Senior Manager, Sales Training & Readiness

Sodexo

  • North Bethesda, MD
  • $75,600-139,700 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Role OverviewSodexo is seeking a Senior Manager, Sales Training & Readiness to design, deliver, and sustain high-impact sales readiness initiatives across our North America Commercial organization. In this role, you will act as the critical link between sales strategy and execution—developing programs that sharpen seller capabilities, accelerate performance, and strengthen client retention.The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in sales enablement or commercial readiness, strong facilitation and leadership skills, and the ability to translate complex business priorities into actionable learning strategies. Success in this role requires strategic vision, program management expertise, and the confidence to engage and inspire sellers at every career stage—from new hires to senior executives.What You'll Do
  • Design, deliver, and manage onboarding training programs for all new commercial sales representatives, including 30-60-90-day plans.
  • Develop and facilitate ongoing training programs to upskill and support experienced team members
  • Create, manage, and maintain a formal certification process to ensure consistent knowledge and skill development across the team.
  • Provide regular coaching and mentorship to improve performance, confidence, and sales outcome
  • Expect some travel monthly/quarterly
What We OfferCompensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.What You Bring
  • Experience in sales training, sales enablement, or commercial sales leadership roles
  • Proven ability to design and deliver engaging training programs for diverse audiences
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects
Who We AreAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete .Qualifications & RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years

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