Sales Trainer jobs in Oakland, CA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travel between store locations to provide in depth training to our salespeople
• Develop training curriculums aligned with the company’s marketing strategy.
• Guide creation of training content by designing forward-thinking programs that attract and engage participants, while burnishing our reputation for delivering impactful training.
• Understand requirements of our unique customer base and apply this knowledge to inform the creation of training content.
• Review legacy content and brainstorm for ways to convey information more effectively using video presentations, animation and other styles.
• Strategize with Sales, Marketing, E-Commerce and Service teams on ideas for training programs and support materials.
• Create support material including interactive learning checks, etc.
• Supervise development of custom content and meet with key stakeholders to understand specific customer training needs.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to accurately present programs and content to target audience
• Elevate aesthetic of our training material and ensure consistency of its look and feel.
• Maintain training material up to date as product evolves.
• Obtain feedback from training participants and use it in the development and evolution of training strategy.
• Monitor and analyze online training participation and report information on a regular basis.
• Participate as needed during training classes and presentations.
• Coordinate and secure availability of location space, equipment and presenters for training events.
• Ability to lead projects while managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive calendar for training content.
• Maintain and curate training library and be able to recall content for to utilize for other training demands.
• Assist with other corporate training initiatives as required from time-to-time.

Key Qualifications

• Self-motivated
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others
• Superior critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Has the drive to develop sales and promotional business knowledge

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or equivalent experience.
• 3 years’ experience in sales and/or sales training
• Excellent communication skills, both within the team and with partners both in and outside the company
• Ability to balance competing priorities effectively and meet strict deadlines
• Highly organized, attention to detail and positive attitude
• Strong writing skills and ability to adhere to a brand voice
• Ability to function autonomously with limited guidance
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and energetic environment

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in use of MS Office Suite
• Familiar with 3rd Party Learning Management Systems

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,480.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road