Sales Training Planner

Overview

Salary Range: $ 71,100 - $106,600

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals.

At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Location
Alpharetta, GA
Job Purpose
The Sales Training Planner is responsible for developing Sales Training modules related to product features and benefits; along with sales process improvements to support achievement of monthly U.S. retail sales objectives by model for the Powersports Business Unit while preserving Honda Core Values within the Department. High-value decision-making is expected to make recommendations and provide direction to 4 Zone Managers and 31 District Sales Managers (including policy setting and exception decisions).
Key Accountabilities
Develop sales process and product training activities aligned with Department and Business Unit goals
Communicate and support execution of sales training strategies amongst Field Sales associates and Dealer network
Sense US market conditions by region, identify sales obstacles and opportunities to develop, execute, and track countermeasure plans
Ad hoc reporting and special projects as assigned
Manage and maintain cross-departmental and vendor relationships along with execution of cross-departmental and vendor responsibilities
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
BA/BS degree in Business or equivalent work-related experience
Minium 5 yrs of experience with BA/BS minimum 8+ yrs of equivalent work experience.
Proficient in all MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Powerpoint, with especially strong skills in advanced Excel.
Proficiency in SAP/Business Objects and/or MS SQL
Experience in reviewing sales trends, plan development, tracking against results, and developing plan recovery countermeasures
Experience in coaching sales team
Experience in market sensing
Knowledge of Powersports Products: Honda and Competitive
Successful experience in Sales Training role
Knowledge of all powersports dealership operations – with 2 years minimum dealership experience in a leadership role or equivalent
Experience in developing presentations and presenting to large groups
Understanding of small business financial management (P&L analysis)
Strong analytical, written/oral communication, and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain strong relationships with both intra-department and intra-organization contacts
Ability to lead (with and without designated authority)
Strong negotiation skills

Workstyle
Hybrid
OT is Required monthly.
Must be able to sit and work in computer programs and applications for extended periods.
Professional work environment with exposure to highly confidential information and business strategies (must have a thorough understanding of this).
Frequent presentations/recommendations to upper management; must be able to perform in high-stress environment.
25% travel required.
Benefits and Total Rewards
What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

Competitive base salary
Overtime compensation
Annual Bonus
Associate lease car program with a cost
Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

Advancement opportunities
Career mobility
Education reimbursement for continued learning
Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

Wellbeing program
Community service and engagement programs
Product programs
Free drinks onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Bring the Future
Honda is driven by a passionate workforce that is proud of the quality products we produce and the goals we aim to accomplish. Our associates charge forward through guidance of the Honda 2030 Vision: Lead the advancement of mobility and enable people everywhere in the world to improve their daily lives.

You’re invited to
bring your skills, bring your background, and  bring the future at Honda.

Apply today.
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Nearest Major Market: Alpharetta
Nearest Secondary Market: Atlanta

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