Full-time · On-site

Sales Operations Manager

This is a rare 'greenfield' opportunity to build the sales operations function from scratch for a growing manufacturer. You will lead a team, implement a new CRM, and create the reporting structures that will drive the company's next phase of expansion. It is a highly visible role that combines strategic system design with hands-on team management.

HG
Hiring company

Harrison Group, Inc.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States · Posted 27 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a rare 'greenfield' opportunity to build the sales operations function from scratch for a growing manufacturer. You will lead a team, implement a new CRM, and create the reporting structures that will drive the company's next phase of expansion. It is a highly visible role that combines strategic system design with hands-on team management.

The hiring side

About Harrison Group, Inc.

Harrison Group, Inc. is a mid-sized employer working in manufacturing, based in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.

Industry

Manufacturing

Size

Medium

Location

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Go deeper

See Harrison Group, Inc. the way an insider would

Unlock company research, key people to know, recent moves, and how this role fits into their wider picture.

Research Harrison Group, Inc.

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Directly manage and develop the sales support staff
  • Standardize workflows for both pre-sales prospecting and post-sales fulfillment
  • Select, implement, and maintain the company's CRM and tech stack
  • Facilitate communication and project flow between sales and engineering teams
  • Develop comprehensive reporting dashboards to track organizational performance
  • Identify and execute process improvements to support rapid scaling

Essential

  • Proven experience in sales operations or business operations management
  • Background working within the manufacturing or industrial sector
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team
  • Experience leading process improvement initiatives
  • Hands-on experience with CRM implementation and management
  • Ability to drive projects across different departments like engineering and sales

Preferred

  • Experience in customer support operations
  • Background in high-growth environments
  • Advanced proficiency in pipeline management and sales analytics

Key Skills

CRM AdministrationProcess MappingProject ManagementTeam LeadershipData Analysis & ReportingCross-functional CollaborationPipeline ManagementOperational Strategy

Networking

People to Know

Sign up to discover hiring managers, team leads, and key people at Harrison Group, Inc..

Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Opportunity to build a department from the ground up
  • High visibility with senior executive leadership
  • Stable corporate backing with an entrepreneurial internal culture
  • Leadership of a dedicated support team
  • Direct influence on company-wide operational strategy
  • Professional growth within a rapidly expanding manufacturer

Next step

Apply now

Found via revopscareers.com

We use cookies to improve your experience

We use essential cookies for functionality and analytics cookies to understand how you use Career Steer and improve our services. You can manage your preferences or learn more in our Privacy Policy.