Sales Trainer

8am•Austin, TX

12d

About The Position

The Sales Trainer designs and delivers training to help 8am’s sales team improve performance. The role covers onboarding new hires, ongoing skill development for experienced sales representatives, advanced selling skills, and one-on-one coaching. It works cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to align training with the company’s products and messaging. The trainer evaluates training effectiveness using sales performance metrics and maintains a library of sales enablement resources.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in sales training, enablement, or sales leadership; experience in a highly transactional sales environment is ideal.
A track record of successful sales training and a solid understanding of sales processes, methodologies, and frameworks.
Confident presentation skills and clear communication in group and one-on-one settings.
Analytical ability to evaluate whether training programs are effective and determine what to change.
Strong organization and self-motivation, with the ability to balance competing priorities independently and as part of a team.
Experience with CRM and sales enablement tools such as Salesforce, Gong, or MindTickle.
Demonstrated experience using AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a highly transactional sales environment.

Responsibilities

Design sales training programs for onboarding, ongoing learning, and advanced selling skills.
Build training modules in suitable formats, including presentations, e-learning, workshops, and role-plays.
Deliver live training to new hires and experienced sales representatives, both in person and virtually.
Coach sales representatives one-on-one and provide actionable feedback.
Track sales performance metrics to evaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs accordingly.
Partner with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Customer Success to identify training needs and maintain consistent messaging.
Maintain sales enablement resources, including scripts, objection-handling guides, and product information.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Annual bonuses.
Equity options.
401(k) or RRSP in Canada, with a company match.
Flexible Time Off.
Paid holidays.
Parental leave program.
Wellness stipends.
Mental health support.
One-on-one nutrition coaching.
Continuous learning through 8am.edu.
Leadership programs.
Professional development funds.
Individually focused talent development.
Charitable matching gift program.
Paid time off for volunteer service.
Company-sponsored volunteer events, both local and virtual.
Virtual and in-person team-building events.
Quarterly award recognition through the Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program.
Peer-to-peer appreciation platform.