Sales Operations Associate 14917 A leading professional networking company is seeking a Sales Operations Associate. The successful candidate will assist with various new and existing programs managed by the GTM operations team, and leverage your analytical abilities, superior communication, and relationship-building skills to provide timely support and solutions to partners and successful program execution. The ideal candidate has six or more years of experience in consulting, data analytics, or operations roles. The company offers a great work environment. Sales Operations Associate Pay and Benefits: * Hourly pay: $55-$80/hr (Pay varies based on the candidate's experience and location) * Worksite: Leading professional development and networking company (Chicago, IL - Hybrid, Must be 2 days in office (May need to come in more in beginning) , Open to remote candidates in the United States, Candidates local to Chicago are preferred) * W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program * 40 hours/week, 8 Month Assignment Sales Operations Associate Responsibilities: * Support strategic planning projects for our leadership that provide key business insights for high-priority initiatives * Support systems and tools transformation initiatives to help sales teams and partners effectively scale and grow * Identify and appropriately escalate risks which could jeopardize the successful rollout and recommend options for resolution * Think like an owner and have an impact outside of your core functions by demonstrating leadership, providing leverage and producing results that will help effectively scale. Sales Operations Associate Qualifications: * 6+ years of experience in consulting, data analytics, or operations roles. * BA/BS degree in business, engineering, information systems, or related discipline. * Experience working with SQL, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, O365. * Experience working with large datasets. * Experience building business cases and building business reports (MSFT & Google Dox). * Ability to present data in an effective, actionable manner and learn new software quickly. * Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. * Practical understanding of business, technology, big data and/or entrepreneurship. * Excellent communication and analytical skills. * Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines with little supervision. * Create reports and business PowerPoint presentations. * Manage key project workflow, ensure action items are moving accordingly, and communicate with key stakeholders, provide timely updates. * Ability to analyze data to uncover areas of opportunity and build plans to improve outcomes. Particularly in sales-driven motions. * Ability to work in Salesforce effectively, proficiency with excel in building reports and analyzing data. * Ability to present data in an effective, actionable manner and learn new software quickly. * Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. * Practical understanding of business, technology, big data and/or entrepreneurship. * Excellent communication, and analytical skills and to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines with little supervision.