Retail Sales Training Specialist

Description

We are looking for an engaging professional to unleash the potential of our workforce and transform learning into a captivating experience!

Join our team as a Retail Sales Training Specialist and become the catalyst for growth and excellence within our award-winning organization.

The Sales Training Specialist plays a crucial role in fostering employee growth and development, improving performance, and supporting the achievement of organizational objectives through effective training initiatives.

Responsibilities:

· Assessing the organization’s training needs by identifying skill gaps and areas for improvement.

· Designing and developing training materials and programs. This includes creating training modules, manuals, presentations, and other resources.

· Conducting training sessions, workshops, and seminars either in person or through online platforms for our selling program, design program, and product knowledge each month.

· Assessing the effectiveness of training programs by collecting feedback, conducting evaluations, and measuring the impact of training on employee performance and organizational goals.

· Utilizing learning management systems or digital platforms to administer, track, and manage training activities and employee progress.

· Staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies to ensure the training content is relevant and aligned with the organizations objectives.

· Collaborating with managers to identify individual employee development needs and providing guidance on appropriate training solutions.

· Maintaining accurate records of training activities, attendance, and assessments.

· Regularly reviewing and updating training programs to incorporate feedback, address emerging needs, and ensure continuous improvement of the training function.

· Plan and conduct two company-wide trainings annually.

· 40% average travel time within our regional Southeast footprint, based on need.

· Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

· Annual salary of $70,000.00

· Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance

· Supplemental Insurance options available

· Matching 401(k) contributions

· Paid time off

· Profit Sharing Program

· Employee discount

· Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

· Two years of training experience required - retail furniture preferred

· Ability to build and maintain relationships

· Passion for working with people

· Proficient in Microsoft Suite software, including Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with CRM software is desirable. 

· Quick to connect with others

· Bachelor’s degree required

· This position requires work on weekends and holidays

· This is a full-time position

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to see well enough to read printed materials, computer screens, and across the gallery

· Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with other employees

· Must be able to sit, stand, and move around the gallery and occasionally walk briskly

· Must be able to kneel to pick up items from the ground

· Must be able to type and hold an iPad

About La-Z-Boy Southeast:

The most respected and recognized brand name in the furniture industry is La-Z-Boy. La-Z-Boy Southeast is a family-owned company founded in 1976. We independently own and operate eight La-Z-Boy locations in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Our company has recently been recognized and awarded:

· La-Z-Boy’s Global Retail Partner of the Year

· La-Z-Boy’s Global Ronald McDonald Charity Partner of the Year

· Named to Furniture Today’s top 100 list Learn more here: https://youtu.be/g7gJ5xayyH0

We are a drug-free workplace.