Vice-presidents (VPs) in charge of operations for sales are accountable for overseeing all issues related to sales within their organizations. They conduct sales negotiations, which include ones involving logistics, shipping, as well as final costs. They regularly interact with clients to offer high-quality customer service and strive to establish strong business relationships with current and potential clients in order to build the brand's loyalty and bring in more business. Vice presidents of sales operations develop and implement solutions for the sales team, and provide the team with direction to achieve the sales objectives that are relevant to them. They develop efficient sales operations strategies which use less company resources and increase efficiency.
Other responsibilities that are performed by the vice-president of sales operations involve making use of a computer to keep sales records, preparing elaborate reports that include sales data and analysis and participating actively in business meetings to recommend modifications to sales operations. Vice-presidents of sales operations typically are employed full-time during normal working hours, however other hours or even additional ones may be required based on the needs of the company.
The position usually requires an undergraduate degree in marketing, business or another related field, in addition to previous experience in the field. Vice-presidents of sales operations should possess outstanding leadership abilities to inspire employees in sales operations and supervise their work. In addition, they must be able to work efficiently in a high-speed work environment, possess excellent organization abilities, and pay careful attention to the smallest of details.