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We’ve built an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where you’re empowered to grow, take smart risks, and be unapologetically yourself (cape optional). Whether remote or in-office, we support how you thrive best. We invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact because when one Nerd levels up, we all do.\nThe Associate Manager, Sales Operations is responsible for managing the core operational processes that support NerdWallet's SMB Sales organization, including lead routing, sales commissions, revenue reconciliation, sales performance management, and sales technology administration. This role leads a small team of Sales Operations Analysts and partners closely with Sales Leadership, Finance, Accounting, Payroll, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate, efficient, and scalable sales operations. The Associate Manager serves as the accountable owner of critical operational processes, identifies opportunities for continuous improvement, and delivers reliable data and insights that support sales performance, revenue integrity, and informed business decisions.\nThe Associate Manager, Sales Operations serves as a hands-on people leader and operational partner responsible for the accuracy, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of key SMB Sales processes. This role is embedded within the Sales team (in office) and will manage and develop 1-2 Sales Operations Analysts, establish team priorities, and provide coaching and performance feedback to support consistent execution and professional growth. Working closely with Sales Leadership and cross-functional partners, the Associate Manager translates business requirements into operational solutions, exercises sound judgment in resolving complex issues, and maintains effective processes and controls that support the sales organization. The role balances day-to-day operational accountability with process improvements, demonstrating ownership, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering reliable results.\n\n This role reports to the Director, Sales Operations.\nWhere you can make an impact:\nAccountable for lead routing and assignment processes across Originations and Renewals, including designing, maintaining, and optimizing routing logic and assignment rules to ensure timely, accurate, and equitable lead distribution. Monitor speed-to-lead, distribution balance, and conversion performance, and resolve routing issues that may impact revenue.\n\nManage sales commission administration, including calculating, validating, and finalizing monthly commission payouts in accordance with approved compensation plans. Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing, investigate commission discrepancies, and resolve disputes while maintaining appropriate documentation and audit controls.\n\nOversee sales and revenue reconciliation processes by validating closed and funded transactions, revenue data, and partner information against Salesforce and Finance records. Identify and resolve discrepancies, document adjustments, and ensure the integrity of reported sales results and related compensation calculations.\n\nManage sales performance reporting and analytics, including developing and maintaining individual and team KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools. 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Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues, maintain operational continuity, and recommend improvements that support business scalability.\n\nDrive continuous process improvement by identifying inefficiencies, operational risks, and opportunities to strengthen workflows across lead routing, commission administration, reconciliation, and reporting. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, documentation, and internal controls to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.\n\nPartner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Accounting, Payroll, HR, Product, Engineering, and partner-facing teams to support operational initiatives, system enhancements, and business changes. 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The role operates in a standard, temperature-controlled office environment and requires regular use of company-provided electronic equipment and collaboration tools, including Google Docs, Zoom, Slack, and Salesforce.\nStandard business hours are aligned with the Sales organization's operating schedule. Additional hours may be required during month-end or period-close activities to meet commission and reconciliation deadlines. The role also requires responsiveness during selling hours to address critical lead routing, dialer, or sales technology issues that may impact business operations.\nWhat we offer:\nWork Hard, Stay Balanced (Life’s a series of balancing acts, eh?)\nIndustry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents\n\nRejuvenation Policy - Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown\n\nNew Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care\n\nMental health support\n\nPaid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests\n\nHealth and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution\n\nMonthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)\n\nWork from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)\n\nHave Some Fun! 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