Strategy and Planning (SS&P) - Business Planner

we are redefining the "Intelligent Edge". we are creating new customer experiences by building intelligent spaces and digital workspaces, leading next-generation network access solutions for the mobile Enterprise. We are focused on campus, branch, mobility, and the IoT to transform businesses with the combined power of compute, context, control, and secure connectivity. We help some of the largest and most exciting companies globally to modernize their networks to meet the demands of a digital future.
Sound like you? Then we have the right opportunitywe are looking for a Networking Strategy and Planning (SS&P) - Business Planner to join us! In this amazing role, you will be the Operations business partner for the Country(s), a key role within an exciting, fast-moving, high-growth business as part of the EMEA Strategy, Planning & Operations team. If you have a track record in a similar role, want to be part of a business that is growing, with great opportunities, and are ready for your next role, then please apply today
How youll make your mark:
You will act as a business partner for the company's Sales Geographies within your scope, supporting the Leadership team & Field Sales.
You will drive sales compensation and quota setting, and deployment processes aligned with the company's business strategy. This includes Sales Territory management and creation, OPSI alignment, upload of data to Sales Comp systems (Anaplan,) and management of changes throughout the year as required.
You will facilitate the resolution of Sales Compensation-related issues raised by managers and the sales team through investigation and collaboration with the SCO team (e.g., manual claims, incorrect/missing account assignments, etc.)
You will support business with internal governance processes, including forecasting, Demand Planning, Pipeline management, etc.
You will provide of high-quality, on-time business analytics (reporting and insights) to the company's Management team, both regular reports and ad-hoc analysis.
You will support the continuous improvement of the Pipeline, including data quality, working closely with Geo-based teams.
You will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of sales processes, identifying and leveraging best practice in support of delivering the sales strategy.
You will develop and nurture a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork (across the entire family) and knowledge sharing across all relevant teams and functions.
You will be SME for sales compensation tools, processes, and systems
You will support the sales team with Operational needs related to tool training, process guidance, etc.
You will support maintenance of online content established as key Sales resources in EMEA, SharePoint, Intranet site,s etc.
You will identify and build relationships with key players in each function, both internal & external to EMEA
You will develop and maintain an understanding of the applicable business processes forcompany's EMEA Strategy and Planning
You will maintain a strong linkage with the company's Finance team to ensure continuity and avoid duplication