Associate Sales Training & Instructional Designer
About The Position
As an Associate Sales Training & Instructional Designer, you will be the driving force behind creating training that empowers our sales teams to perform at their best. You’ll take ownership from needs assessment through deployment, designing innovative, practical learning solutions that directly impact sales performance. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about adult learning, instructional design, and enabling teams to exceed their KPIs. You’ll partner closely with sales leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure our programs aren’t just theory—but tools that deliver results in-market. If you’re motivated by seeing your work come to life in the field and want to grow your career in performance capability and instructional design, this is your opportunity. Location: Remote but must reside in KY, MO, FL, GA, TX, TN, DC, IN, IA, or OH.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of training, instructional design, or curriculum development experience in a sales and/or marketing environment, with familiarity using sales KPIs, reporting systems, and performance processes to inform learning design
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles (ADDIE, Kirkpatrick, etc.) and instructional design best practices
- Exceptional project management skills—able to juggle multiple initiatives and deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
- Strong planning, organization, and stakeholder management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Proficient in using Articulate 360 suite, including Storyline and Rise, to develop engaging and interactive eLearning content
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
Nice To Haves
- Experience in CPG or beverage alcohol industries
- Instruction design certification
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive needs assessments to identify capability gaps and design training that equips the sales organization to win.
- Translate business priorities into clear, measurable learning objectives with tools and resources that enable execution.
- Build engaging, practical training programs that help sales teams achieve KPIs more efficiently and effectively.
- Continuously improve training programs using case studies, customer feedback, competitor benchmarking, and market learnings.
- Support deployment of training tied to annual strategic growth initiatives, ensuring every program ladders up to business results.
- Apply and teach core sales management processes (e.g., distributor/broker management, customer negotiations, merchandising, market development days).
- Collaborate with peers and leaders to refine sales enablement tools and deliver training that drives real-world commercial impact.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
- 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
- Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
- Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
- Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
- Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
- Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
