Are you a systems-savvy problem solver looking for your next career step? We're looking for a Sales Operations Executive to join our close-knit team at Canvas8.
Whether you've supported sales or marketing operations, managed CRMs, or simply love working with systems and data, your skills could be exactly what we need. In this role, you'll be hands-on with tools such as HubSpot, Clay and LinkedIn, partnering with our teams to get the most out of the systems they use every day. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise in sales and marketing operations, build cross-team relationships and take ownership of systems that drive the business forward. You'll be welcomed into a collaborative, supportive environment where your curiosity and initiative are valued, and you'll have the chance to grow your career in sales operations and CRM management.
About Us
We are Canvas8, a strategic insights practice operating out of London, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore and Manila. We help our clients understand people so they can make better business decisions.
Our work investigates the hidden insights in everyday life - from the psychology of boredom to teenage make-up rituals to why Barbiecore is a Gen Y thing - and makes them meaningful for brands. Our team is a blend of disciplines and skills - from psychology to journalism and anthropology to behavioural economics. What unites them is a desire to understand people and a passion for delivering outstanding work.
About The Role
As a Sales Operations Executive, you'll be the driving force behind the smooth running of our sales and marketing systems at Canvas8. You'll work closely with the Systems Operations Manager and Chief of Staff, ensuring tools such as HubSpot, Lemlist, Clay, SmartLead and LinkedIn are set up, maintained and optimised to support our sales and marketing goals. Your role will be central to keeping our processes efficient, data accurate and compliance standards high.
You'll support teams across sales, marketing and membership to champion the success of the systems. From troubleshooting issues and maintaining data hygiene to documenting processes and supporting training, you'll take ownership of the details that make our systems work. By spotting potential issues early and identifying opportunities for improvement, you'll help Canvas8 get the maximum value from our systems while building strong relationships across the business.
Day-to-day
- Business as Usual
- Manage daily system operations, including troubleshooting bugs and resolving access issues
- Execute key actions in periodic sales, marketing processes or campaign go-to-market plans
- Proactively ensure data syncs and system processes are running efficiently and accurately to enable our marketing and sales teams to hit their targets
- Team Support
- Support the users of sales systems across marketing, membership and sales teams, including training initiatives and the creation of process documentation
- Build strong working relationships across departments to align technical and operational needs
- Communicate clearly with teams and stakeholders, ensuring visibility on system performance and updates
- Projects
- Support the delivery of projects within the Operations Roadmap
- Liaise with the development team and Systems Operations Manager to identify and deliver process optimisations or updates
- Compliance
- Undertake periodic system audits and data hygiene checks
- Champion compliance, accuracy and best practices across all sales systems
About You
You love working with data and technology and feel at home navigating complex systems. You have a natural curiosity for how things work and the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems efficiently. Whether it's learning a new tool or understanding a workflow, you're motivated to figure out the best solution and make it work seamlessly.
Attention to detail comes naturally to you. You take pride in accuracy, spotting issues before they become problems and ensuring processes and data are maintained to the highest standards. You're organised and able to juggle multiple priorities, keeping everything on track without losing sight of the finer details.
You're driven, self-motivated and unafraid of tackling tasks, including data hygiene or routine audits. You bring energy and enthusiasm to the role, approaching each challenge with a problem-solving mindset. Above all, you're passionate about making systems work better, creating smooth processes and having a tangible impact on the business.
Requirements
- 2 to 3 years' experience with sales or marketing systems (CRM or similar)
- Comfortable working with software, technology and data, with a strong understanding of system workflows
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance
- Strong problem-solving skills, able to troubleshoot and improve processes independently
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities and projects
- Clear communicator, able to build relationships and explain technical concepts
- Curious and self-motivated, eager to learn and develop in the role
Benefits
- Hybrid working (2 days at the office) with flexible start times
- 29 days paid holiday (including bank hols)
- Interest-free ‘Life Unlock Loan' for lump sum payments (rental deposits, sponsorship etc)
- A personalised career development plan
- Access to physical and mental wellbeing support, including two ‘Mental Wealth' days
- Pension, life insurance, cashback private health plan and cycle scheme
- Summer Fridays, seasonal benefits and lots of staff socials
- A friendly and welcoming team (pooches included)
If you think this sounds like a good fit, apply by outlining why below and attaching your CV.
Applications will close on
Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
At Canvas8, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation. We're committed to creating an inclusive space where every individual is valued. Join us in a workplace that celebrates differences - race, gender, age and beyond - fueling our creativity and competitive edge. We actively seek diverse talents and provide equal opportunities, free from discrimination. Shape your future with us, where diversity isn't just a value, but a key to our success.
