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Sales Operations Support Specialist I

Generac · Sussex, WI

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught an error in an order before it caused a bigger problem downstream.

attention to detail and whether they think about downstream impact, not just their own task

Tell me about a time a customer or dealer was upset about an order issue. How did you handle the conversation?

communication skill and composure under complaint pressure, since this role is a front-line contact point

Describe a time you had to coordinate with people in production, logistics, or finance to get an order unstuck. What made that coordination work or not work?

cross-functional collaboration skill in a role that depends entirely on other departments

Tell me about a process you improved or a suggestion you made that made order handling smoother or more accurate.

initiative toward continuous improvement rather than just executing tasks as given

Technical

Walk me through how you would manage an order from the moment it comes in to the moment it ships and starts up. Where do you usually see things go wrong?

whether the candidate understands the full order lifecycle and knows the common failure points, not just data entry

What ERP systems have you worked in, and can you give an example of managing a change or cancellation in one of them?

real hands-on ERP experience versus surface familiarity, relevant since SAP is preferred

How do you keep track of multiple orders at once when they're all at different stages and have different complexity?

personal organization system and process discipline under real volume

How comfortable are you reading technical documentation or product spec sheets, and can you give an example of using one to catch a mismatch or error?

basic technical aptitude needed to review submittal packages accurately

What does data integrity mean to you in the context of an ERP or CRM system, and how do you make sure your own entries don't cause problems for someone else later?

understanding that their data entry feeds other people's reporting and decisions

Situational

Say you're tracking an order and you notice the lead time is slipping because of a supply constraint. What do you do first, and who do you loop in?

how they triage and escalate risk instead of sitting on a problem

Imagine you find a billing discrepancy that doesn't match what was shipped. Walk me through how you'd investigate it.

methodical problem-solving and whether they know who owns what data across finance and operations

If you had two orders both at risk of missing their delivery date, and you could only actively manage one right now, how would you decide which one to prioritize?

judgment under competing pressures and understanding of what actually matters to the business

A dealer calls asking about a return or warranty claim and the situation isn't clearly covered by policy. How do you handle it?

judgment in ambiguous customer-facing situations and knowing when to escalate versus decide independently

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The full job description

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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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