Sales Operations Associate

Join a leading global organization, partnering with Aquent, and make a real impact as a Sales Operations Associate. You will be a key player in optimizing sales processes, driving efficiency, and contributing directly to revenue growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage data-driven insights, and shape the future of sales operations within a dynamic and innovative environment. As a Sales Operations Associate, you will be essential to streamlining operations and empowering sales teams to achieve ambitious targets. You’ll dive deep into data, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions that enhance sales performance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a tangible difference. This is a 12-months-long engagement, which requires onsite presence 3x per week in Central London.

What You’ll Do

• Define project scopes and objectives, develop detailed project plans, and manage timelines and resources effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different teams to understand their priorities, build strong relationships, and drive consensus for optimal outcomes.
• Gain a deep understanding of the industry landscape and customer trends to identify potential risks and opportunities, informing go-to-market strategies.
• Analyze existing processes, pinpoint areas for improvement, and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Design and execute business cadences, processes, and programs to strengthen operational rigor and consistency.
• Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analyses to test hypotheses, generate actionable insights, and inform data-driven recommendations.
• Develop and maintain reporting frameworks to track key metrics, measure progress against objectives, and provide valuable insights to drive performance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of sales activation strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring measurable outcomes.
• Support strategic assessments by evaluating potential solutions, identifying trade-offs, and recommending the best path forward.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on shared objectives and deliver consistent, scalable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in sales operations, business operations, strategy, or a related field.
• Familiarity with CRM and reporting tools (e.g., Salesforce, Tableau, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize data, extract key insights, and formulate data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
• Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and delivering results.

Client Description

Our Client is a multinational technology company, specialising in Internet-related services and products; including online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. The atmosphere is relaxed with a diverse and innovative culture. Opportunities for growth and progression and networking with like-minded people across the business and beyond. Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.