SPP L&D Sales Program Mgr

Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.

While you may know Staples as the world's leading office supply company, Staples Promotional Products – a division of Staples – is a national leader in the promotional products industry. At Staples Promotional Products, we help customers build love for their brands with customized merchandise solutions. Whatever story they want to tell, connection they want to make, or goal they need to deliver, Staples Promo makes it easy to design promo experiences that create lasting impact. Join our winning team

What you will be doing:

• Support sales initiatives by growing selling talent through skill gap analysis, development of sales-oriented training programs, dynamic training delivery, and post-training retention monitoring.
• Work closely with SPP Sales Leadership to analyze skill gaps and build a comprehensive training roadmap for new sales hires, ongoing skill training, and leadership development.
• Design, develop, and deliver engaging training content, utilizing the latest technology and best practices to foster learning and performance improvement.
• Coach and mentor associates and managers across all levels, ensuring skills taught are applied on the job and business metrics are positively impacted.
• Facilitate both live and virtual training sessions, leveraging innovative tools and techniques to maximize audience engagement and learning retention.
• Monitor and assess training effectiveness through regular check-ins and coaching support, driving continuous improvement in sales competencies and results.
• Collaborate with sales leadership and stakeholders to ensure training aligns with business strategy and market trends, helping Staples Promotional Products remain an industry leader.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire learning in others.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation abilities.
• Creative thinker and problem solver with a passion for driving innovation in sales training methodologies and technologies.
• Proven ability to build relationships and coach sales professionals at all levels, from VPs to field reps.
• Strategic mindset and business acumen, with a focus on achieving sales targets and business growth.
• Experience developing and facilitating impactful sales training content and programs.

What's needed: Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, CPLP or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing and facilitating sales training content and coaching teams to drive performance.
• Strong knowledge of sales processes and best practices, with experience working with a broad-based sales team of varying skill sets.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated organizational, project planning, and multi-tasking abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Certifications in training development, instructional design, or related areas.
• Experience in digital and multimedia content creation for training.
• Background in sales or sales management.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• Opportunity to drive innovation in sales enablement within an industry leader recognized for creativity and technology.
• Collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise are valued and can make a direct impact on business growth.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities within Staples Promotional Products.
• Flexible work locations and the ability to work with talented sales professionals across the U.S.