Offer summary

Qualifications:

Degree-level education preferred, MBA a plus but not required for exceptional candidates., 1-3 years of professional experience in sales operations, client success, or administrative roles., Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on polished, professional emails., Tech-savvy and comfortable with CRMs, proposal software, and automation tools..

Key responsabilities:

Manage all sales administration and sponsor follow-ups including proposals and CRM updates.

Lead the sponsor onboarding process, ensuring a premium experience from day one.

Track and report on campaign performance, demonstrating clear ROI to sponsors.

Collaborate with the operations team to build automations and refine internal processes.

Job description

Job Title: Sales Operations Associate
Location: Remote (EST Time Zone)
Salary Range: 2000 USD / month base, with strong potential for performance-based raises and commissions within the first 12 months

Work Schedule: Full-time, core collaboration hours aligned with US Eastern or Central Time

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION

Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Discover a world of career possibilities with Sagan.

About the Company:

Sagan represents a fast-growing, founder-led finance media brand that's redefining how financial leaders learn, grow, and scale. The company has evolved from a high-impact newsletter into a multi-channel platform, with premium sponsors and ambitions to build the definitive ecosystem for next-gen CFOs.

Position Overview:

Were looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Sales Operations Associate to support the operational and client success side of our sponsorship program. This role is designed as a stepping stone into a full client-facing sponsorship sales position within 12 months for top performers. You'll be instrumental in ensuring that sponsors receive a premium, seamless experience from onboarding through renewal.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all sales administration and sponsor follow-ups (proposals, CRM updates, invoices).
Lead the sponsor onboarding process, delivering a VIP experience from day one.
Maintain an organized and up-to-date CRM (ClickUp) with meticulous attention to detail.
Create compelling proposals using Ignition to convert leads into long-term clients.
Coordinate sponsor ad asset collection and approvals to meet publishing deadlines.
Track and report on campaign performance, demonstrating clear ROI to sponsors.
Proactively support rebookings, upsells, and renewal opportunities.
Participate actively in sponsor meetings and outbound prospecting efforts.
Monitor competitor sponsor activity and propose new opportunities or improvements.
Collaborate with the operations team to build automations and refine internal processes.
Help maintain internal sales documentation (sales bible) and share updates at team meetings.

Qualifications:

Degree-level education preferred (MBA a plus but not required for exceptional candidates).
1-3 years of professional experience in sales operations, client success, or administrative roles.
Fanatical attention to detail and expert-level organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to craft polished, professional emails.
Tech-savvy and comfortable with CRMs, proposal software, and automation tools.
Proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues before they arise.
Client-first mindset with a strong sense of responsibility and follow-through.
Passion for learning, growing, and taking on increasing ownership over time.

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