L&D Sales Training Specialist

Nes-Internal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital learning tools

Global exposure

High visibility role

Career development opportunities

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Sales Training Specialist based in Houston to shape the capability, confidence, and commercial success of high-performing sales teams across the Americas. You will design and deliver commercial learning solutions, tailor global programmes for the Americas, and partner with senior leaders to drive measurable business impact.

In this role, you will embed learning into daily performance, measure training effectiveness, and develop future leaders through coaching and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within L&D, sales enablement, commercial training, or capability development roles.
• Experience within recruitment, staffing, engineering, energy, technical services, or similar commercial environments.
• Deep understanding of sales processes, revenue drivers, client development, and business performance.
• Excellent facilitation skills to design engaging, practical learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Designing Commercial Learning Solutions: Create and deliver training programmes focused on sales performance and revenue generation.
• Aligning Learning with Business Strategy: Ensure initiatives support regional sales objectives and market opportunities.
• Adapting Global Programmes: Tailor content to address Americas-specific business needs.
• Partnering with Senior Stakeholders: Collaborate with leaders to identify capability gaps and develop solutions.
• Delivering Sales Excellence Training: Facilitate learning across recruitment, account management, and client relationships.
• Developing Future Leaders: Support managers through leadership training and coaching.
• Embedding Learning into Daily Performance: Integrate learning within live commercial activity and processes.
• Measuring Training Effectiveness: Evaluate learner engagement and business impact.

Skills

L&D experience

Sales enablement

Commercial training

Stakeholder management

Facilitation skills

Coaching

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Role: L&D Sales Training Specialist
Location: Houston

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

Join NES Fircroft as a 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 leaders to drive capability, performance, and revenue growth through targeted development initiatives that deliver measurable business impact. This is a highly visible role for someone with strong commercial credibility who can influence stakeholders, embed learning into day-to-day operations, and help sales teams achieve exceptional 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.

Why NES Fircroft

• 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.

About NES Fircroft

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.

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