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 experienceLocation: Chicago, ILSchedule: 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 ResponsibilitiesIntake training requests for the advertising teamProactively analyze training needs across the advertising sales teamMeasure training effectivenessSchedule and communicate global training initiativesPartner with sales, marketing, and operations leads to develop, execute, optimize and assess learning and development programBuild a trusted relationship with sellers, marketers, and ops team membersSolicit and analyze feedback to continuously iterate on the learning and development strategyUse performance data to identify knowledge or skill gaps across the sales teamMaintain sales learning and development software and systems

Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experienceProven record of managing learning and development programs2+ years experience in a high-performance organization in sales, enablement, program management, or learning and developmentA strong understanding of the environment of a customer-facing organization, including sales content, tools and trainingSubject matter expertise in digital marketing and online advertisingAbility to work through ambiguity and drive for clarity of directionExperience developing courses or trainings on technical systems and toolsExperience with learning management systemsExperience with e-Learning authoring toolsExperience with SalesforcePassionate about building foundations and willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job doneFlexible, 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 companyExceptional communication skills, both within your team and with leadership and partnersDeep understanding of and passion for creativity, technology, and advertisingEntrepreneurial spirit and a thirst for learningWillingness to travel internationally and occasionally work early mornings or evenings based on training delivery datesAbility 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.