Sales Training Manager

LHH is seeking a Sales Training Manager for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client located in Indianapolis, IN. This is a newly created role where you will lead and enhance a high-impact training function that supports a national sales organization while also driving onboarding excellence, professional development, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will partner with leaders across the organization, manage training programs, lead enterprise-wide learning initiatives, and help shape the future of sales enablement through innovative learning strategies and emerging technologies. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $120,000-130,000 per year plus bonus and includes comprehensive benefit and insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Job Responsibilities Lead sales onboarding and professional development programs across multiple employee groups. Design, document, and continuously improve end‑to‑end sales processes. Manage and develop a team of trainers. Facilitate instructor‑led classroom training programs. Deliver virtual onboarding and ongoing development sessions. Evaluate trainee submissions and provide coaching feedback. Conduct field observations and ride‑alongs with sales employees. Identify training gaps and implement targeted development solutions. Develop and maintain training curriculum and learning materials. Support training initiatives related to new product introductions. Track and measure training effectiveness and participant progress. Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, and spending activities. Leverage technology and AI tools to enhance training effectiveness. Coordinate training logistics, scheduling, and program execution. Travel nationally to support field development initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Business, Marketing, Education, Learning & Development, or related discipline is required Minimum of 5+ years of sales training, sales enablement, and/or learning and development experience is required (regional or national sales training experience is preferred) Must have experience developing, improving, and managing sales training programs and curriculum Must have the ability to lead, coach, and develop sales employees regarding product knowledge and usage, effective closing techniques, etc. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting enterprise-level sales organizations. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting product launches and field implementation efforts. If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Sales Training Manager position in Indianapolis, IN then please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH