Lead Learning & Development

Villeroyboch Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field is seeking an experienced Leader for their Learning and Development Department, focusing on Sales. The successful candidate will design innovative training concepts, execute engaging training sessions, and guide internal and external trainers. This strategic role also includes evaluating training effectiveness and collaborating across departments to align initiatives with business goals. The ideal applicant possesses a strong background in instructional design, excellent communication skills, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs.
• Strong background in adult learning and modern training methodologies.
• Confident facilitator with excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative training concepts tailored to business needs.
• Plan and conduct training sessions for diverse audiences.
• Lead and organize the global training department.

Skills

Instructional design

Presentation skills

Communication

Leadership

Fluency in English

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Workday

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Leader for our Learning and Development Department worldwide, with focus on Sales . This role is instrumental in shaping our internal and external learning culture, with a strong focus on developing impactful training concepts, tools, and methods. You will drive training strategy, deliver engaging sessions, and enable others to train effectively—whether internal teams or external trainers.

Your key responsibilities:

Design & Develop: Create innovative and engaging training concepts, methods, and tools adapted to our business needs and learning objectives.

Execute & Deliver: Plan and conduct training sessions for employees and customers, with tailored content to suit diverse audiences.

Enable Others: Train-the-trainer—guide and support internal colleagues and external trainers to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.

Lead & Organize: Build and lead the global training department, setting strategic direction, structure, and priorities.

Evaluate & Improve: Measure training effectiveness and continuously optimize learning interventions based on feedback and performance data.

Collaborate: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Sales, HR, Marketing, Communication and Customer Service, etc. to align training initiatives with business goals.

Your profile:

Proven experience in designing and delivering on- and off-site training programs, ideally in a sales or customer-oriented environment

Strong background in adult learning, instructional design, and modern training tools/methodologies

Confident facilitator with excellent presentation and communication skills

Experience in leading teams or departments is an advantage.

Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability

Fluency in English

Specific knowledge of SAP/Salesforce/Workday is advantageous

Possible locations: Italy (Milan), UK (Armitage)

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