Head of Sales Training

TieTalent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR Software provider in Manchester is seeking a Head of Sales Training to enhance sales performance through effective training programs. The role involves collaborating with various teams to design and implement training that meets professional standards, ensuring salespeople achieve their targets. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

25 days of holiday (increasing with service)

Private healthcare after 5 years

Medical cash plan

Paid birthday leave

Pension contributions increasing over time

Group life insurance

Eye care

Travel season ticket loan

Milestone recognition

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high-energy sales environments, especially within B2B call centers.
• Experience in developing training plans and materials.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver sales induction training for new recruits.
• Develop ongoing coaching and training schedules.
• Monitor training effectiveness through feedback and performance data.

Skills

Sales Process Knowledge

CRM Systems

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Motivational Skills

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About

Portfolio are recruiting a fantastic, brand-new opportunity with our client, an award-winning HR Software provider based in Manchester. The business provides people solutions to over 50,000 clients worldwide.

Our client is looking for a new Head of Sales Training to join the business and drive sales performance through designing and delivering ongoing training and development across all aspects of the sales funnel.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a proven track record in high-energy sales environments, especially within B2B call centers, to enhance an already successful business by creating and implementing exceptional training programs to boost sales performance and productivity.

The Head Of Sales Training Will Be Responsible For

• Collaborating with Sales Management, Quality, and Compliance teams to design and deliver sales induction training for new recruits, ensuring they meet targets.
• Developing and executing ongoing coaching and training schedules to maintain a world-class sales team.
• Identifying individual training needs and communicating effectively with management to enhance performance.
• Providing training on Salesforce and other relevant tools, staying updated with developments and implementing them across the department.
• Working with Sales Managers to update training materials aligned with business needs.
• Ensuring all training meets professional standards and enables salespeople to achieve targets.
• Monitoring and reviewing training effectiveness through feedback and performance data, identifying areas for improvement.
• Maintaining accurate training records and reviewing them regularly with management.
• Communicating training needs and feedback to relevant managers and departments.

We Are Looking For Individuals Who

• Are proactive, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure.
• Are organized and capable of managing their workload effectively.
• Possess an outgoing personality with strong organizational skills and tenacity.
• Have a professional, intelligent approach to work.
• Can develop training plans and materials based on company schedules.
• Have experience and knowledge of the sales process and CRM systems, especially Salesforce.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Can motivate, inspire, and develop others, with strong rapport-building skills.
• Are flexible and adaptable in their approach to work.

What's in it for you?

Benefits include 25 days of holiday (increasing with service), private healthcare after 5 years, medical cash plan, access to EAP, paid birthday leave, pension contributions increasing over time, group life insurance, eye care, travel season ticket loan, milestone recognition, discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, achievable OTE earnings of £60,000, incentives, and onsite gym.

Nice-to-have skills

• Salesforce

Work experience

• Sales Manager / Director of Sales

Languages

• English