Sales Operations Data & Automation Specialist

Job Description

Sales Enablement Data and Automation Specialist

Join a trusted global leader in Animal Health and take your career in a new direction.

• Permanent, full-time role with competitive remuneration and benefits

• Location: Macquarie Park, Sydney, alternatively Murarrie, Brisbane. Australia

• Career growth: Expand your expertise in a growing, successful industry as part of a collaborative team

• Professional development: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, evolving role

The Sales Enablement Data & Automation Specialist is responsible for enabling data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency through the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards, automation of manual workflows, and management of sales performance data. This role supports sales operations by delivering accurate, timely reporting and automating processes that improve sales effectiveness and customer responsiveness.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

Dashboard Development & Migration

• Lead migration of Spotfire dashboards to Power BI, refining requirements with Sales Operations and National Sales Managers
• Develop and maintain scalable dashboards delivering actionable insights across business units

Sales Incentive Program (SIP) Data Management

• Design and maintain territory target templates based on historical sales and budgets
• Upload and integrate target data into dashboards for accurate performance tracking
• Collaborate with Finance and BU partners to align and finalize territory targets

Automation & Process Improvement

• Identify and automate manual tasks in Customer Effectiveness, including data management, pricing, rebates, and order processing
• Partner with Customer Effectiveness Manager to prioritize and implement automation solutions

Data Integration & Quality Assurance

• Extract, transform, and load data from SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Amazon Redshift, and other sources into reporting platforms• Ensure data accuracy, security, and documentation standards
• Maintain master data processes and definitions within the data ecosystem

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales Operations, Customer Effectiveness, Customer Care, Finance, IT, and Regional FFE teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
• Act as a trusted technical advisor within the Customer Effectiveness team

What You Must Have

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Proficient in SQL, Power BI, Cloud Solutions, Databricks, Python
• Experience in business analytics and data engineering projects
• Ability to manage large datasets with high accuracy

Essential

• Proven hands-on experience with Power BI dashboard development and SQL querying
• Strong knowledge of SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, and Amazon Redshift environments• Experience automating business processes using RPA, Power Automate, or similar tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex data integration and reporting projects
• Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and collaboration skills

Desirable

• Experience in sales operations or commercial data environments

• Familiarity with sales incentive programs and territory target setting

What You Can Expect

• Autonomy with strong support in a trusted global Animal Health organisation
• Opportunities to upskill and develop your role
• Flexibility and pathways to broaden your skills and career
• Collaborative team environment with like-minded professionals

Physical Environment & Tools/Equipment Utilised

• Flexible work arrangements supported
• Primarily office-based with regional interaction and occasional local, interstate, and international travel

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Ability to Coordinate, Audit Trails, Automation, Business Analysis, Business Informatics, Competency Management, Cost Efficiency, Customer Management, Dashboard Reporting, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Incentive Compensation, Operational Efficiency, Performance Dashboards, Product Management, Requirements Management, Sales Performance, Solution Architecture, Solution Deployment, Solutions Delivery, Solutions Development, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Technical Advice, Workflow Automation

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/21/2026

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