Job Description (JD) – Professional Sales Trainer (Bearings Industry)
Position Title
Professional Sales Trainer – Bearings & Industrial Products
Location
Mumbai, Delhi, Gujarat (Frequent Travel Required)
Experience Required
15+ Years
Industry Preference
Bearings, Industrial Products, Power Transmission, Engineering Components, Automotive Components, Industrial Distribution, MRO Products
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Professional Sales Trainer with deep knowledge of the bearings industry and proven expertise in sales training, customer engagement, and team development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for training, mentoring, and coaching our sales teams across multiple branches, helping them improve product knowledge, sales effectiveness, customer handling skills, negotiation capabilities, and business development performance.
The candidate should possess strong technical understanding of bearings and related industrial products, along with extensive experience in sales training and field coaching.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Training & Development
Design and deliver structured sales training programs for new and existing sales team members.
Conduct classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions.
Develop training modules covering:
Bearing fundamentals and applications
Product positioning and competitive differentiation
Customer relationship management
Consultative selling techniques
Negotiation and closing strategies
Objection handling
Key account management
Cross-selling and upselling techniques
Technical Product Training
Train sales personnel on bearing types, applications, specifications, selection criteria, and troubleshooting.
Educate teams on industry segments including:
Automotive
Industrial Manufacturing
Steel
Cement
Power
Mining
Material Handling
OEM & Aftermarket customers
Support sales teams in understanding customer technical requirements and recommending suitable bearing solutions.
Field Coaching & Customer Engagement
Accompany sales representatives on customer visits.
Observe and coach teams on:
Customer meetings
Technical discussions
Presentation skills
Negotiation tactics
Closing techniques
Guide sales teams on handling difficult customers and resolving objections effectively.
Assist in strategic customer meetings when required.
Performance Improvement
Identify skill gaps within sales teams and recommend development plans.
Conduct periodic assessments and performance evaluations.
Monitor training effectiveness and provide measurable improvement reports.
Establish sales best practices and standard operating procedures.
Travel & Branch Support
Travel regularly to company branches located in:
Gujarat
Delhi NCR
Mumbai
Conduct branch-wise training workshops and review sessions.
Support regional sales managers in achieving sales targets through capability development initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related field.
Additional certifications in Sales Training, Learning & Development, or Professional Coaching preferred.
Required Experience
Minimum 15 years of experience in sales, sales training, or business development within the bearings or industrial products industry.
Strong technical expertise in bearings and related industrial applications.
Demonstrated experience in training and developing sales teams.
Experience working with distributors, OEMs, industrial customers, and channel partners.
Proven track record of improving sales team performance and customer engagement outcomes.
Key Skills
Technical Skills
Bearing applications and selection
Industrial product knowledge
Technical sales support
Product training development
CRM and sales process management
Sales & Training Skills
Sales coaching and mentoring
Customer handling and relationship management
Negotiation and objection handling
Presentation and communication skills
Territory and account management
Workshop facilitation and training delivery
Personal Attributes
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Excellent interpersonal communication
Result-oriented mindset
High level of professionalism
Willingness to travel extensively
Travel Requirement
Extensive travel required across Gujarat, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai branches.
Ability to conduct regular branch visits, field coaching sessions, customer interactions, and sales performance reviews.
Success Metrics
Improvement in sales team productivity and conversion rates.
Enhanced customer engagement and retention.
Increased technical competency of sales personnel.
Achievement of training effectiveness KPIs.
Positive feedback from sales teams and branch managers.