Sales & Product Trainer

About us:

IAS is an international automotive Learning & Development consulting agency providing cutting edge, science-based learning solutions and innovative learning strategies.

To support the Training Academies of our customers (top-tier car manufacturers), we are looking for a Sales & Product Trainer.
As a key member within the company, you are prepared to challenge and disrupt classical learning methods, while laying the building blocks for the Learning & Development solutions of tomorrow, all in preparation of the "Big Reskilling Revolution".

Your Role:

In this role, we’d expect the following:

• You develop and deliver Sales & Product Training to the Retailer's technical staff members (in a Virtual, Face-2-Face or On-Site format) for top-notch automotive brands on a national and/or international level.
• You work closely together with- and report to the (Sales & Product) Training Coordinator.
• You develop high-quality and creative training content, and possibly mentor other training colleagues while doing so.
• Together with your internal and external counterparts, you identify training needs on a national- and international level and build on your experience in lifting Retailer networks to a performance higher level.
• You are used to working with strict deadlines, and you get personal satisfaction from letting your trainees grow professionally.

This includes, among others, the following tasks:

• You identify training & development needs within the business context of our clients;
• You (plan and) implement training development and -delivery projects;
• You develop, challenge, innovate and contribute to the latest automotive training- and assessment- and mentoring programs;
• You provide professional support to your in- and external colleagues and act as a content expert for one or more specific topics
  

Our Offer:

• A challenging role within a vibrant environment, where entrepreneurship, personal development, collaboration, empowerment and job/life satisfaction are the most important elements.
• The IAS HQ is perfectly located in the middle of a green environment, on the premises of the Science Park of the University of Antwerp, in Niel. Full flexibility with regards to working remotely!
• Your workplaces are situated in the BeLux region (around Brussels), and other places in Europe (10-20% travel) at our clients’ offices;
• Gross annual salary depending on knowledge and experience, supplemented with fringe benefits (company car, fuel card, insurances, net allowances, etc.).
• As this is a full-time opportunity, we offer a fixed contract, but are open for freelancers.

Your Background:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an Automotive Business, Sales, Marketing of Business Administration study, or equivalent by experience.
• You have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in automotive technology, a sales or product manager role, & training/coaching/managing employees. Young graduates are also welcome to apply!
• You have a passion for Innovation and Learning & Development.
• You are able able to function independently in a rapidly evolving environment.
• You are independent and full of intrinsic drive, sober, firm in the discussion on content, but always with attention for the People aspect.
• You professionalize and bring insight, and continuously raise the bar.
• You are inspiring, positive and especially enjoy seeing others excel.
• You work systematically and structurally.
• You are highly communicative and have an excellent command of the Dutch, French and English language (both in word and in writing). Knowledge of a fourth language is considered as a big plus!