Sales Operations Manager [Retail]

Sales Operations Manager [Retail]

Pwc

Chicago, IL • On-site

$99K - $232K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


PwC rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 73 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 57 rated business consultants


Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Customer

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in customer consulting specialise in providing consulting services focused on customer-related strategies and initiatives. These individuals analyse client needs, develop customer-centric solutions, and offer guidance and support to help clients enhance their customer experience and drive business growth.
Those in customer experience at PwC will specialise in providing consulting services focused on enhancing the overall customer experience. You will analyse customer touchpoints, design customer journey maps, and offer guidance and support to help clients create seamless and personalised experiences that drive customer satisfaction, loyalty, and advocacy.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
  • Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
  • Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
  • Effectively mentor others.
  • Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
  • Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
  • Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of PwC's Commercial & Service Excellence platform you will work with retailers to improve performance and profitability across core commercial functions. As a Manager you will lead, develop, and coach teams while guiding workstreams across client engagements, providing top-tier, actionable deliverables that drive measurable impact. This role offers the chance to work closely with client leaders across various retail functions, leveraging PwC methodologies and technology capabilities to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

- Utilize PwC methodologies to improve decision-making processes

- Analyze retail trends and technologies to inform strategic initiatives

- Communicate insights effectively to diverse audiences

- Drive measurable impact through retail transformation projects

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- At least 6 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Demonstrated experience delivering measurable impact in retail transformation initiatives

- Ability to translate ambiguous retail challenges into structured solutions

- Building trust with senior client stakeholders across commercial functions

- Proven success leading teams through fast-paced, analytically driven work

- Familiarity with emerging retail trends and enabling technologies

- Contributing to business development and thought leadership activities

- Supporting engagement planning, risk identification, and quality control

- Proficiency in communication, facilitation, and presentation for diverse audiences using MS PowerPoint

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

May 26, 2026The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glanceAs PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workFor only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Sales Operations Manager?

A: To succeed as a Sales Operations Manager, key technical skills include proficiency in CRM systems, data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL), and project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello). Soft skills such as strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities, as well as leadership and collaboration skills, are also essential for effective sales operations management. By combining these technical and soft skills, a Sales Operations Manager can drive sales efficiency, improve data-driven decision-making, and contribute to the overall growth and success of the organization.

Q: What is the career path for a Sales Operations Manager?

A: A Sales Operations Manager's typical career progression involves starting as a Sales Analyst or Operations Coordinator, then advancing to a Sales Operations Specialist or Team Lead, and eventually becoming a Senior Sales Operations Manager or Director of Sales Operations. Key opportunities for skill development and growth in this role include data analysis, process improvement, project management, and leadership, as well as the ability to leverage technology and data to drive sales performance. Long-term career prospects for a Sales Operations Manager may include transitioning into executive leadership roles, such as a Chief Revenue Officer or Chief Operating Officer, or pursuing specialized roles like a Business Intelligence Manager or a Sales Enablement Director.



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