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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Sales Talent Manager to lead the recruitment, development, and retention of high-performing sales professionals. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying top sales talent, designing and implementing effective onboarding programs, and continuously developing the skills of the sales team to meet and exceed business goals. You will collaborate closely with sales leadership, HR, and training departments to ensure alignment with company objectives and to foster a culture of performance and growth.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of sales processes and talent development. You should have experience in sales recruitment, coaching, and performance management, as well as a strong ability to assess competencies and potential. Your role will be critical in building a strong sales bench, reducing turnover, and driving revenue growth through talent excellence.
As a Sales Talent Manager, you will also be responsible for creating metrics and KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of training and development programs. You will stay current with industry trends and best practices in sales enablement and talent management, ensuring our sales force remains competitive and agile. This position requires excellent communication skills, a passion for people development, and a results-driven mindset.
If you are passionate about sales and talent development and want to make a significant impact on a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Recruit top-performing sales professionals across various channels
- Develop and implement onboarding programs for new sales hires
- Design and deliver ongoing sales training and development initiatives
- Collaborate with sales leaders to identify skill gaps and training needs
- Create and track KPIs to measure training effectiveness and sales performance
- Coach and mentor sales team members to improve performance
- Develop career paths and succession plans for sales roles
- Ensure alignment of talent strategies with overall business goals
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in sales enablement
- Manage relationships with external training vendors and consultants
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in sales recruitment or sales enablement
- Strong understanding of sales processes and performance metrics
- Proven ability to design and implement training programs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with talent management systems and CRM tools
- Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Experience coaching and mentoring sales professionals
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in recruiting sales professionals?
- Can you describe a successful sales training program you implemented?
- How do you measure the effectiveness of your development initiatives?
- What strategies do you use to retain top sales talent?
- How do you identify skill gaps within a sales team?
- Describe a time you improved sales performance through coaching.
- What tools or platforms have you used for talent management?
- How do you stay current with trends in sales enablement?
- What challenges have you faced in managing sales talent?
- How do you align talent development with business goals?
