In-store Trainer- Sandton

adidas Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sportswear company is seeking an In-store Trainer in Johannesburg to provide comprehensive training programs for staff. Responsibilities include onboarding new employees, delivering effective training, and collaborating with various teams to ensure best practices in training delivery. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in retail training and strong communication skills. This role requires flexibility and willingness to travel for training purposes.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of training and development facilitation experience, preferably in retail.
• Fluent in English and competent in influencing peers.
• Availability for travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide business partner service for training projects.
• Lead and support onboarding and ongoing staff training.
• Implement specific store training programs in collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Training facilitation

Communication skills

Coaching

MS Office skills

Job description

Overview

Job title : In-store Trainer- Sandton

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 10, 2025

Responsibilities

• To provide a business partner service to the Halo Store Manager, Operations Store Manager, and store team to deliver all business training projects on time and in full in collaboration with the Global and GCC Training function to ensure excellence in execution.
• To lead training and development in the store by providing a best in class onboarding and training program to ensure employees are fully knowledgeable in all areas of their role
• Plan, drive, and support the implementation of all Retail training programs and platforms (i.e Connect, Engage, Inspire (CEI), Every Moment Matters, AREA, ATTICUS, Seasonal Product Learning, etc) by creating and / or leading inspiring and engaging workshops for the store team to ensure successful execution in the store.
• Plan, drive and support the implementation of specific Halo store training programs by creating, leading, and / or coordinating inspiring and engaging workshops for store team members, aligned with subject matter experts and stakeholders
• Collaborate with the GCC Sales Academy to ensure best practice and compliance when delivering training initiatives and provide feedback on content and implementation of training programs to ensure cluster, market, and global alignment.
• Create a professional, high performance culture by upskilling, coaching and supporting in-store trainer(s), Halo Store Management Team, and subject specialists in stores to deliver best in class training standards through effective communications methods (ie. training sessions, online tools, training tools, Thinktime, etc.)
• Partner with and the Halo Store Manager, Operations Store Manager, Retail Back Office Stakeholders, and Human Resources (HR) to support employees that require additional training support (i.e., under-performing, new stores teams members, etc.)
• Consistently analyse and evaluate the training programs and implement changes where appropriate to ensure engagement and understanding of the topic by the recipient
• Ensure all employees receive the relevant Health and Safety Training within the store in collaboration with Operations and Profit Protection.
• Analyse and measure training delivered to ensure implementation and learning is successful and embedded. Onboarding
• Plan and implement engaging and effective onboarding programs for new joiners to the business in alignment with the Halo Store Manager, Operations Store Manager, and Retail Back Office
• Drive the highest level of follow-through and accountability around functional capabilities development (ie AREA). Talent Development
• Partner with the Halo Store Manager and Operations Store Manager in planning and implementation of #MYBEST, including coaching, feedback, 90 Day Plan, and training plan support
• Partner with the Halo Store Manager in providing support on resources, techniques, and approaches for talent management within the store on a case by case basis

Key Relationships

• Halo Store Leadership Team
• Halo Store Team
• Sales Academy
• EM- South Retail Back Office

Knowledge, Capabilities and Experience

• Minimum two years of training and development facilitation experience (retail industry preferred)
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office program skills (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Availability for travel
• Fluent in English Professional

Experience

• Competent and proven experience in influencing peers and above
• Delivering training workshops and initiatives
• Knowledge of the adidas and Reebok brands
• Knowledge of Retail Key performance indicators, Profit and Loss reports, and Store Operations
• Experience of working in a Retail environment
• Tenacity to achieve and exceed KPI targets