Regional Commercial Excellence Manager

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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Commercial Excellence Expert to lead and support initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability of our sales organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transactional sales processes, organizational optimization, and continuous improvement, with a proven track record of delivering cost-saving projects. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• This role requires a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Analyze and optimize end-to-end sales processes , identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Lead process improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, Operations, IT) to implement best practices and standardize activities.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and performance dashboards to track progress and impact of commercial excellence initiatives.
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities across sales operations, including pricing, order management, customer service, and CRM usage.
• Support change management and training efforts to ensure adoption of new processes and tools.
• Drive organizational design improvements to align roles, responsibilities, and workflows with strategic goals.
• Act as a strategic partner to sales leadership in shaping commercial strategy and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial excellence ,
  sales operations , or process improvement roles.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and deliver measurable results.
• Experience in a sales-driven organization with a focus on transactional activities is highly preferred.

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
• Annual Bonus Program
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance
• 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting
• Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance

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