Remote Sales Operations Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Remote/fully remote work

Online training and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Sales Operations Specialist to optimize sales processes and support a global sales team. This fully remote role focuses on efficiency, data-driven insights, CRM management, and best-practice implementations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in sales operations, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Salesforce, Excel, and Tableau. You will collaborate with marketing and finance to streamline workflows from any location in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Information Systems, or related field.
• ≥3 years in sales operations or analytical roles.
• Experience managing CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
• Strong data analysis skills with actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, and sales enablement tools.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication.
• Organized with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-disciplined and able to work independently remotely.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the company's CRM system (e.g., Salesforce) with data integrity.
• Develop sales dashboards and reports on pipeline health and metrics.
• Support sales team with lead routing, territory management, and collateral distribution.
• Assist in creating and implementing sales policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with marketing for lead handoff and campaign tracking.
• Lead sales training on CRM usage and procedures.
• Support forecast process with accurate pipeline data.

Skills

Sales operations

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Tableau

Sales enablement tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the IT solutions sector, is seeking a highly organized and analytical Remote Sales Operations Specialist to optimize their sales processes and support their global sales team. This is a critical, fully remote role that will focus on enhancing efficiency, providing data-driven insights, and ensuring the smooth functioning of sales operations. You will work closely with sales leadership, marketing, and finance to streamline workflows, manage CRM systems, and implement best practices. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of sales cycles, proficiency in CRM and sales enablement tools, and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. This position offers the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on sales performance from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the company's CRM system (e.g., Salesforce), ensuring data integrity, accurate reporting, and efficient lead management processes.
• Develop and maintain sales dashboards and reports to provide insights into sales performance, pipeline health, and key metrics.
• Support the sales team with operational tasks, including lead routing, territory management, and sales collateral distribution.
• Assist in the development and implementation of sales policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement in the sales process.
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure seamless lead handoff and campaign tracking.
• Facilitate sales training sessions on CRM usage and operational procedures for new and existing sales team members.
• Support the sales forecasting process by providing accurate pipeline data and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales operations, sales support, or a related analytical role.
• Proven expertise in managing and optimizing CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau) and sales enablement platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be self-disciplined and proficient in working independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and a generous retirement savings plan. As a fully remote employee, you will enjoy significant flexibility and the autonomy to manage your work environment. Opportunities for professional growth include access to online training, certifications, and participation in virtual industry conferences. You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to operational excellence and sales success, contributing from your chosen location anywhere within South Africa.