Sales Trainer - (Preston)

Reference: ASMC0002

Vacancy: Sales Trainer

Location: Preston

Salary: Dependent on experience

Benefits: 25 days' holiday increasing to 27 days after 2 years, free life assurance, pension plan with matched contribution up to 6%, childcare voucher scheme, cycle to work scheme,

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date for Applications: 4 th July 2018

The Company: Our client is a leading media and information business covering the global agriculture sector. Their brands deliver premium news, analysis, data, pricing, insight and market intelligence. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Trainer to join their team in Preston.

The Role: As a Sales Trainer, you will provide support with the delivery of AgriBriefing's strategic objectives by creating and taking the lead role in delivering the sales training strategy.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate existing skill gap to create and deliver an effective sales training programme
• Design, plan and deliver the induction programme for new joiners
• Provide on-going coaching, support and knowledge to the sales teams to enable them to sell across all platforms/channels to market
• In conjunction with the relevant sales managers, devise a personal development plan for each member of the sales team
• Ensure the product/technical knowledge of the sales teams is up to date to ensure teams are equipped to sell effectively
• To work closely with Sales, Marketing, Tech, Events, Content, HR and Production leaders to develop creative, professional and relevant sales toolkits
• Work with project team to accelerate performance improvement through the Sales Effectiveness Programme
• Analyse and interpret management information to identify trends at group, team or individual level and create interventions to support optimum performance
• Maintain a complete database of staff training
• Provide support for new business initiatives that require training input

Essential Candidate Criteria for the Sales Trainer:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven sales background with track record of successful sales career to date
• Three to four years learning and development experience gained in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• Advanced digital knowledge
• Knowledge of sales/CRM systems and how to maximise results
• Previous experience working within a digital and or media environment

Are you the Sales Trainer that we are looking for based in Preston? If YES, then hit the 'Apply' button now where you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire and attach your CV for review.