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Franklin Templeton’s US Wealth Management Strategy and Execution team is seeking an exceptional candidate to join the Business Management team. The Sales Enablement Specialist will play a key role in partnering with External/Internal Sales, Sales Leadership, Technology, Distribution Intelligence and others to drive sales efficiency and effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, an aptitude for technology and a passion for training and helping others.
Responsibilities of the Sales Enablement Specialist include:
Sales Enablement Strategy:
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Ensure that the sales team has the necessary tools, resources and knowledge to effectively engage with clients.
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Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand and define business requirements, develop solutions, and lead training effort once implemented.
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Develop and maintain a timeline of upcoming technology enhancements / launches in US Wealth to provide guidance on prioritization, opine on change impact and ensure tools enable the sales process.
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Document sales team feedback and requirements, as needed.
Technology adoption and training:
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Deliver impactful in person or virtual technology training in a variety of settings – large groups, small groups and one on one.
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Partner with the training team to design and curate robust training programs.
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Participate in building training plans for sales teams that can adapt to individual needs and evolve with the sales process.
Support:
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Provide “white glove” technology support to the sales team – guide them through common tech questions, provide best practices, and partner with resources around Franklin Templeton to ensure challenges are resolved expeditiously.
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Develop and maintain a reference guide of best practices relating to Technology.
What ideal qualifications would help someone be successful?
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Minimum of 3-5 years industry experience, sales experience strongly preferred
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Deep understanding of the retail sales process and industry landscape
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Passion for training and a strong desire to help the sales team exceed sales goals
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Experience using Microsoft Dynamics, Seismic, Microsoft Teams
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Basic understanding of AI and how it can be leveraged within a sales process
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Motivated and proactive self-starter who can adapt to changing requirements
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Comfortable creating PowerPoint slides or presentations to support training needs
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus (delete as appropriate), a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 depending on level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.
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Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights of our benefits include:
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Three weeks paid time off the first year
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Medical, dental and vision insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan with a generous company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
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Employee Stock Investment Program
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Reimbursement for certain education expenses
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Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
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Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
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Onsite cafeteria*
*Only applicable at certain locations
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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