Sales Operations Specialist (East)

Hitachi - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Raleigh, NC

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Sales Operations Specialist to support two Senior Leaders in the US Sales Team. This remote position requires a highly organized individual who can manage various administrative responsibilities, including travel arrangements, presentation preparation, onboarding, and expense reporting. The role demands excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to ensure smooth operations within the sales team.

Responsibilities

• Book and re-book travel arrangements for two Senior Leaders, ensuring compliance with travel policies.
• Assist in creating regional presentations by researching information and finalizing documentation.
• Prepare for new hires by coordinating with Sales Operations and HR for access and equipment.
• Act as the point of contact for the regional sales team, managing relationships with key partners.
• Manage the calendars of two Senior Leaders, addressing major conflicts as needed.
• Handle expense reports for two Senior Leaders, including collecting receipts and submitting reports in Concur.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including logistics and catering arrangements.
• Produce monthly summary reports, including Record Orders Snapshot and Key Opportunities Update.
• Serve as the point of contact for Sales Leaders during their vacations, managing urgent communications.
• Highlight key emails for immediate attention of Sales Leaders.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Salesforce and Power BI to assist Sales Leaders with data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in administrative responsibilities, or an Associate's Degree and 4 years of experience.
• Experience in handling confidential information related to employees and organizational strategy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and support various members of the Sales Leadership team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Ability to compose professional correspondence and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized with a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Salesforce and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Previous experience in a sales operations or administrative support role.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Remote work options
• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement plan