Job Description
The Manager, Sales Housing & Vendor Operations owns the strategy, budget, and day-to-day operations of Sunrun’s housing program across all sales channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and empower the Housing team in sourcing, securing, and managing accommodations for Sales Representatives, ensuring high service levels, operational accuracy, and a positive onboarding experience.
- Serve as the primary operational liaison between Sales leadership and the Housing department, establishing clear processes, performance standards, and team accountability.
- Own and manage the end-to-end Housing program budget across all sales channels, driving cost efficiency while accurately forecasting monthly housing demands and proactively mitigating financial risks.
- Oversee the accuracy and execution of payroll housing deductions, purchase orders, vendor invoices, and financial reconciliations in close partnership with Finance.
- Source, negotiate, and manage third-party vendor relationships, ensuring timely payments, contract compliance, and rapid resolution of billing or service disputes.
- Drive program modernization by identifying and implementing AI, workflow automation, and process improvements that reduce manual effort, enhance scalability, and optimize operational performance metrics.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience), combined with 6+ years of progressive experience in business operations, vendor management, or corporate logistics.
- 2+ years of direct supervisory or team lead experience with a proven track record of driving accountability, setting performance metrics, and managing team deliverables.
- Strong financial management capabilities with experience building operational budgets, forecasting housing needs, and overseeing accurate invoicing, purchase orders, and payroll deductions.
- Advanced proficiency in Salesforce (SFDC) reporting, Microsoft Excel (data modeling, pivot tables), and Google Workspace to track metrics and present insights to executive leadership.
- Demonstrated experience in process mapping and leveraging AI, automation, or modern software tools to eliminate manual workflows and improve operational scalability.
- Exceptional cross-functional communication and vendor negotiation skills, with the adaptability to partner effectively with Sales Leadership and Finance in a high-velocity environment (Sunrun experience a strong plus).
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