Global Sales Enablement Manager

The Sales Enablement team seeks a high energy, high potential individual to lead sales enablement initiatives within a complex organization at a global scale. The Global Sales Enablement Manager will be an essential part of a team that sits at the center of Discovery Education’s mission and vision, with a focus on the successful sales, implementation, renewal and expansion of engaging digital curriculum and impactful professional learning. The key responsibilities are centered around supporting and scaling the partner facing teams that both create and maintain partners for life. This includes, but is not limited to, planning, building and leading enablement initiatives and programming to achieve the successful onboarding of new hires; internal trainings on systems and tools readiness, processes, pricing, products and services; role‑specific training; creating and updating sales tools; documenting and implementing internal processes and frameworks; and partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders across operations, marketing, product, and more. In This Role You Will: Act as the Sales Enablement lead for assigned regions and teams, providing end to end enablement support from pre‑sale to post‑sale Assess needs of assigned teams to create and implement high‑quality enablement plans (training initiatives and certification paths) that support KPI’s and our North Stars Plan, build, deliver and measure the reach and impact of enablement plans tailored to the unique goals and needs of assigned regions and teams Lead a regional and partner‑centric approach to enablement through cross‑functional collaboration with other teams dedicated to accelerating lead gen and pipeline conversion Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of online learning modules associated within our internal LMS (Lessonly) to include new products, product changes, sales skills, partner onboarding, and systems use Gather field intelligence to inform enablement plans and provide feedback to cross‑functional departmental partners on messaging, positioning, and creative events and marketing campaigns Engage and inform stakeholders through ongoing communication of progress towards team‑based enablement plans to leaders of the teams Continuously seek to improve the quality and efficiency of coaching and training initiatives through qualitative and quantitative metrics Maintain and communicate deep knowledge of all internal systems and how they support the sales cycle, including: Salesforce (CRM), Gainsight, Outreach, Highspot, Vidyard, Skedulo, Looker, and Marketo Communicate success of programs to leaders through both qualitative and quantitative data Core Competencies for Success: Strong interpersonal, presentation, organizational and verbal/written communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage a diverse workload Suite of Microsoft Office, CRM/Salesforce preferred, Gainsight, Vidyard Strong ability to collaborate and align enablement initiatives with business goals and tangential initiatives led by departments focused on supporting the teams responsible for revenue generation and renewals Execute flawless Discovery Education demonstrations, presentations and consultations appropriate to developing the knowledge and capabilities of employees Possess expertise of existing educational and industry trends to increase employees’ understanding and application within the field of educational technology Possess a thorough knowledge of the functional and educational aspects of Discovery Education’s products and services Bring strong knowledge of sales training methodologies with creative and unique ways to practice and scale with partner‑focused teams Credentials and Experience: Experienced enablement professional with in‑depth understanding of sales and partner success enablement strategies, methodologies, and best practices, with a track record of successfully implementing and driving sales enablement initiatives 3+ years in a coaching, enablement, or training role with an additional 3+ years of experience in account management, project management, and/or sales role with a proven track record of territory management, consultative sales, and exceptional client relations Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of skills, training, and experience Ability to drive process mapping, continuous improvement, and change management, focused on process improvement for internal stakeholders Experienced enablement professional that has delivered world class programs and understands the importance of data‑driven evaluation and program iteration Act as CRM, LMS, Microsoft Office Suite, and Sharepoint power user Candidate will have very limited travel requirements to office and training sites (10%) Legal right to work in the United States This role will sit in our Charlotte Headquarters with a hybrid schedule. The hiring range for this position is between $96,650 - $107,400 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an Annual Bonus. Benefits Career Development Ownership – Be the driver of your success! Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement Programs Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders Constant opportunities for cross‑functional training and skill building Uncapped career growth Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work! Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays Take PTO without the vacation guilt Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December) Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the communities we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, protected veteran status or disabled status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr