CityIrvineStateCaliforniaJob LocationIrvine Regional Office (Derian)Position TypeRegular
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Training Specialist is an integral member of the Sales Enablement team that supports the global sales team and is responsible for training the very best talent for the sales team. The Senior Training Specialist is accountable for the successful onboarding of new sales team members as well as the ongoing training of existing sales team members. This role will lead and/or facilitate the execution of all sales-related trainings. As part of the Sales Enablement team, they will also take on other responsibilities within that team when appropriate, like hiring and quality assurance.
This role is Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM fully onsite and the candidate must be open to travel at least once a month to our San Jose location for training.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Manage the training process for all entry level positions in Sales.
- Deliver engaging and effective onboarding and sales training sessions, leveraging your expertise to inspire and motivate.
- Partner with Talent Development and Sales Leadership to develop innovative sales training content and agendas that resonate with the team.
- Monitor and achieve KPIs that lead to success within the role.
- Consistently evaluate and refine training processes to ensure maximum impact and effectiveness.
- Collaborate closely with Recruiting, Talent Development, Hiring Specialist, and Sales Leadership to align strategies and objectives.
- Conduct interviews and engage in the hiring process when needed.
- Provide support if needed to the team’s quality assurance objectives, to ensure consistency and excellence in performance.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university preferred in Business Administration or related field.
- 2+ years’ experience in sales training and facilitation.
- Proficient understanding of Microsoft suite, familiarity with CRM systems and practices.
WHAT THE JOB REQUIRES:
- Work is primarily conducted in an office setting. Requires sitting at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
- Requires the ability to work Mondays through Friday.
- Travel is required. At least once a month to our San Jose location for training.
- Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Minimal physical effort in the day-to-day tasks.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
- Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from co-workers, sales team, and supervisor.
- Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems and regularly utilize independent judgement in matters of significance, including but not limited to developing new training for the global sales team. Requires basic analytical skills.
- Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our Sunday property operations office closures, 10 paid holidays, and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.
Essex provides great communities in which to live, work and invest. We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career.
The salary range for this position is $71,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year. New hires generally start between $71,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs.
This role is also eligible to participate in Essex’s discretionary Annual Bonus program that is commensurate with the level of the position.
What We Do
Essex Property Trust, Inc., is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Since its founding in 1971, Essex has made a commitment to the vibrant coastal economies in which we operate, we continually push to innovate, improve, and add value to the lives of our residents, associates, and shareholders.
Working at Essex is more than just a job. We believe our employees deserve a rewarding career with opportunities to grow their knowledge, skills and experiences, and we pride ourselves on five values to ensure we're staying true to ourselves and the communities that we serve: act with integrity, care about what matters, do right with urgency, lead at every level and seek fairness.
Our employee experience is driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse team of people with common values. We pursue excellence at every turn and aim to re-imagine our people programs with technology-driven innovations, upgrading and standardizing how we work, and offering programs that allow our employees to achieve physical, mental and financial well-being. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career, knowing we’re always dreaming up what is next at Essex.
