[LIBJOBS] Global Sales Trainer, ProQuest – (Anywhere in the US)

From: "Szabo, Chris" <Chris.Szabo@proquest.com>

ProQuest seeks a Global Sales Trainer – (Can be located anywhere in the US)

The Global Sales Trainer develops and drives sales-related training in support of the global sales team, distributors, partners, re-sellers, and other customer-facing staff.

What you'll be doing:

·         Design, develop and maintain blended e-learning courses both independently and as part of a team.

·         Repurpose existing sales training materials into compelling, interactive blended courses that engage learners with rich media, application simulations, branching scenarios, and quizzes.

·         Monitor quality assurance for delivery of courses and assessments. Effectively and accurately identify level of effort and time needed to storyboard and create blended courses. 

·         Apply current and emerging techniques and procedures for the design, development, and evaluation of online instructional programs

·         Explore, evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and courseware packages

·         Develop, deliver and ensure accuracy and timeliness of training content for new sales staff as a part of comprehensive onboarding program

·         Perform assessments and accreditation of sales staff, distributors, partners and re-sellers; propose plans for improvements and reports on finding and recommendations.

What you need to be successful:

·         Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Library Sciences, in addition to 5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         Strong understanding of training methodologies, systems and tools.

·         Deep understanding of the research library products and academic markets.

·         Commanding, authoritative and compelling presentation style that is founded in deep subject matter knowledge and strong interpersonal skills.

·         Exceptional prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to assess urgency and apply logic to plan and develop timely, complete deliverables.

·         Capacity to learn and master new technology used in the industry.

·         Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, with expert skills in presentation software including PowerPoint .

·         Strong working knowledge of e-learning authoring software, such as Articulate and Captivate for rapidly creating and maintaining an interactive eLearning content library

 Ancillary Qualifications:

Qualifications listed below, while not necessarily a requirement for this position in each circumstance, provide additional depth and value to the role.

·         Library industry experience big plus

·         Familiarity with ProQuest products

·         Fluency in languages other than English.

·         Professional certifications in sales and/or training professions.

 

Other important information about this position:

·         Occasional travel is required.

·         This position requires weekday (Monday - Friday) attendance with some scheduling flexibility available around core working hours.

·         Every position requires certain physical capabilities. ProQuest seeks to make reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties when possible.

The preceding job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

About ProQuest

ProQuest connects people with vetted, reliable information. We provide seamless access to and navigation of more than 125 billion digital pages of the world's scholarship, delivering it to the desktop and into the workflow of serious researchers in multiple fields, from arts, literature, and social science to general reference, business, science, technology, and medicine. The company is currently rolling out the all-new ProQuest^® platform, which moves beyond navigation to empower researchers to use, create, and share content—accelerating research productivity.

If this position isn't quite your fit, check out our other positions posted on our "Career" page under About Us.  ProQuest's corporate office is located in Ann Arbor, MI. www.Proquest.com

ProQuest is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination of any kind.

 

Please apply online at http://www.proquest.com