Senior Sales Operations Officer
Position:
Organization: National Marketer PLC
Not Specified
Role Purpose
The Sales Operations Officer is responsible for executing day-to-day sales operations to ensure data accuracy, timely reporting, and efficient order-to-cash processes.
As the execution arm of the Commercial function, this role ensures SAP data integrity, collections follow-up, contract tracking, and reporting discipline, enabling the Commercial Lead to focus on strategic priorities. The role plays a critical part in maintaining operational rhythm, cross-functional coordination, and commercial visibility.
Key Responsibilities
1. Contract & Commercial Lifecycle Execution
Ensure 100% of signed contracts are logged in SAP within 6 hours of receipt.
Validate all commercial terms (pricing, payment milestones, delivery schedules) before system entry.
Track contract renewals and amendments; notify management 30 days prior to expiry.
Maintain and monitor performance guarantees and advance payment securities, including expiry tracking.
2. Cash Collection & Receivables Support
Generate and circulate weekly aging reports to the sales team.
Issue timely payment reminders in line with agreed collection schedules.
Escalate overdue accounts beyond defined thresholds with clear dispute summaries.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date collection logs in SAP on a daily basis.
3. Data Accuracy & Quality Control
Validate customer POs, invoices, and master data before SAP entry.
Conduct weekly audits of open sales orders, pricing conditions, and credit blocks.
Identify and resolve discrepancies with a zero-error tolerance approach.
4. Sales Reporting & Performance Analytics
Daily: Publish sales flash reports (actual vs. target) by 9:00 AM.
Weekly: Deliver performance reports comparing prior periods and trends.
Monthly: Prepare detailed analytics (Target vs. Actual, MoM, YoY, YTD vs. budget) by the 3rd working day.
Quarterly/Annual: Support variance analysis and executive reporting requirements.
5. Sales Administration
Process commercial team expense claims within 5 working days.
Maintain accurate filing and documentation of all commercial records.
Coordinate meeting schedules, minutes, and follow-up action tracking.
6. Fulfillment Planning & Execution Support
Maintain an order fulfillment tracker aligned with procurement, warehouse, and supplier timelines.
Communicate delivery schedules to internal teams and customers.
Track inventory allocation based on revenue priority and risk exposure.
Provide weekly execution updates to stakeholders.
7. Issue Identification & Escalation
Proactively identify operational risks such as delays, stock shortages, or contract deviations.
Resolve routine issues independently and escalate critical issues promptly.
8. Order-to-Cash Cycle Management
Follow up on contract finalization and advance payment collections.
Coordinate delivery, inspection, and customer acceptance processes.
Support invoicing by ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
Actively contribute to accounts receivable (AR) follow-ups and collection acceleration.
9. Customer Coordination
Maintain professional communication with customers on operational matters.
Document disputes, penalties, and claims; support resolution processes.
10. Contract Closure Management
Support closure activities including customer testimonials and final documentation.
Track release of guarantees, samples, and outstanding contractual obligations.
11. Systems & Dashboard Support
Execute daily SAP transactions (sales orders, deliveries, billing, pricing updates, credit release requests).
Maintain accurate and real-time contract and sales databases.
Refresh Power BI dashboards daily, ensuring up-to-date KPIs (bookings, billings, backlog, collections).
Support automation of recurring reports and analytics.
12. S&OP & Cross-Functional Coordination
Prepare demand and performance data packs for weekly S&OP meetings.
Ensure alignment across sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain through accurate data sharing.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, or IT
Experience
2–4 years of experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Support, Finance, or Data Analysis
Experience in technology, IT equipment, or consumer electronics is strongly preferred
Technical Skills
Excel (Advanced): Power Query, complex formulas, PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP
Power BI (Intermediate): Dashboard creation, publishing, and refresh management
SAP or ERP Systems: Sales order processing, billing, and reporting
Contract Management: Commercial contract tracking and receivables monitoring
Core Competencies
Attention to Detail & Data Accuracy
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
Process Discipline & Execution Excellence
Communication & Coordination Skills
Time Management & Prioritization
Accountability & Ownership
How To Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the application form below:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Requirements The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, IT, or a related field from a recognized institution. Candidates must possess two to four years of experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Support, Finance, or Data Analysis, with prior experience in technology, IT equipment, or consumer electronics strongly preferred. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.Deadline: May 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Location: , Addis Ababa
Amount: 1
