Sales Training Manager

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
• ***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***