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Supervisor Sales Administration

Generac · Pewaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 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.

About your past

Tell me about a time you took over a team of coordinators who were struggling with performance. What did you actually do to turn it around?

What they are checking: whether the candidate has real hands-on leadership experience versus just supervising in title

Tell me about a time you had to give someone difficult feedback or move into progressive discipline. How did you approach the conversation?

What they are checking: comfort with the harder parts of people management, not just the coaching side

Tell me about a process you documented or rebuilt because it was unclear or outdated. What was broken and what did you change?

What they are checking: concrete process improvement experience versus a vague continuous-improvement mindset claim

Describe a time you had to influence people who didn't report to you in order to get something done.

What they are checking: lateral influence skills needed for cross-team liaison work

Tell me about the last time you interviewed or onboarded a new hire. What did you focus on in their first few weeks?

What they are checking: experience with hiring and structured onboarding, since it's a stated responsibility

Tell me about a customer relationship you personally built or repaired over time. What made it work?

What they are checking: relationship-building skill with key stakeholders, not just transactional customer service

What would you do

Walk me through how you'd set metrics for a sales coordination team that doesn't directly generate revenue.

What they are checking: ability to define meaningful KPIs for a support function, not just copy sales quotas

A sales coordinator is missing deadlines on customer order processing and it's starting to affect a key account. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: balance between coaching and accountability, and speed of escalation when a customer relationship is at risk

Two departments disagree on how a customer escalation should have been handled, and you're stuck in the middle as the liaison. What do you do?

What they are checking: conflict management skill and ability to stay neutral while still driving resolution

How would you go about building a development plan for a coordinator who's technically solid but weak on customer service skills?

What they are checking: whether they can coach specific, softer skills rather than just tracking metrics

If you noticed a recurring bottleneck in how cases move through Salesforce between your team and Sales Operations, how would you raise it and push for a fix?

What they are checking: process ownership and willingness to escalate improvement ideas rather than just work around problems

About the work

How have you used Salesforce case management in a past role, and have you ever pushed for a change to how a team used it?

What they are checking: actual working knowledge of Salesforce versus surface familiarity, and whether they've influenced process not just followed it

What's your experience with SAP or a similar ERP system, and what kind of tasks did you use it for day to day?

What they are checking: depth of ERP exposure since it's named explicitly as a requirement

How comfortable are you building reports or tracking performance data in Excel, and can you give an example of a spreadsheet or dashboard you built to monitor a team?

What they are checking: practical Excel skill level since it's called out specifically for operational reporting

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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? The Supervisor of the Sales Administration provides direct leadership, guidance, and training for the Sales Coordinators. The purpose of this team is to support our customers and sales team members by taking on administrative tasks, allowing the sales team more time to sell and ensuring customer needs are met accurat ely and expediently. The supervisor monitors coordinators’ activities to surface opportunities for coaching and development to drive continuous improvement in quality , customer experience, and overall departmental success. The supervisor maintains awareness of daily operational needs of the department through various reporting mechanisms and works with department leaders/key stakeholders to optimize efficiencies of processing administrative duties not tied to revenue generated tasks. Major Responsibilities • Selects, coaches, and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance-- recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary. • Provides day-to-day oversight to the Sales Coordinators, by assisting with troubleshooting situations. Provides coaching, feedback and mentoring as necessary to ensure sales objectives and exceed customer expectations. • Sets team metrics, monitors team performance, and sets clear expectations for team leads in team member coaching. • Assists with new hire interview process and provides on-the-job orientation to new Sales Coordinators. • Acts as a p rocess ownership , partnering with Sales Operations to identify needs and requests for Salesforce improvement • Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement • Escalates concerns to senior leaders • Assists representatives with their development plans and develop their customer service skills and product knowledge • Develops process documents /procedures for topics that are unclear or have changed. • Act as a liaison between partner teams and departments • Meets with partner teams to discuss and align on best practices for Salesforce case management, quality assurance expectations, SLAs, and other like processes • Handles escalated calls or issues and work with appropriate teams as a liaison when necessary • Develops and grows relationships with key customers/ stakeholders, acting on new information and monitoring customer satisfaction. Minimum Job Requirements Education Associate's degree or equivalent work experience Work Experience 3 years progressive work experience in an Inside Sales and/or Customer Service environment 2 years’ experience leading or mentoring teams, developing people, or organizing tasks Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent presentation and customer service skills Excellent problem-solving skills Continuous improvement mindset Ability to evaluate a situation objectively and review situations in a supportive and empathetic manner Ability to work independently with a high attention to detail Knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP system Knowledge of Salesforce or equivalent CRM system Ability to build relationships and earn trust Ability to influence employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group Strong conflict management and resolution skills Knowledge of how to manage process and strategic plans Knowledge of Microsoft Office products with an emphasis in using excel spreadsheets Preferred Job Requirements Education Bachelor’s Degree Work Experience Previous experience managing process and strategic planning Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP Previous experience using Salesforce or CRM systems Previous process improvement experience. Office Environment (Includes field sales): 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. Occasional travel . “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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