Sales Trainer

Acronis is a world leader in cyber protection—empowering people by providing them with cutting-edge technology that enables them to monitor, control, and protect the data that their businesses and lives depend on.  We are in an exciting phase of growth and expansion and looking for a Sales Trainer who is ready to join us in creating a #CyberFit future and protecting the digital world!

As a sales trainer you will be responsible for conducting skills gap analyses, preparing learning material and evaluating results after each training session. For this role, you will work closely with our salespeople to identify challenges they face on-the-job and recommend ways to increase productivity. Ultimately, you will help increase the overall performance of our sales teams and ensure they have the skills to achieve their goals, while 70% of your responsibilities will be connected with Onboarding New Sales Employees.

Like every member of the “A-Team”, the Cloud Distributor Success Manager has an instrumental role and impact on the success of Acronis’ innovative and growing business, so we are looking for a highly-motivated individual with a positive attitude and analytical approach who thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing work environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and coordinate staff training programs based on organizational and employee needs
• Analyze training needs to ensure objectives and goals of the organization and work area are met
• Develop training resources e.g. preparation of enablement decks, assessment instruments, etc.
• Conduct training courses including demonstrating equipment, operating video recorders/cameras and leading group discussions or role-playing activities, or employ experts to do so
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs; evaluation involves using such methods as surveys, questionnaires, interviews and observation, then using the results to plan future courses or to amend existing ones
• Obtain information on work-related external courses, prepare reports on their suitability and make recommendations on staff attendance at training courses
• Prepare onboarding sessions for new employees
• Provide career development sessions for existing staff and conduct induction sessions for new employees
• Assist in the recruitment, development, utilization and retention of work force
• Work with Sales Enablement Managers, Coaches, Analysts and Sales Marketing Managers to design, develop and/or deliver advanced sales manager training program and experienced sales content
• Coordinate follow-up and evaluations with employees to assure new skills and techniques have successfully been implemented on the job
• Work directly with member and retail division and HR managers to assess, deliver and ensure implementation of knowledge and skills

WHAT YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• 2+ years of experience as a Sales Trainer or similar role
• Previous experience on a Sales position is a plus
• Ability to manage the full training cycle, including in-person activities and web-based learning
• Hands-on experience with e-learning platforms
• Excellent organizational skills
• Solid communication and presentation abilities
• Additional certification in training is a plus
• Ability to work on a team as well as being self-sufficient for individual tasks
• Fluent English (written and verbal)

WHO WE ARE

Acronis is revolutionizing cyber protection by unifying backup, disaster recovery, storage, next-generation anti-malware, and protection management into one solution.  This all-in-one integration removes the complexity and risks associated with non-integrated solutions and offers easy, complete and reliable data protection for all workloads, applications, and systems across any environment—all at a low and predictable cost.

Founded in Singapore in 2003 and incorporated in Switzerland in 2008, Acronis now has more than 2,000 employees and offices in 34 locations worldwide. Its solutions are trusted by more than 5.5 million home users and 500,000 companies, and top-tier professional sports teams. Acronis products are available through over 50,000 partners and service providers in over 150 countries and 26 languages.

Acronis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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