Sales Strategy & Operations Associate (contract)

Our client is a leading global technology company seeking a Sales Strategy & Operations Associate to support business growth through strategic planning, go-to-market execution, data analysis, and operational improvement. The role works closely with cross-functional teams to drive commercial performance and support key business initiatives.

This is a contract role ending on 28 Jul 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support annual operating plans, strategic planning, budget management, and business growth initiatives.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies, sales activation plans, and channel strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Conduct market research and competitor benchmarking to identify business opportunities, market trends, and potential risks.
• Analyse sales and business performance, track KPIs, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements, including opportunities to leverage AI and automation.
• Manage cross-functional projects, coordinate resources, and ensure initiatives are delivered on time and aligned with business priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across teams to align objectives, resolve challenges, and drive business outcomes.

Requirements

• 6 years of experience in sales operations, commercial operations, business strategy, management consulting, investment banking, or corporate advisory
• Strong understanding of strategic planning, go-to-market strategy, commercial planning, and budget management.
• Experience in consumer hardware, consumer electronics, telecommunications, or retail.
• Proficiency in data analysis, business reporting, performance tracking, and competitor benchmarking.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, influencing, and analytical skills, with sound business acumen.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, and data-driven process improvements is a plus.

Skills

Influencing, Automation Technology, Timely Delivery, Budget Management, Process Improvement, Business Acumen, Consumer Electronics, Go-to-market Strategy, Business Growth, Business Reporting, Collaboration With Stakeholders, Benchmarking, Competitor Research, Stakeholder Management, Commercial Planning, sales performance analysis