Strategic L&D Lead for Sales & Marketing Training

Merck Philippines; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Philippines is seeking a Learning and Development professional to own and drive training initiatives that build functional competencies for sales and marketing teams in Metro Manila. You will partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps, design interventions, and ensure programs align with strategic priorities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with centers of excellence, MyLearning, and analytics to measure impact and sustainment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or related fields.
• 3-5 years management experience in learning and development space / marketing and engagement with salesforce and facilitation with leadership experience.
• Independent mindset and a strong interpersonal skill to engage with high level of stakeholders.
• Strategic and executional skill sets are required.
• Knowledgeable in business acumen to interpret the business needs and convert into solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong facilitation skill.

Responsibilities

• Establish and deepen relationships with business leaders to understand their training needs and gaps.
• Lead collaborative efforts with stakeholders to define desired performance outcomes; partner with cross-functional groups for continuous analysis of training needs.
• Remain current on learning and development tools, techniques, strategies and practices to provide relevant, informed solutions.
• Establish short- and long-term strategies for sales and marketing competency development.
• Design and develop sales and marketing training programs aligned to business objectives.
• Act as a liaison between Learning Support Services and stakeholders to ensure alignment with learning needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure efficient preparation and implementation of training programs.
• Design evaluation processes and measurement tools to assure achievement of learning objectives.

Skills

Adaptability

Adult Learning Theory

Building Capability

Dashboard Management

Decision Making

Instructional Design

Relationship Building

Results-Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related fields

Tools

MyLearning

Salesforce

Job description

Merck Philippines is seeking a Learning and Development professional to own and drive training initiatives that build functional competencies for sales and marketing teams in Metro Manila. You will partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps, design interventions, and ensure programs align with strategic priorities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with centers of excellence, MyLearning, and analytics to measure impact and sustainment.