The Sales Trainer will be responsible for designing and delivering effective training programs that elevate knowledge, sales execution, and performance among sales teams. You’ll work in partnership with sales leadership to uncover skill gaps, deliver dynamic learning sessions, and continuously assess training outcomes.
Conduct skills‑gap analyses to identify areas for improvement in sales reps’ performance and capabilities
Design training curricula—including onboarding, advanced sales techniques, and role-play scenarios—within time and budget constraints
Produce engaging training materials such as presentations, videos, case studies, simulations, and digital modules Empire State
Deliver learning sessions both in-person and virtually, including workshops, bootcamps, and coaching clinics Empire State
Provide hands-on mentorship and feedback to sales teams; guide individuals toward improved skills and quota attainment
Monitor training outcomes, including changes in conversion rates, deal size, and rep productivity—recommend improvements based on data and feedback
Gather learner feedback and collaborate with managers and trainers to refine programs continuously worklis.
Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders—Sales, Product, Marketing, HR—to ensure alignment between training and business strategy.
Keep training content up-to-date with industry trends, sales methodologies (Sanders, SPIN, Challenger etc.), and emerging learning technologies .
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, HR, or related field
Certifications such as Certified Sales Trainer (CST), Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP), or instructional design credentials are a plus .
3+ years of experience as a sales trainer or in a sales capacity with training responsibilities
Strong understanding of sales methodologies and consultative selling, ideally in B2B or SaaS environments
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e‑learning platforms, CRMs (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot), and virtual training tools.
Proficiency in performance analytics—able to interpret metrics and translate them into actionable training adjustments