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Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement – Sales Operations

USA-Illinois-ChicagoFull-time$134k2026-10-15 → 2026-11-10

Core

Drive process excellence, simplification, and capability development across the Sales organization to enhance sales effectiveness, execution consistency, and operational efficiency.

Role type

Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement (Sales Operations)

Builds

Scalable processes, governance frameworks, tools, and performance management disciplines for the Sales organization.

Domain

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Snacking / Sales Operations

Required skills

Process mapping and standardization, Root cause analysis, Cross-functional project leadership, Change management, Data analytics (Excel, Power BI), Stakeholder engagement, SOP development, Performance measurement, Automation initiatives, Strategic planning

Preferred skills

Lean/Six Sigma certification, CPG industry experience, Digital transformation implementation, Customer Business Planning (CBP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales enablement tool expertise

Technologies

Microsoft Excel, Power BI

Responsibilities

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across sales planning, execution, and operational processes; Own process mapping and simplification efforts; Develop tools, templates, and training materials for sales teams; Partner with technology teams to automate manual processes; Collect and incorporate feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to drive measurable value.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight