Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.
What is The Role:
The Sales Enablement Specialist (Trainer) will invent and implement role-specific training programs to empower Account Executives & Inside Sales Representatives with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to excel in their roles. This international role is responsible for ensuring sellers are equipped to handle high-velocity sales cycles by focusing on key competencies such as prospecting, objection handling, and pipeline management. Employing best practices in coaching, continuous learning, and data-driven strategies, the Enablement Specialist will architect, train, and develop a culture of learning and performance excellence within AE & ISR teams
Role Purpose:
To design, develop, and deliver engaging and effective ongoing training programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of our International Inside Sales Representatives (ISRs) and Account Executives (AEs), driving increased sales effectiveness and productivity.
Expectations:
- Develop and deliver training programs focused on key sales skills (e.g., qualification, objection handling, negotiation, account planning) and sales tools. Develop effective message enablement in partnership with GTM Programs & Product Enablement.
- Able to align with Sales leaders and build plans to address sales skills training needs
- Implement blended learning approaches, including workshops, coaching, and on-demand resources.
- Conduct coaching sessions to reinforce training and improve sales techniques.
- Partner with sales leadership to identify training needs and priorities.
- Collaborate with the Learning Design Team and Go-to-Market Sales Programs to create and deliver impactful enablement initiatives.
- Track training effectiveness using KPIs and data analysis.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the sales teams.
Experience You Bring:
- A customer-first mentality
- Willingness to travel internationally
- 3+ years of experience in sales, enablement, or training. Sales experience strongly preferred
- Understanding of sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC, Command of the Message, SPIN, or others
- Strong understanding of ISR and AE roles, sales processes, and best practices.
- Proven ability to deliver engaging training and coach sales professionals.
- Excellent project management, communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Data-driven approach with the ability to analyze training effectiveness.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Currently living in Barcelona or willing to relocate.
Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People
As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.
We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.
- Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
- Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
- Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
- Generous number of vacation days each year
- Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
- Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
- Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.
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