Direct Sales Trainer

We are seeking a talented sales and training leader with extensive experience in the direct selling industry and a track record of helping others succeed. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to build and lead teams to high levels of performance. Excellent speaker, motivator, mentor and communicator who connects with people. Exceptional skills in recruiting, holding shows and increasing sales. Results oriented leader, driven to succeed. This position is field based, and may require up to 50% travel..
Position Summary:
The right candidate will have a desire to work in a start up environment and experience implementing field strategies to fuel growth, attract, train and retain top talent. You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to recruit, train and motivate others. Must have leadership ability and a high degree of initiative, along with business acumen, are essential.
Essential Job Functions And Accountabilities:
• Grow Associate income producing activities by driving Associate rate of shows, show sales, consistency and productivity.• Work with Associates in the field to improve productivity.• Provide training, coaching and leadership for Associates.• Meet and exceed established regional sales and recruiting goals.• Conduct recruiting conference calls and in person informational meetings with prospective New Associates. Hold initial Grand Opening Launch for new Associates.• Hold Monthly, weekly sales meetings. Make articulate, effective presentations to a variety of audiences using visual aids, slide shows, and other media.• Plan, schedule and coordinate details for Field Training, Special events, Opportunity Meetings and Trade shows.• Act as a liaison between regional area and home office identifying problem areas and suggesting process, system improvements.• Maintain a budget, financial records, monthly expense reports. Monitor and report weekly sales activity of Associates. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Skill Requirements:
• Excellent selling skills – building a pipeline, follow up, and closing skills.• Ability to develop and maintain relationships.• Ability to coach and train sales and business operations• Ability to analyze business and proactively problem solve.• Ability to manage, motivate, train, and direct others.• Ability to set priorities and multi task.• Ability to take initiative and follow through.• Ability to work autonomously.• Ability to remain flexible in the ever-changing retail environment.• Ability to both work with and understand the dynamics of entrepreneurs.
For immediate consideration, all applicants must apply online at www.acuitysp.com. No solicitation or agency calls please.
ASP offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee stock discounts, life, dependent life, medical, dental and disability insurance.
It is the policy of Acuity Specialty Products Group, Inc. that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.