MANAGER, SALES OPERATIONS AND ANALYTICS

Date: Mar 13, 2026

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60631

Company: Belden Inc

Innovation Starts With You


Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.

 

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

 

The Sales Analytics Manager you will bridge the gap between sales strategy and execution by managing AI-enabled reporting and data infrastructure. You will build predictive forecasting models, automate recurring reports, and optimize CRM workflows to ensure high-quality pipeline scoring. By translating complex data into intuitive visualizations, you will identify process bottlenecks and provide the real-time insights needed to drive decision-making across the business. Additionally, you will lead cross-functional projects to refine sales processes, ensuring on-time delivery of operational improvements that drive team productivity.

 

Principle Job Accountabilities

 

  • Manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines, ensuring clear communication of progress to executive stakeholders and effective resource allocation.

 

  • Leverage AI-driven analytics and predictive modeling to generate actionable insights across key sales performance indicators, operational metrics, and revenue streams.

 

  • Translate complex business questions into intuitive dashboards, automated reports, and executive-ready insights using advanced data visualization and AI-enabled tools.

 

  • Lead structured funnel reviews to analyze pipeline health, stage conversion, velocity, and risk indicators, driving proactive revenue interventions.

 

  • Conduct comprehensive closed opportunity reviews (win/loss analysis) to identify competitive trends, pricing effectiveness, sales behavior patterns, and coaching opportunities.

 

  • Own weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting processes, incorporating AI-based forecasting models to improve revenue predictability and scenario planning accuracy.

 

  • Analyze seller productivity, quota attainment, and pipeline conversion using machine learning insights to optimize territory design and resource allocation.

 

  • Drive CRM (Salesforce) optimization and automation initiatives, improving data integrity, workflow efficiency, and AI-powered pipeline scoring.

 

  • Automate recurring reporting and implement scalable analytics frameworks that reduce manual effort and enhance real-time decision support.

 

  • Perform advanced ad hoc analytics including scenario modeling, capacity planning, and revenue sensitivity analysis across multiple geographies and business units.

 

  • Build customer, product, and market segmentation models leveraging AI clustering techniques to inform go-to-market and investment prioritization.

 

  • Identify process bottlenecks through data mining and pattern recognition, recommending automation and workflow improvements to enhance sales productivity.

 

  • Deliver executive-level storytelling that combines AI insights, funnel diagnostics, and closed deal learnings to drive strategic growth decisions and continuous performance improvement.

 

Knowledge & Experience required

 

Education & Experience

  • Degree in Business (administration, economics, finance, or Marketing) preferred.
  • Experience of working within a medium to large sized international organization.
  • Experience of successfully operating in a matrix environment.
  • Experience and competent with C-Suite interaction
  • Experience of working with cross functional teams, including Marketing, Product Development and Finance.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of a variety of Sales processes including funnel management, account planning, proposition development, and negotiation. Working experience of MEDDIC Methodology and Sales Process advantageous.

 

Abilities

  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate analytical skulls and the ability to work within a metric driven environment.
  • Ability to work successfully in a fast paced and pressured work environment.
  • Demonstrate a pro-active, flexible and pragmatic approach.
  • Ability to make tough decisions and mitigate risk in doing so.
  • Able to work with a high degree of autonomy

 

Essentials

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to perform the duties of the role.
  • Computer literacy essential
  • Advanced knowledge of Salesforce.com and Tableau required.
  • Advanced Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills.
  • English fluency to business standard essential.
  • Demonstrate Belden values.

 

 

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $100,000 - $150,000 annually, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.  This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location. 

 

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

 

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Let’s Create Possibilities Together.


Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.


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