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Position Description:
Clearwire's technology changes lives! If you are motivated by having a role where what you do each day directly influences the way people work and communicate, Clearwire may be the company for you!
Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of simple, fast, portable and reliable wireless high-speed Internet service. Clearwire customers connect to the Internet using licensed spectrum, thus eliminating the confines of traditional cable or phone lines.
Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., the company launched its first market in August 2004 and now offers service in 16 states across the U.S. as well as in Europe.
On May 7, 2008, Clearwire Corporation and Sprint Nextel Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to combine their next-generation wireless broadband businesses to form a new wireless communications company to expedite the deployment of the first nationwide mobile WiMAX network.
In conjunction with this agreement Intel Corporation (through Intel Capital); Google Inc.; Comcast Corporation; Time Warner Cable Inc; and Bright House Networks have collectively agreed to invest $3.2 billion into the new company.
Sales Training Manager
Clearwire is looking for a highly motivated and forward thinking Sales Training Manager to mentor and manage Regional Field Sales Trainers. This role includes project management, auditing trainings, providing feedback to the trainer and Director of Sales Training, evaluating courses and delivery for the purpose of curriculum development and quality assurance.
It will also include facilitating classroom training and in-field coaching as needed. Qualified candidates will be comfortable with public speaking and have a proven track record of successful training management.
Responsibilities
• Hire, develop, train, supervise and mentor regional trainers in specified territory
• Assess and coordinate training needs of region and allocate resources as needed and within budget.
• Manage region’s training calendar and determine priority of requests, to include additional new product and post New Hire trainings.
• Evaluate and assess trainer performance and curriculum content, and provide timely feedback to the Director of Sales Training.
• Build strong relationships with regional sales managers to create a positive and training-friendly environment.
• Motivate and generate excitement around new products and selling techniques with the sales trainer, sales team and various other departments
• Own and manage specified training projects for retail, direct, indirect, and business to business sale channels.
• Collaborate with existing subject matter experts and contribute to the design, development and maintenance of innovative and interactive instructor lead and eLearning solutions to ensure that materials are continually up to date.
• Track questions and answers that arise within regions and share with other team members
• Observe dynamics when working with groups and raise relevant issues for discussion; ensure participation and involvement of all team members; adapt behavior to the needs of the group; ensure issues are pursued until resolved; ensure sales team is clear on all concepts, content and methods
• Deliver compelling sales presentations to enhance the skills of newly hired and current sales people and/or sales management
• Utilize a variety of the training techniques, concepts, and practices to ensure maximum effectiveness of training program and sales force,
• Articulate our technology and the total suite of product offerings, including those offered by our 3rd party vendors, in a clear and concise manner.
Qualifications
• Background of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• 8 plus years of professional training experience as a Field Trainer, Learning and Development Specialist, Corporate Trainer, Sales Trainer, or a related title, preferably in a sales environment.
• Exceptional follow-up and follow-through skills required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in addition to strong interpersonal skills
• History of executing the vision of an organization and management
• Strong problem resolution skills
• Highly computer literacy with in-depth knowledge of MS office products and web based systems
• Excellent creative and conceptual thinking abilities
• Proven past of successfully managing a team
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
• Bachelor's degree in related field
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