Description
Commercial Operations Specialist
12-month fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover)
Oxford / Hybrid | Global Commercial Operations
Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Commercial Operations Specialist to join our Global Commercial Operations team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their Sales Operations, Service Operations, or Business Operations career to gain hands-on experience supporting global commercial processes, systems, and transformation initiatives.
The Role
As a key member of the Commercial Operations team, you'll support the operational rollout and ongoing management of Sales & Services processes, helping turn process improvements into real-world execution.
You'll contribute to high-impact initiatives across areas such as Sales & Quoting, Stratified Support models, and Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS), working closely with stakeholders across the business.
You will:
Maintain and update process documentation across Salesforce and related systems
Coordinate input from cross-functional teams to capture as-is and to-be workflows
Support user stories, process maps, governance, and project documentation
Coordinate workshops, meetings, demos, and project reviews (including minutes and actions)
Support system testing and UAT for Salesforce enhancements
Log issues and track resolution with internal stakeholders and system owners
Help compile training and rollout materials
Support reporting on user adoption, engagement metrics, and KPIs
Gather feedback from frontline teams to inform implementation decisions
About You
You're organised, curious, and enjoy working across teams to make processes work better.
Essential:
1–3 years' experience in Sales Operations, Service Operations, or CRM administration
Familiarity with Salesforce (reporting, accounts, opportunities, cases, activities)
Understanding of user stories and acceptance criteria
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have:
Exposure to quoting tools, service platforms, or pricing processes
Experience with JIRA or ticket management tools
Familiarity with customer lifecycle or funnel reporting
Experience supporting global or matrixed teams
Interest in AI-enabled tools (e.g. Salesforce Einstein, chatbots, knowledge systems)
Why Join Oxford Nanopore?
This 12-month maternity cover offers exposure to:
Global Sales & Services transformation programmes
End-to-end commercial tools from quoting through post-sales support
Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Customer Services, Finance, Legal, IT, and more
Continuous improvement and project delivery in a fast-growing organisation
Apply now to join Oxford Nanopore Technologies on a fixed-term maternity cover contract and build valuable experience in global commercial operations.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
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