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Sales Operations Support Specialist I

Generac · Sussex, WI

Posted Aug 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake in an order before it became a bigger problem.

attention to detail and whether they proactively catch errors rather than just processing what's in front of them

Tell me about a time a customer or dealer was upset about an order status and you had to walk them through it.

communication skill and composure with frustrated customers

Tell me about a time you had to coordinate with people in other departments, like production, logistics, or finance, to get something resolved.

cross-functional collaboration and whether they know how to work through other teams instead of around them

Tell me about a time you had to say no or push back on a request, maybe from a customer or another department, because it didn't align with process or policy.

judgment and comfort holding a line when under pressure to bend rules

Technical

Walk me through how you'd handle an order from the moment it comes in to the moment it ships. What steps would you check at each stage?

whether the candidate understands the full order lifecycle and where errors typically creep in

Have you worked in an ERP system like SAP? Tell me about the kinds of order changes or exceptions you had to manage in it.

actual hands-on ERP experience versus general familiarity

How do you keep track of multiple orders at different stages so nothing falls through the cracks?

organizational systems and process discipline under volume

What's your experience reviewing technical documentation or spec sheets? Give an example of catching something that didn't match a customer's requirements.

comfort with technical detail and ability to verify accuracy against specs

How comfortable are you with Excel or other Microsoft Office tools for tracking orders or building reports? Can you give an example of something you built or maintained?

actual proficiency level versus just listing the tool on a resume

Situational

Say you're managing twenty open orders and you discover one is going to miss its lead time because of a supply issue. What do you do first?

prioritization and escalation instincts when facing a real delivery risk

A billing discrepancy shows up on an order that's already shipped. How would you go about figuring out what went wrong?

problem-solving approach and willingness to dig into root causes rather than just closing the ticket

If you noticed the same type of order error happening repeatedly, what would you do about it?

initiative toward process improvement rather than just fixing the same issue over and over

A dealer calls asking about a return or warranty claim that doesn't clearly fit company policy. How do you handle it?

ability to apply policy with judgment while keeping the customer relationship intact

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? Key Responsibilities • Own execution of the full order lifecycle from order receipt through fulfillment and startup, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal processes and customer requirements. • Perform order validation, entry, and management within ERP systems; manage changes, cancellations, and exceptions with attention to downstream operational impact. • Coordinate cross-functionally with production scheduling, logistics, supply chain, and finance to ensure seamless order progression and timely delivery. • Participate in production and scheduling discussions to proactively identify risks and resolve potential delays or constraints. • Monitor and track orders, identifying risks to lead time, configuration accuracy, or customer commitments and escalating as appropriate. • Prepare and review submittal packages, technical documentation, and supporting materials to ensure completeness and alignment with customer specifications. • Support shipment coordination and vendor order tracking to ensure material availability and delivery timelines are met. • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and order-related issues to maintain financial accuracy and customer satisfaction. • Serve as a primary point of contact for customer and dealer inquiries related to order status, documentation, and issue resolution. • Maintain data integrity across ERP/CRM systems to ensure accurate reporting and operational execution. • Support returns, warranty requests, and post-delivery issue resolution in alignment with company policies. • Participate in cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to enhance order execution processes. Minimal Qualifications • Associate’s Degree or equivalent. • 1+ year experience in customer service, sales support, or operations role. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. • Basic understanding of order-processing environments. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with SAP or similar ERP. • Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or distributor-based environments • Familiarity with technical documentation or product spec sheets. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Strong attention to detail and process discipline • Ability to manage multiple concurrent orders with varying complexity • Customer service orientation with strong communication skills • Basic technical aptitude and ability to interpret documentation • Ability to identify and escalate risks impacting order execution Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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