Sales Learning and Development Program Manager

What are we looking for in our Sales Learning and Development Program Manager?

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Sales Learning & Development Program Manager to work for one of our top global tech clients in Chicago, IL! The Sales Learning & Development Program Manager provides the advertising sales team with necessary coordination support and program management.

Pay: $47-$53/hr. depending on experience

Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule: Hybrid Model- M-F 8a-5p

Description:

Partnering with the advertising sales and operations teams, the sales learning and development program manager will develop and execute impactful, data-driven learning initiatives. This role is responsible for learning technology management, content distribution and tracking, training scheduling, training communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Intake training requests for the advertising team
• Proactively analyze training needs across the advertising sales team
• Measure training effectiveness
• Schedule and communicate global training initiatives
• Partner with sales, marketing, and operations leads to develop, execute, optimize and assess learning and development program
• Build a trusted relationship with sellers, marketers, and ops team members
• Solicit and analyze feedback to continuously iterate on the learning and development strategy
• Use performance data to identify knowledge or skill gaps across the sales team
• Maintain sales learning and development software and systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
• Proven record of managing learning and development programs
• 3+ years experience in a high-performance organization in sales, enablement, program management, or learning and development
• A strong understanding of the environment of a customer-facing organization, including sales content, tools and training
• Subject matter expertise in digital marketing and online advertising
• Ability to work through ambiguity and drive for clarity of direction
• Experience developing courses or trainings on technical systems and tools
• Experience with learning management systems
• Experience with e-Learning authoring tools
• Experience with Salesforce
• Passionate about building foundations and willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done
• Flexible, resilient, problem solver who is passionate about forging new paths within partnership teams.
• Be able to work cross functionally with many other roles and partners in the company
• Exceptional communication skills, both within your team and with leadership and partners
• Deep understanding of and passion for creativity, technology, and advertising
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a thirst for learning
• Willingness to travel internationally and occasionally work early mornings or evenings based on training delivery dates
• Ability to work highly independently and lead through considerable ambiguity

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization.

We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.