Learning & Development Manager
 Gannett | |
 United States, Virginia, McLean | |
 Jan 18, 2025 | |
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The Learning & Development Manager will be responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive onboarding and training programs for new cohorts of inside advertising sales professionals. This role requires a proactive approach to ensure new employees are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their roles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales training, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others succeed. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement effective onboarding and training programs for new inside advertising sales hires. • Leverage existing resources to create content and training curriculum. • Conduct training sessions covering the advertising industry, sales techniques and call flow, product knowledge, and systems and tools. • Proactively identify subject matter experts for content creation, feedback and training sessions or workshops. • Provide ongoing support and mentorship to new hires during their onboarding period. • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and iterate to keep pace with developments in the business. • Create and maintain training materials and onboarding participant guides and ensure they remain up to date with the latest techniques and company offerings. • Assess and report on the progress of new employees, providing feedback to both the employees and their managers. • Facilitate a smooth transition for new hires into their roles, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. • Proven experience in sales training or onboarding, preferably in the media or advertising industry. • Strong understanding of inside advertising sales roles and requirements. • Ability to work independently. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. • Experience using training software and tools. • Strong organizational and time management skills. • A passion for teaching and helping others succeed. #LI-REMOTE #LI-NR2 The annualized base salary for this role will range between $70,000 and $90,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. | |