Business Operations Specialist

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Are you a problem solver, explorer, and knowledge seeker - always asking, “What if?”

If so, then you may be the new team member we’re looking for. Because at SAS, your curiosity matters - whether you’re developing algorithms, creating customer experiences or answering critical questions. Curiosity is our code, and the opportunities here are endless.

**What we do**

We’re the leader in analytics. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence. Our curiosity fuels innovation, pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo and changing the way we live.

**What you’ll do**

We’re looking for a Business Operations Specialist to support business operations achieving its strategic goals. Analyzes, defines, develops, refines and provides support for business and organizational procedures, processes, and initiatives

You will:

- Provides analysis and recommendations to management in matters concerning performance, operations, staffing, and resourcing.
- Assists sales management in developing business plans and reviewing with executive management.
- Sales support staff, which may include business systems analysts, pricing analysts, business operations specialists, sales team, and administrative staff.
- Documents and communicates business processes, systems improvements and procedure changes in a timely and effective manner.
- Provides clarification and direction on deal structure;
- Ensures the smooth and effective operation of newly implemented processes or procedures and communicates.
- Provides coaching and direction on performance issues at all levels of the sales vertical/sales division.
- Produces and analyzes reports including new, renewal and services. Tracks and provides reconciliations.
- May be responsible for training new account executives and sales managers.
- Assists in special projects as assigned.
- Strong negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills

**What we’re looking for**
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent problem solving, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Economics or related discipline.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to design and support improvement processes
- Proof of English proficiency
- Ability to manage a heavy and workload in a multitask environment
- Global business perspective
- Ability to think critically, identify problems and craft workable solutions.
- You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

**Other knowledge, skills, and abilities**
- Ability to work well within teams
- Ability to prioritize projects and adhere to deadlines
- Ability to give attention to detail and accuracy

**Why SAS**
- We love living the #SASlife and believe that happy, healthy people have a passion for life, and bring that energy to work. No matter what your specialty or where you are in the world, your unique contributions will make a difference.
- Our multi-dimensional culture blends our different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Here, it isn’t about fitting into our culture, it’s about adding to it - and we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring.

**Additional Information**:

- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications. The level of this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, skills and experience. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received._