Sazerac Company · 5 days ago
Associate Sales Training & Instructional Designer
US-DC-Washington DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $126K/yr
3+ years expSazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned company with a rich history in producing award-winning spirits. The Associate Sales Training & Instructional Designer will create training programs that empower sales teams to enhance their performance and achieve KPIs, collaborating closely with sales leaders and stakeholders.
Food and BeverageWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive needs assessments to identify capability gaps and design training that equips the sales organization to win
Translate business priorities into clear, measurable learning objectives with tools and resources that enable execution
Build engaging, practical training programs that help sales teams achieve KPIs more efficiently and effectively
Continuously improve training programs using case studies, customer feedback, competitor benchmarking, and market learnings
Support deployment of training tied to annual strategic growth initiatives, ensuring every program ladders up to business results
Apply and teach core sales management processes (e.g., distributor/broker management, customer negotiations, merchandising, market development days)
Collaborate with peers and leaders to refine sales enablement tools and deliver training that drives real-world commercial impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of training, instructional design, or curriculum development experience in a sales and/or marketing environment, with familiarity using sales KPIs, reporting systems, and performance processes to inform learning design
Strong understanding of adult learning principles (ADDIE, Kirkpatrick, etc.) and instructional design best practices
Exceptional project management skills—able to juggle multiple initiatives and deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Strong planning, organization, and stakeholder management abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proficient in using Articulate 360 suite, including Storyline and Rise, to develop engaging and interactive eLearning content
Willingness to travel up to 25%
Preferred
Experience in CPG or beverage alcohol industries
Instruction design certification
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Company
Sazerac Company
The Sazerac Company is a privately held alcoholic beverages company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jake Wenz
President & CEO
Michael Metzger
Global CIO
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