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Job outlook for senior sales operations analysts in the United States
Are senior sales operations analyst jobs in demand?
Senior sales operations analyst job and salary trends over time
Senior sales operations analyst jobs over time
Senior sales operations analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,158 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,008 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,928 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,796 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,663 | 0.00% |
Average senior sales operations analyst salary over time
Senior sales operations analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,112 | $41.88 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $84,727 | $40.73 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $83,088 | $39.95 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $81,935 | $39.39 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $80,822 | $38.86 | +0.0% |
Senior sales operations analyst jobs by state
Most common states for senior sales operations analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 597 | 86% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 228 | 30% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 352 | 26% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 151 | 26% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,417 | 25% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,000 | 24% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,939 | 23% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 442 | 23% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 240 | 23% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 199 | 23% |
| 11 | Alaska | 739,795 | 167 | 23% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,643 | 22% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 212 | 22% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,170 | 21% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,128 | 21% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,520 | 20% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 347 | 20% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 267 | 20% |
| 19 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,263 | 19% |
| 20 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,019 | 18% |
Most common cities for senior sales operations analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Culver City | 1 | 3% | $97,874 |
| 2 | Costa Mesa | 2 | 2% | $97,352 |
| 3 | Irvine | 2 | 1% | $97,291 |
| 4 | Bellevue | 1 | 1% | $105,668 |
| 5 | Milpitas | 1 | 1% | $108,053 |
| 6 | Richardson | 1 | 1% | $83,025 |
| 7 | Savannah | 1 | 1% | $74,340 |
| 8 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $86,667 |
| 9 | Las Vegas | 2 | 0% | $68,128 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $97,896 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $74,482 |
| 12 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $86,828 |
| 13 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $91,550 |
| 14 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $85,299 |
| 15 | Columbus | 1 | 0% | $77,931 |
| 16 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $85,060 |
| 17 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $82,910 |
| 18 | New York | 1 | 0% | $107,380 |
| 19 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $76,389 |
| 20 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $107,855 |
Senior Sales Operations Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior sales operations analyst experts
Pennsylvania State University
University of California, Irvine
Central Connecticut State University
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Illinois Wesleyan University
Kent State University
DePaul University
University of Oregon
Arkansas Tech University
Saint Xavier University
Central Connecticut State University
University of San Francisco
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Seattle University
What Senior Sales Operations Analyst skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Louis Rocconi Ph.D.: With the advent of AI and the growing use of other technologies in education, the ability to utilize these new tools effectively and ethically will be critical. Questions such as “How can AI tools be used in a practical and ethical way to enhance the work evaluators do?” will become more crucial in the next few years. I also think data analysis skills and the ability to interpret results for a wide variety of audiences will continue to be paramount for future success in the field.
Dr. Jennifer Eury Ph.D.
Undergraduate Management Major Program Coordinator and Clinical Associate Professor of Management and OrganizationPennsylvania State University
Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods
What Senior Sales Operations Analyst skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Jennifer Eury Ph.D.: I would encourage a graduating management major to begin their career with an open mind. Work hard and be willing to take on challenging tasks, especially if it means having an opportunity to learn more about the organization and the industry. I would also encourage graduates to start to build their personal board of directors, and some call it. Take the time to get to know the people in your workplace, find mentors, and surround yourself with people who will support you, as you grow in the field.
What Senior Sales Operations Analyst skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Jessie Borelli Ph.D.: The value of technical skills keeps increasing, and I can only imagine that these skills will continue to rise in value. One edge that psychological science students bring to the table is the ability to interpret data, as well as to understand the user experience that influences human behavior in digital spaces. For example, people with training in psychological science will be needed to consult on interpersonal interactions, promoting mental health in an increasing digital world and how to address issues of equity and inclusion in digital spaces.
What will help Senior Sales Operations Analysts increase their earning potential?
Dr. Jessie Borelli Ph.D.: My experience as a professor leads me to believe that psychology students tend to underestimate their skills and talents. I encourage students to document their experiences and the skills they develop from the moment they begin their undergraduate education, as well as to remember that the skills they accumulate are likely valuable, transferrable skills. For instance, if they work in a research lab and know how to design a survey and analyze quantitative data, these are skills that can be used not only in the psychology research space but also in a marketing, data science, R&D;, or non-profit spaces. If they have worked in a community engagement internship, learning how to forge connections with community partners, work with diverse stakeholders, or conduct a focus group, they have amassed a set of skills that could transfer to many different settings that involve working with people with divergent viewpoints. For instance, their skills may translate to a mediation/law context, to a non-profit context, or they may be well suited to continue work in community organizing. If students begin thinking like employers, they may start to view their training as assets they have developed and can carry with them.
Dr. Alfredo Rosete PhD
Associate Professor of EconomicsCentral Connecticut State University
Economics
What will help Senior Sales Operations Analysts increase their earning potential?
Dr. Alfredo Rosete PhD: Pay attention to transferable skills that you can leverage for moving up in a company ladder or moving to similar jobs that pay more in different companies. Keep learning new skills that have a broad applicability.
What will help Senior Sales Operations Analysts increase their earning potential?
Brett Zollinger Ph.D.: Fully utilize the advice and resources of your university's career services office. Build a skills and experience portfolio that is error free. Use that portfolio as your LinkedIn profile or to update and bolster your LinkedIn profile. During the job search, customize every application to the organization's mission, goals, and responsibilities listed in the job ad. Network - tell friends and relatives that you are searching for jobs. Yes, this may yield a lot of notifications for positions in which you're not interested, but it's far better to have many than few leads. If it comes down to holding out for the "perfect position" accepting offer(s) that are more tangential to your interests but are still using your academic knowledge and training, do not hold out for perfect! Sometimes it's not easy to see the many avenues for growth and for realizing your full potential to contribute to an organization before you start. Also, if it turns out that you, indeed, want to keep searching after landing the first position, go for it.
Ahmed Maamoun Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Marketing & 8X Recipient of the University of Minnesota’s Certificate for “Outstanding Teaching and Dedication to Helping Students Learn”University of Minnesota - Duluth
Marketing
What will help Senior Sales Operations Analysts increase their earning potential?
Ahmed Maamoun Ph.D.: The news from the job market is quite startling. A recent study from McKinsey & Company
estimates that nearly half of all U.S. jobs will be automated by 2030. Artificial Intelligence,
machine learning, and robots will make routine and conventional jobs obsolete. Most of what
students are learning will be irrelevant and dated by the time they graduate. This highlights the
need for emphasizing not just the academic abilities of graduates, but their soft and professional
skills as well. Graduates (regardless of their undergraduate major) who demonstrate a capacity to
think critically, communicate clearly, learn adaptively, make ethical decisions, work well with
others, and solve complex problems will stand a better chance of surviving in that ever-changing
job market. For example, in one survey, 93% of employers reported that "a candidate's
demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems is
more important than his or her undergraduate major."
Carmela Ferradáns Ph.D.
Professor of Hispanic StudiesIllinois Wesleyan University
Hispanic Studies Department
What skills stand out on Senior Sales Operations Analyst resumes?
Carmela Ferradáns Ph.D.: Communication, adaptability, problem-solving, critical thinking, self-awareness, leadership, self-reliance, cross-cultural understanding, creativity.
What soft skills should all Senior Sales Operations Analysts possess?
Carmela Ferradáns Ph.D.: Communication, problem-solving, self-reliance.
What skills will help Senior Sales Operations Analysts earn the most?
Carmela Ferradáns Ph.D.: Cross-cultural understanding and knowledge of a second language for sure; experience abroad.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Sales Operations Analysts?
Michael Ellis Ph.D.: Most economics undergraduates obtain jobs as analysts, especially in the financial and non-financial business industries, because of their skills in analyzing data. The pre-coronavirus pandemic trend of increasing job opportunities for those who can analyze data will not be reversed by the pandemic and in fact may increase the growth of such job opportunities.
What experience really stands out on Senior Sales Operations Analyst resumes?
Helen LaVan Ph.D.: This answer varies, depending on whether the graduate is an undergraduate or graduate. For undergraduates, ideally, there should be an internship and involvement in University activities.
Undergraduate students who must work while in college should strive for positions where they learn skills related to their chosen primary and work-readiness skills. Undergraduate students who work at the same employer during all four years of undergraduate school should strive for promotion within that one organization. For graduate students there should be involvement in community and professional associations.
The community activities should be related to the chosen career area. Gaps in employment are no longer as much of a problem as previously. There are published ways of dealing with gaps in resumes.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Senior Sales Operations Analysts in the next 3-5 years?
Benjamin Clark Ph.D.: There are two things on this front that I think will become more important and prevalent. The first one is the virtual meeting platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, etc. As people become more familiar with them, they've become less hesitant to use them. Will this eliminate all travel and face-to-face meetings in the long-run, nope. But they will make some of these interactions more comfortable and less costly. The second thing isn't so much a technology as it is an output of technology-data. Understanding, using, manipulating, and analyzing data will be one of the critical things is moving forward that comes from a wide range of technologies. I'm not even talking about AI, deep learning, or data science here-though those will likely become more important to administrators, too.
What general advice would you give to a Senior Sales Operations Analyst?
Bethany Swindell: Your biggest asset is your network. Treat everyone with humanity and integrity and remember that every moment is an opportunity to learn and grow.
Dr. Faisal Rahman Ph.D.
Founding Dean & ProfessorSaint Xavier University
The Graham School of Management
What will help Senior Sales Operations Analysts increase their earning potential?
Dr. Faisal Rahman Ph.D.: There is significant variation in salaries from one field to another. Those who have prior experience (either through part-time jobs or internships) tend to get better starting salaries. Increases in salary is mostly based on performance/productivity. A future manager must be able to manage their subordinates and their boss/supervisor. They must also be able to work with others as most jobs require working with a team.
Jacob Kovel Ph.D.
Professor & CM Programs CoordinatorCentral Connecticut State University
Manufacturing & Construction Management Department
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior Sales Operations Analysts to find work opportunities?
Jacob Kovel Ph.D.: In general, the construction industry is strong throughout the world. It is one of the few industries that really cannot be outsourced. Additionally, it is an area where many governments, at all levels, spend money. Finally, there is a nationwide shortage of trained professionals in the industry, as well as a shortage of skilled tradespeople. Combined, all of these lead to a strong job market almost everywhere.
Dr. Richard Greggory Johnson III
Department Chair & Professor Director, USF Institutional Review Board (IRB/Ethics) Social Equity Fulbright ScholarUniversity of San Francisco
Department of Public & Nonprofit Management
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior Sales Operations Analysts to find work opportunities?
Dr. Richard Greggory Johnson III: Nonprofits will still be a great place to find a position. Also, the public sector will hire, as well.
How do you envision technology impacting Senior Sales Operations Analysts in the next 5 years?
Dr. Richard Greggory Johnson III: I teach a graduate course called Emerging Technologies, and there is no doubt that tech is here to stay, and graduates will have to be more adaptable to the changes tech will bring in the workplace.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Sales Operations Analysts?
Jonathan Hicks Ph.D.: Students in 2020 and 2021 will have had a unique vantage of evolving forms of human communication. Much like elder Millennials watched home phones be replaced by cell phones and typewriters be replaced by computers, so too has Gen Z been able to see conventional classrooms shift. In the years to come, this will influence how they manage both people and their workspaces. Some students have quickly grown to prefer technology infusion; others have reaffirmed their commitment to face-to-face communication. Either way, their adaptability has been tested authentically, and they will carry those lessons with them for decades to come.
How do you envision technology impacting Senior Sales Operations Analysts in the next 5 years?
Greg Prussia Ph.D.: Graduates will need a combination of hard and soft skills to land the most high-paying jobs in general business. The focus on STEM and business analytics is undoubtedly essential, and graduates with a solid background in these skills are crucial. Still, leadership and "human" skills are needed to round out the most qualified graduate job candidates.