Regional Sales Trainer

SUMMARY:
Regional Sales Trainer - Cape Town, Western Cape

POSITION INFO:
Our Client in the Automotive Industry is looking to employ a Regional Sales Trainer to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and design training programmes in-line with business objectives that support the management team
•  To assess training needs aligned to gaps identified and then design, deliver, and evaluate training sessions
• Ensure individuals have continuous improvement and development for success planning where applicable
• Communicating Data and metrics that informs and supports both managers and team’s progress and succession planning
• Set priorities of training needs to ensure the business reaches the targets for the set year
• Ensure that the training function offers quality, cost effective and value-added service
• Research potential new learning activities
• Introduce and implement new training processes, systems to record and review training needs and delivery
• Review the training which is currently offered within the organization and ensure that it is fit for purpose
• Design training profiles for all roles identifying both mandatory and non-essential training and development which support the needs of the business
• Review training and development records, identifying and collating training needs and identifying the gaps
• Assign and coordinate the appropriate training for all current employees in line with their roles
•  Implement the training schedule for all employees, establishing review dates and further training in line with employee’s role and requirements of external bodies
• Map out training plans for new starters and allocate required training and induction programmes on commencement with organization
• Work proactively with and advise managers on training requirements
• Work closely with managers to review learning and development interventions for technical competencies, leadership development and personal effectiveness
• Source, identify and arrange internal and external training to address competency gaps
• Monitor and evaluate feedback and effectiveness of all training and development, collate and distribute quality reports to stakeholders
• Manage relationships with internal key stakeholders!
• Deal with enquiries and to respond accordingly in writing, e-mail or verbally
• To be fully responsible for the induction process by arranging, co-ordinating and facilitating sessions, ensuring all new employees go through the programme requirements
• Develop sound working relationships with stakeholders to enhance learning and development opportunities
• Ad hoc special projects that have business impact which may require after hours work

• Critical thinker with innovative problem-solving skills
• Familiar with traditional and modern training processes
• Strategic and creative mindset
• Growth mindset
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Very good command of the English language
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Good project management skills
• Communicate effectively with diverse personalities
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Adapting and responding to change
• Relating and networking
• Applying expertise and technology
• Advanced report writing skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources/management, Training or Development or any related area
• Relevant Training Qualification
• A minimum of 3 year working experience in a training role is required
• A minimum of 3 years sales experience is required
• A minimum 2 years’ experience in the Learning and Development sector in a management position will be an advantage
• Computer literate skills
• Solid experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience in automotive industry will be advantageous