This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sales Operations Manager, Direct Sales based in the United States. This is a manager-level individual contributor role focused on making a Direct Sales organization more efficient, predictable, and scalable. You will partner closely with Sales leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen pipeline management, forecasting, processes, and seller productivity. The role combines analytical problem-solving with hands-on operational leadership, rather than serving as a reporting-only function. You will diagnose friction, challenge assumptions, translate data into practical recommendations, and lead improvements from concept through adoption. Automation and AI will be central to identifying smarter ways to reduce manual work, improve data quality, and surface risks earlier. Success will be measured through stronger forecast confidence, healthier pipelines, better tool adoption, and greater seller efficiency. This is an ideal opportunity for an ownership-minded operator who thrives in a remote, fast-moving environment and wants to create measurable business impact.