Sales Training Specialist

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About the Opportunity:

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Sales Training Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will focus on enhancing internal training for customer-facing teams, utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver impactful education programs. You will design, implement, and manage training programs to enhance individual and team performance.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Global HQ in Rosemont, IL - M/F remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days #LI-Hybrid.

What you’ll do to be successful:

• Training Needs Analysis:
  • Conduct assessments to identify skill gaps and areas for improvement across various teams and departments.
  • Collaborate with managers and team leaders to understand training needs and align them with business objectives.
• Program Design & Development:
  • Create customized learning solutions, including e-learning, workshops, seminars, and on-the-job training.
  • Develop instructional materials, including manuals, presentations, and interactive learning modules.
  • Integrate innovative learning technologies and methodologies (e.g., blended learning, microlearning).
• Facilitation and Delivery:
  • Facilitate training sessions, both in-person and virtually, ensuring an engaging and interactive learning environment.
  • Deliver technical, soft skills, compliance, leadership, and team development training to diverse employee groups.
• Evaluation & Feedback:
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback surveys, assessments, and performance metrics.
  • Use data-driven insights to make recommendations for improvements in training programs and delivery methods.
  • Track and report on employee progress and development milestones.
• Learning Management System (LMS) Administration:
  • Manage the organization's LMS, ensuring training materials are updated and accessible.
  • Track employee participation, completion rates, and certifications.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay current with L&D trends, best practices, and new technologies to continuously enhance training offerings.
  • Conduct post-training evaluations and use feedback to refine and enhance future training initiatives.
• Support Employee Development:
  • Guide employees on their personal development journeys, offering advice on career progression and skills enhancement.
  • Provide coaching or mentoring support as required, particularly for leadership and high-potential employees.
• Collaboration & Field Insights
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with sales leaders and product teams to identify training needs, set KPIs, and design training sessions that align with business goals and measure impact from a sales effectiveness standpoint.
  • Field Engagement: Engage with sales reps and managers in the field to understand real-world challenges, allowing for tailored training solutions that meet practical needs.

What are we looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• 4+ Years in L&D, Sales Enablement, or Training: Proven experience in training design, curriculum development, and program impact evaluation.
• Sales Process Experience: Familiarity with sales processes, ideally with prior experience carrying a quota.
• Sales Learning Methodologies: Strong understanding of selling methodologies with a track record of designing programs that achieve measurable outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled at building effective relationships across teams, particularly with product, sales, and L&D functions.
• Analytical & KPI-Driven: Proficiency in setting KPIs and using data to assess and improve the impact of training on sales performance.
• Certifications: L&D or Training certification is preferred. e.g., CLS Certified Learning Strategist, CPTM Certified professional and learning management.
• Platforms: Familiarity with LMS systems or E-Learning platforms.
• Additional Technical Skills: MS Office Suite.

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