L&D Sales Training Specialist

NES Fircroft; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Houston, Texas, is seeking an L&D Sales Training Specialist to elevate the capability and performance of our Americas sales teams. In this role you will design and deliver commercial learning solutions, align programmes with regional business strategy, and partner with senior stakeholders to close capability gaps and drive revenue growth.

You will work within a global L&D framework, embracing digital learning tools and coaching to develop future leaders and embed training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in L&D, sales enablement, or capability development.
• Experience in recruitment, staffing, engineering, energy, or similar commercial settings.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to influence senior leaders.
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Coaching and development capability to grow individuals and teams.
• Adaptable and well-organised in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, confident communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging sales training focused on performance and revenue.
• Align learning initiatives with regional sales objectives and market dynamics.
• Adapt global programmes for Americas market needs.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and create targeted solutions.
• Deliver sales excellence training across recruitment, account management, business development, and client relations.
• Embed learning into live sales activities and planning cycles.
• Measure training effectiveness and impact on commercial outcomes.

Skills

Sales enablement

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Coaching & development

Communication

Adaptability

Organisational skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Ready to shape the capability, confidence, and commercial success of high-performing sales teams?

Join NES Fircroft as a L&D Sales Training Specialist based in Houston, Texas, where you'll play a key role in developing our Commercial and Operational teams across the Americas.

Working as part of our global Learning & Development function, you'll partner with senior sales leaders to drive sales capability, performance, and revenue growth through targeted sales training and enablement initiatives. This highly visible role requires strong commercial credibility to influence stakeholders, embed sales best practices into day-to-day operations, and equip sales teams with the skills, behaviours, and mindset needed to achieve exceptional business results.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing Commercial Learning Solutions: Create and deliver engaging training programmes focused on sales performance, business development, client growth, and revenue generation.
• Aligning Learning with Business Strategy: Ensure development initiatives directly support regional sales objectives, commercial priorities, and market opportunities.
• Adapting Global Programmes: Tailor global learning frameworks and content to address Americas-specific business needs and market dynamics.
• Partnering with Senior Stakeholders: Collaborate with business leaders to identify capability gaps and develop targeted solutions that improve performance.
• Delivering Sales Excellence Training: Facilitate learning across recruitment, account management, business development, and client relationship disciplines.
• Developing Future Leaders: Support emerging and mid-level managers through leadership training, coaching, and capability development initiatives.
• Embedding Learning into Daily Performance: Integrate learning within live commercial activity, sales planning cycles, and operational processes.
• Measuring Training Effectiveness: Evaluate programme success through learner engagement, capability improvements, and commercial performance outcomes.
• Strategic Business Impact: Influence sales capability and business performance across one of our most important growth regions.
• Global Exposure: Work within a global L&D framework while partnering with leaders and teams across the Americas.
• High Visibility Role: Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and directly influence commercial success.
• Opportunity to Shape Learning Strategy: Contribute to the development of best practices, programmes, and learning standards globally.
• Innovative Environment: Leverage digital learning, AI-enabled tools, and modern development methodologies.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Access ongoing training, career development programmes, and international collaboration opportunities.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, high-performing business that values learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Long-Term Career Development: Be part of a growing global organisation committed to investing in its people and future leaders.

What We're Looking For

• Learning & Development Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience within L&D, sales enablement, commercial training, or capability development roles.
• Relevant Industry Background: Experience within recruitment, staffing, engineering, energy, technical services, or similar commercial environments.
• Strong Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of sales processes, revenue drivers, client development, and business performance.
• Exceptional Facilitation Skills: Ability to design and deliver engaging, practical learning experiences that drive measurable results.
• Stakeholder Management Expertise: Proven experience building credibility and influencing senior leaders and key decision-makers.
• Coaching & Development Capability: Skilled in coaching individuals and teams to improve performance, engagement, and effectiveness.
• Adaptability & Organisation: Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve and change.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Confident presenter and communicator with the ability to build relationships quickly and effectively.

NES Fircroft is a leading global workforce solutions provider, connecting specialist talent with industry-leading organisations across Energy, Engineering, Life Sciences, Technology, and Infrastructure sectors. We combine deep market expertise, innovation, and a people-first approach to help our clients deliver critical projects around the world.

Our culture is built on collaboration, performance, and continuous development, creating opportunities for our people to build rewarding and successful careers.

NES Fircroft – Powering People. Delivering Projects.

Meet The Team: https://www.nesfircroft.com/work-for-us