Sales Operations Support Specialist I

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Sussex, WI, USA
In-Office
Junior
Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage the full order lifecycle from receipt through fulfillment, handling order entry/validation in ERP, coordinating with production, logistics, and finance, tracking shipments, resolving billing and order issues, maintaining ERP/CRM data integrity, and supporting returns, warranty, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.


Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

Key Responsibilities

  • Own execution of the full order lifecycle from order receipt through fulfillment and startup, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal processes and customer requirements
  • Perform order validation, entry, and management within ERP systems; manage changes, cancellations, and exceptions with attention to downstream operational impact.
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with production scheduling, logistics, supply chain, and finance to ensure seamless order progression and timely delivery.
  • Participate in production and scheduling discussions to proactively identify risks and resolve potential delays or constraints.
  • Monitor and track orders, identifying risks to lead time, configuration accuracy, or customer commitments and escalating as appropriate.
  • Prepare and review submittal packages, technical documentation, and supporting materials to ensure completeness and alignment with customer specifications.
  • Support shipment coordination and vendor order tracking to ensure material availability and delivery timelines are met.
  • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and order-related issues to maintain financial accuracy and customer satisfaction.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for customer and dealer inquiries related to order status, documentation, and issue resolution.
  • Maintain data integrity across ERP/CRM systems to ensure accurate reporting and operational execution.
  • Support returns, warranty requests, and post-delivery issue resolution in alignment with company policies.
  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to enhance order execution processes.
Minimal Qualifications
  • Associate’s Degree or equivalent.
  • 1+ year experience in customer service, sales support, or operations role.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Basic understanding of order-processing environments.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or distributor-based environments
  • Familiarity with technical documentation or product spec sheets.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong attention to detail and process discipline
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent orders with varying complexity
  • Customer service orientation with strong communication skills
  • Basic technical aptitude and ability to interpret documentation
  • Ability to identify and escalate risks impacting order execution
Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Skills Required

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent
  • 1+ year experience in customer service, sales support, or operations role
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic understanding of order-processing environments
  • Strong attention to detail and process discipline
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent orders with varying complexity
  • Customer service orientation with strong communication skills
  • Basic technical aptitude and ability to interpret documentation
  • Ability to identify and escalate risks impacting order execution
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or distributor-based environments
  • Familiarity with technical documentation or product spec sheets
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The Company
HQ: Waukesha, Wisconsin
3,437 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

Generac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Our purpose is to lead the evolution to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world through our backup and prime power systems. As a company, we are committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generators. Generac’s people contribute to the company’s growth and success by living our corporate values everyday - integrity, innovation, agility, teamwork, and excellence. We foster a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusivity, and good corporate citizenship, globally. If you're interested in powering your future with Generac, visit www.generac.com/about-us/careers to find a position that fits your career goals and celebrated talents. #PoweringPossibilities #ThePowerOfGenerac

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