Regional Sales Trainer (Cape Town) at WeBuyCars

Key Purpose

• The vacancy is for a Regional Trainer within We Buy Cars, who will be responsible for conducting all in-person and virtual training for the sales force.

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

Required Skills:

•  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

Further Requirements:

• 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 sales will be advantageous.