Director, Sales Enablement (MSP, AA, DAL or Remote)

Job Description

Thomson Reuters is seeking a Director of Sales Enablement. In this role you will be responsible for enabling the day-to-day operations of the Thomson Reuters Sales Enablement Team and lead the development and support of the use of tools, strategies and processes that will enable data to drive our impact on business results, learning prioritization and operational effectiveness. A key priority of the job is to provide subject matter expertise and hands on leadership in operational efficiency, program effectiveness, communication, program management and technology infrastructure. This role will build the Sales Enablement team’s capacity to reach performance targets and create better outcomes for our sales professionals and our business. You will also support the achievement of the Sales Enablement team strategies and objectives and drive key projects to support the transformation and centralization of the function while addressing on-going TR business and enablement needs. This position reports to the VP of Sales Enablement within the Commercial Excellence organization.

AREAS OF FOCUS:

· Operational Efficiency – Drive consistency and efficiency in process across the Sales Enablement organization

· Program Effectiveness – Define metrics that sales enablement can directly influence, then measure and communicate the impact to the business

• Communication – Responsible for all Sales Enablement Program Communications
• Project Management – Cross Segment Programs and Key Initiatives
• Technology Infrastructure – LMS Administration, Technology Roadmap, Drive Adoption of Enablement tools.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coordinate day-to-day operations, strategic planning, regular team meetings, scope and status reporting, training effectivity metrics and impact reporting – including data tools, processes and strategies
• Drive operational effectiveness of the team
• Enable tools, process and drive c onsistent measures and reporting, focusing on accuracy, quality, satisfaction, and business impact for sales learning and enablement efforts
• Manage project requests and prioritization processes
• Manage overall logistics and execution of large learning events for sales and sales leadership and other significant projects
• Develop, manage and implement the department’s internal and external communications along with program branding
• Lead the development of a technology roadmap for the Sales Learning team that considers industry best practices as well as Sales Learning and TR workflows and priorities
• Work with internal IT, external vendors and the Sales Learning Leadership team to identify and implement tools, technologies and process enhancements to improve the efficiency and productivity of the learning team and the experience for our learners.
• Project manage various department-wide initiatives that support the team’s priorities
• Standardize and produce both business impact and operational metrics; Includes benchmarking and related presentation and reporting materials

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master's preferred
• 8+ years experience in Sales Enablement leadership required
• Experience in sales enablement operations management
• Sales or pre sales experience a plus
• Strong project management skills
• Advanced capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to create and tell a story using data
• Must be deadline driven, organized and able to multi-task
• Established analytical and project management ability
• Creative problem solving skills
• Highly collaborative individual with proven ability to work well in a complex matrix environment
• Ability to take ownership and drive towards specified goals
• Very strong communication skills (written, oral, listening and presentation skills)
• Ability to build relationships and network with varied stakeholders
• Flexibility in adjusting to new, different and changing business requirements and decisions
• Ability to challenge the status quo
• Location: Minneapolis MN (preferred), Ann Arbor MI, Dallas TX or remote

Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? How about a team that works every day to create a more transparent, just and inclusive future? At Thomson Reuters, we’ve been doing just that for almost 160 years. Our industry-leading products and services include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world’s most global news services – Reuters. We help these professionals do their jobs better, creating more time for them to focus on the things that matter most: advising, advocating, negotiating, governing and informing.

We are powered by the talents of 25,000 employees across more than 75 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments that celebrate diversity and inclusion. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

Accessibility

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

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