Position Summary:
Join our team as the Vallen Sales Operations Associate. In this role you will assists the Sales Manager and/or Customer Service Manager by administratively supporting and coordinating the day-to-day Vallen business operations and performing the following duties.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning:
- Assist with developing administrative processes to support the sales team.
Sales Process Optimization:
- Assist with analyzing and refining the sales process to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Help to implement and manage sales tools and technologies to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
Accounts Receivable and Dispute Management:
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Manage and resolve customer disputes related to sales transactions, working closely with the sales and finance teams to address issues promptly.
Inventory Management:
- Coordinate with the inventory management team to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of inventory levels.
- Collaborate with sales and supply chain teams to forecast inventory needs based on sales trends and projections.
- Assist with inventory reconciliation from PI and cycle counting
Sales Analytics and Reporting:
- Assist with developing and maintaining sales operations performance metrics and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Conduct regular analysis of sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with sales, marketing, finance, inventory, product, and accounts receivable teams to ensure alignment and support for sales and operations initiatives.
Other Tasks
- Performs other duties and assignments as directed by the Manager of Sales Operations.
Education and Job Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in sales or operations
- Proven track record of success in sales, operations, process optimization, and sales performance analysis.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
- May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.).
- Required to properly operate and control a motor vehicle; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced notice.
- Sitting, standing, walking, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.
- May be required to lift and carry up to 75 lbs; must have the ability to handle physical inventory that requires hand dexterity.
- May work in extreme hot or cold environments; various facilities may have dusty conditions.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in sales or operations
- Proven success in sales, operations, process optimization, and sales performance analysis
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to operate and control a motor vehicle
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and handle physical inventory
Vallen USA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vallen USA and has not been reviewed or approved by Vallen USA.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) plan includes a company match (e.g., $0.50 per dollar up to 6% of pay), and employer-paid life and disability insurance add to perceived financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation that accrues from 80 to 160 hours based on seniority, sick time, eight scheduled holidays, and two floating holidays are often highlighted as comprehensive.
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Healthcare Strength — Standard medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with FSAs, an EAP, and a wellness program, are described as reliable core offerings.
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What We Do
Vallen is a leading provider of indirect industrial supplies—all those materials that are not part of the products our customers manufacture. From earplugs to specialty tools, to abrasives and cutting tools, we cover the vast majority of our customers’ maintenance, repair, operations and production-related needs. Vallen is also a leader in safety services with offerings that include equipment inspection, maintenance, certification and solution design. Many of our customers look to us for integrated supply solutions and vendor-managed inventory, with Vallen associates on-site, bringing local knowledge and expertise to the specific needs of individual facilities.
