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Sales Operations Associate

2 days ago Cerritos, CA

Looking to launch your career in sales operations? As a Sales Operations Associate, you'll play a key role in supporting the sales team by keeping data accurate, reports running smoothly, and processes on track. You'll gain hands-on experience with incentives, reporting, and analytics while building a strong foundation in sales operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to learn how sales organizations operate behind the scenes!

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do

  • Help ensure accurate and timely incentive processing through data preparation, validation, and tracking
  • Maintain and update sales and incentive data across systems and spreadsheets
  • Generate and share recurring reports that support sales performance and decision-making
  • Track and route incentive-related questions to ensure timely resolution
  • Support the creation of reports, exhibits, and data summaries used in sales opportunities and proposals
  • Compile data from approved sources into standardized templates and basic analytics
  • Follow established processes and flag discrepancies related to incentives, reporting, or budgets
  • Assist with system-related tasks such as testing, uploads, and basic configurations
  • Support budget tracking and help monitor variances
  • Process invoices, ensuring accuracy and alignment with contracts and approvals

Qualifications:

What You Bring
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field preferred
  • 0-2 years of experience (internships or relevant coursework welcome!)
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers and data
  • Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, with a willingness to learn new systems
  • Ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Curiosity, coachability, and a desire to grow your career in sales operations

Where You'll Work
  • This is a hybrid role, with flexibility to work remotely and in the office as needed
  • Candidates should be based in or near one of the following California locations: Cerritos, San Francisco, Oakland, or Rancho Cordova
  • Ability to report to the office as needed is required

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Why Join Us
  • Build a strong foundation in sales operations and business analytics
  • Gain exposure to sales strategy, reporting, and incentive processes
  • Work with a supportive team invested in your growth and development
  • Opportunity to learn new tools and systems that will grow your career

    Base Pay Information

    The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications, and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
    Pay Grade 13. $33,900 - $68,500


Additional Information:

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
  • Competitive base and incentive pay
  • 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
  • Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
  • 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
  • Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
  • Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
  • Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
  • Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
  • Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
  • Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

Important Work Authorization Information

Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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Client-provided location(s): Cerritos, CA, Gunnison, CO
Job ID: Delta_Dental-3224
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-05-04T23:35:30

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K)
      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Performance Bonus
    • Professional Development

      • Leadership Training Program
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Promote From Within
      • Access to Online Courses
    • Diversity and Inclusion