Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth.

POSITION SUMMARY

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a Director, Sales Operations, to support the launch of a new business incubated within SCA. In this role, you will be responsible for developing sales strategies, creating sales forecasting models, establishing sales processes, and building a sales operations team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue goals across all segments
Build and lead a high-performing sales operations team to support the business segments
Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement for each segment
Develop and manage sales forecasting models and processes for each segment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sales programs and initiatives specific to each segment
Monitor and report on sales performance metrics for each segment, providing recommendations for improvement
Develop and implement sales programs to improve sales team effectiveness for each segment
Manage the sales budget and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Work closely with executive leadership to provide insights and recommendations to improve the overall sales process and drive growth

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred
7+ years of experience in sales operations, forecasting, and planning across multiple segments
Proven track record of driving revenue growth and increasing sales efficiency in each segment
Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large sets of data
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Experience with CRM software, sales analytics tools, and other sales-related technologies
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”.

Benefits:

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What we offer you:

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match which vests immediately
Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs:

Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus

The target base salary range for this position is $210,000 to $220,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at

careers@sonyusa.com

or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.