Sales Trainer

Job Description

Train, develop and manage sales associates. Using company and locally developed training programs, work with new hires in classroom and field settings to prepare them for a sales career. Responsible for tracking individual performance. Implement new sales management training programs. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company. Implement standardization and best practices, while maintaining training documentation and resources for the organization.

Partner with the business to address the current and future sales force needs of the organization. Review existing training programs and suggest enhancements/modifications in order to improve engagement, learning, retention and/or to meet the changing needs of the organization

Coordinate training with various departments to ensure sales trainees are fully prepared

Present and train sales associates; conduct or facilitate required and recommended training session

Supplement Training Manual with local programs specific to the products and reports used in that market. Maintain knowledge of new methods and techniques for training, and training requirements applicable to the organization and/or industry

Plan, schedule and facilitate training programs. Review existing training programs and suggest enhancements/modifications in order to improve engagement, learning, retention and/or to meet the changing needs of the organization

Collaborate with vendors and third-party training providers to arrange employee participation in outside training programs; where applicable

Conduct train-the-trainer workshops where applicable.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

in Communications/related, or equivalent experience

3 - 5 Years

Training experience, including 1 year of people management experience. Must be comfortable in dynamic environment which may include ambiguity and frequent changes. Project management. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization. Ability to moderate large groups and lead initiatives with minimal guidance. Developing and facilitating sales training programs; street sales and sales management experience in foodservice distribution, or restaurant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors

Business Management, Sales/Marketing, Communications or related area.

5 - 7 Years

Required experience, plus additional leadership experience

Yes

PMP