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Business Planner, Global Sales Operations, Pixel Phones

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Google

23d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Mountain View

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's degree, 6 years in sales ops or analytics, experience with Tableau/Google Sheets, and strong data skills. Preferred: experience in digital media and statistical modeling.
  • You will collaborate with teams to provide insights, drive process improvements, implement forecasting practices, and develop financial plans while managing sales performance data and analytics.

Requirements

  • Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience in sales operations, forecasting, business strategy, demand planning, or data analytics.
  • 6 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or corporate advisory, or 4 years of experience with an advanced degree.
  • Experience in building analysis or data visualization via Tableau, Google slides, Google sheets, or spreadsheet software and managing multiple projects.
  • Preferred qualifications:
  • 2 years of experience in advertising, consultative sales, business development, or a digital media environment.
  • 2 years of experience creating complex data sets, data modeling, and reporting.
  • Experience in sales forecasting, business analysis, or related field with a consumer-packaged goods company in a technology company.
  • Experience with statistical models and measurement techniques (generalized linear models, time series analysis).
  • Ability to “talk with numbers” and quantify and support conclusions with data.
  • Ability to showcase an intellectual curiosity and independently troubleshoot and root cause problems, with attention to detail on all projects and deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary regional sales operations liaison, collaborating with Sales, Finance, Product, Marketing and Supply Chain providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations to leadership.
  • Drive efficiency and effectiveness by identifying/implementing process improvements in supply allocation, lost sales, and forecast accuracy.
  • Implement/maintain efficient forecasting best practices, including lifetime volume management and development annual sales plan. Develop/maintain forecasting models and statistical analyses.
  • Ensure seamless forecast transition from product concept to end-of-life. Develop long-range financial plans with strategic impact analysis (capacity, IOQ modeling, product lifecycle curves, market trends and scenario planning).
  • Provide data-driven insights through comprehensive sales performance reporting, key performance indicators, and forecasts. Support sales operations with effective data management, tool administration, and custom analytics.

FAQs

What is the minimum educational requirement for this position?

A bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is the minimum requirement for this position.

How much experience is required in sales operations or related fields?

A minimum of 6 years of experience in sales operations, forecasting, business strategy, demand planning, or data analytics is required.

Is experience in management consulting or corporate advisory necessary?

Yes, 6 years of experience in management consulting, sales operations, business strategy, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or corporate advisory is required, or 4 years with an advanced degree.

What specific skills in data analysis are preferred for this role?

Preferred skills include experience in creating complex data sets, data modeling, reporting, and familiarity with statistical models and measurement techniques such as generalized linear models and time series analysis.

Are there any preferred qualifications regarding advertising or sales?

Yes, 2 years of experience in advertising, consultative sales, business development, or a digital media environment is preferred.

What tools or software should a candidate be proficient in?

Candidates should be proficient in building analysis or data visualization via Tableau, Google Slides, Google Sheets, or spreadsheet software.

Does this position involve working collaboratively with other teams?

Yes, the role requires collaboration with Sales, Finance, Product, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Global Sales Operations Business Planner?

Responsibilities include serving as the primary regional sales operations liaison, driving efficiency through process improvements, maintaining forecasting best practices, providing data-driven insights, and ensuring a seamless forecast transition from product concept to end-of-life.

What is the salary range for this position?

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000 to $216,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Does Google provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Google is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, ensuring equal employment opportunity regardless of various factors such as race, religion, sexual orientation, and more.

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