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INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
The Sales Operations Lead position works out of our Austin, TX location in the CRM Division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Sales Operations Lead, you will provide support of the US Cardiac Rhythm Management Commercial Sales Organization by managing various initiatives, reporting, and analytics as related to the Sales Operations Team. This role also entails training and supporting the successful implementation and issue resolution of the Salesforce platform, specifically in the areas of sales order entry and field inventory management.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee a team, planning, prioritizing, and scheduling their activities to ensure effective resource utilization and the achievement of deliverables and targets.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of Sales Operations processes and other key functional area processes. Train team members on these processes and the various IT systems used to support the sales force.
- Assist the Sales Operations Manager in overseeing the use and maintenance of Abbott’s Salesforce.com platform, including sales orders, customer invoicing, patient registrations, and sales analytics. Focus on continuous improvement and future developments of the Salesforce system.
- Contribute to the enhancement of commercial processes to boost overall sales force productivity. Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement tools and processes that improve sales force effectiveness.
- Monitor the status of sales operations activities to identify problem areas and adapt procedures to improve team performance and meet required metrics.
- Oversee the most complex, large, or challenging sales orders to maintain positive customer relations.
- Provide monthly metric reports to the Sales Operations Manager for leadership review.
- Support various efforts to define, analyze, and recommend solutions to address sales issues, based on an understanding of current business processes and future business needs.
- Stay current on developments in relevant fields of expertise, regulatory requirements, and industry trends. Remain abreast of technical advancements.
- Provides direction and coaching to employees. Lead (develop, organize, plan, direct and control) his/her team members to achieve the expected goals and indicators. Motivates and energizes personnel to obtain top performance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in related careers or having successfully covered at least 50% of the curriculum at the university
- 3+ years of experience in a Sales Operations or Customer Service role.
- Requires Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word application expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others required.
- Fully bilingual English / Spanish required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Supervisory experience preferred
- SAP experience preferred
COMPENSATION
The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
The Sales Operations Lead position works out of our Austin, TX location in the CRM Division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Sales Operations Lead, you will provide support of the US Cardiac Rhythm Management Commercial Sales Organization by managing various initiatives, reporting, and analytics as related to the Sales Operations Team. This role also entails training and supporting the successful implementation and issue resolution of the Salesforce platform, specifically in the areas of sales order entry and field inventory management.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee a team, planning, prioritizing, and scheduling their activities to ensure effective resource utilization and the achievement of deliverables and targets.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of Sales Operations processes and other key functional area processes. Train team members on these processes and the various IT systems used to support the sales force.
- Assist the Sales Operations Manager in overseeing the use and maintenance of Abbott’s Salesforce.com platform, including sales orders, customer invoicing, patient registrations, and sales analytics. Focus on continuous improvement and future developments of the Salesforce system.
- Contribute to the enhancement of commercial processes to boost overall sales force productivity. Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and implement tools and processes that improve sales force effectiveness.
- Monitor the status of sales operations activities to identify problem areas and adapt procedures to improve team performance and meet required metrics.
- Oversee the most complex, large, or challenging sales orders to maintain positive customer relations.
- Provide monthly metric reports to the Sales Operations Manager for leadership review.
- Support various efforts to define, analyze, and recommend solutions to address sales issues, based on an understanding of current business processes and future business needs.
- Stay current on developments in relevant fields of expertise, regulatory requirements, and industry trends. Remain abreast of technical advancements.
- Provides direction and coaching to employees. Lead (develop, organize, plan, direct and control) his/her team members to achieve the expected goals and indicators. Motivates and energizes personnel to obtain top performance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in related careers or having successfully covered at least 50% of the curriculum at the university
- 3+ years of experience in a Sales Operations or Customer Service role.
- Requires Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word application expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others required.
- Fully bilingual English / Spanish required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Supervisory experience preferred
- SAP experience preferred
COMPENSATION
The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- DoorDash89
- American Eagle Outfitters88
- 7-Eleven72
- Google68
- Truist66
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software529
- Retail465
- Manufacturing393
- Consulting & Professional Services365
- Food & Beverage248
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations lead jobs.
- Three or more years of experience managing operational workflows or teams
- Demonstrated ability to use data to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements
- Proficiency with project management or operations tools such as Asana, Jira, or Monday.com
- Experience with inventory management, supply chain, or fulfillment operations
- Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your Operations Lead Job Search
Quantify throughput and efficiency gains
Operations lead resumes live or die on numbers. Replace vague statements like 'improved processes' with concrete output: units per shift, fulfillment accuracy rates, or cost reductions. Hiring managers in ops want to see the scale you managed and the measurable delta you drove.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operations lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the vertical
An operations lead resume for a warehouse looks nothing like one for a SaaS company. Swap in industry-specific language, tools, and KPIs for each application. A logistics-heavy role wants WMS experience front and center, while a tech company wants Lean or Six Sigma framing.
Filter openings by scope, not just title
Operations lead roles vary wildly, from managing a single shift team to overseeing multi-site workflows. When searching, filter by headcount managed or function area so you target roles that match your actual experience level rather than just the job title.
Prepare a process-improvement case study
Most operations lead interviews include a scenario or case-study round. Walk in with one real example of a bottleneck you identified, the fix you designed, and the outcome. Structure it as a before, action, and after narrative with a specific result.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
In operations, your title often determines your budget authority and headcount ownership. Before accepting an offer, confirm what you'll own: team size, P&L responsibility, and which cross-functional stakeholders you'll coordinate with. These details shape your growth path more than base compensation alone.
Operations Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operations leads?
The companies hiring the most operations leads right now include DoorDash, American Eagle Outfitters, and 7-Eleven, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is consistent across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and technology sectors.
How many operations lead jobs are remote?
About 11% of operations lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles focused on analytics, process design, or SaaS operations workflows tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to physical sites, warehouses, or production floors are predominantly on-site.
How do you become an operations lead?
Start by building hands-on experience in a coordinator or specialist role within an operational function, such as logistics, fulfillment, or team supervision. From there, take ownership of process improvement projects, document measurable results, and develop skills in data analysis and cross-functional communication. Many operations leads move up from within their organization after demonstrating they can manage both people and workflows independently.
Can you get hired as an operations lead with little experience?
Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate ownership and impact even if your title didn't say 'lead' yet. Highlight any time you coordinated a team, trained new hires, managed a shift, or owned a workflow end to end. Roles at smaller companies or in high-growth industries often hire people into operations lead titles earlier if they show strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
What does the operations lead interview process look like?
Most operations lead interviews include an initial screen with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by a structured interview with the hiring manager focused on past experience and behavioral questions. A second round often involves a case study, scenario exercise, or panel with cross-functional stakeholders. Final rounds may include a site visit or meeting with senior leadership, particularly for roles that involve team or budget ownership.
Where can I find and apply to operations lead jobs?
You can find and apply to operations lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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