Trainer

Lenskart; Bhiwadi, Bengaluru, Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenskart is seeking a Retail Trainer to deliver high-impact classroom and on-the-job training to new hires, ensuring effective CRT and OJT execution, performance tracking and coaching for continuous improvement.

The role collaborates with store managers, HR and regional leaders to close performance gaps, maintains training databases and dashboards, and translates learning into measurable gains in sales, service quality and customer experience across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in retail training.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Experience in CRT implementation and store coaching.
• Proficient in data analysis and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and on-the-job training for new hires.
• Oversee CRT and OJT end-to-end and monitor learner progress.
• Use role-plays, case studies, and scenario-based learning.
• Track performance and throughput of new hires.
• Coach underperforming employees and provide store coaching.
• Maintain training databases, attendance, and dashboards.
• Collaborate with Zonal, Area, and Store Managers.
• Bridge operations and L&D to drive measurable impact.

Skills

Retail training

Facilitation

Communication

CRT implementation

Data analysis

Excel reporting

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Coaching & mentoring

Store coaching

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary:

The Retail Trainer is responsible for delivering high-impact classroom and on-the-job training (OJT) sessions to equip new hires with the skills necessary to excel in their roles. This role ensures the end-to-end execution of CRT, performance tracking of new hires, coaching for underperforming employees, and stakeholder collaboration. The trainer is accountable for improving the quality and throughput performance of new hires, ensuring their success and driving overall employee performance enhancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct engaging classroom training sessions for new hires employees.
• Ensure seamless execution of the Class Room Training (CRT) program and On-The-Job Training (OJT), monitoring learner progress.
• Use interactive training techniques such as role-plays, case studies, and scenario-based learning.
• Oversee the Training journey from onboarding to completion, ensuring proper handholding of new hires.
• Track and analyze the performance of new hires.
• Monitor throughput performance during NHT and ensure new hires meet expected sales and service benchmarks.
• Conduct store visits to assess real-time learning applications and provide in-store coaching.
• Work closely with store managers to address performance gaps and r
• Maintain training databases, attendance records, trainer productivity, and performance dashboards.
• Identify trends in employee performance and recommend targeted learning interventions.
• Develop training impact reports, highlighting improvements in employee productivity and customer experience
• Collaborate with Zonal Managers, Area Managers, and Store Managers to align training initiatives with business goals.
• Work closely with HR to highlight any new hire concerns or challenges
• Serve as a bridge between operations and L&D, ensuring training translates into measurable business impact.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• 3+ Years of experience in Retail Training.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Experience in CRT implementation and store-level coaching.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance tracking.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel for reporting and analytics.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of retail operations, customer service, and sales training.
• Ability to multitask and manage training programs across multiple locations.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring retail employees at different levels.