forecast capabilities.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 144,000 USD - 230,000 USD for Level 4, and 168,000 USD - 270,250 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 16, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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