Role Overview
As a Product Trainer, you will be responsible for the execution of the training strategy for our retail stores. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver transformational learning experiences related to any of our current and future products. Note that this position requires visiting our retail stores to work closely with our retail shop staff on a regular basis.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver strategic product training programs to support our retail stores
Observe how shop staff interact with clients to identify areas of improvement
Determine training needs both for individuals and teams
Managing logistics, schedules and resources for training events, ensuring they align with the strategic objectives
Apply various retail training techniques (e.g. gamification, case studies and group activities)
Facilitating feedback collection from training sessions, analysing data, and relaying insights to Training Manager and cross-functional stakeholders for ongoing program enhancement
Maintain updated records of training curriculum and material
Qualifications
Work experience as a Retail Trainer, Sales Trainer, or similar role
High interest in technical outdoor product
Experience in a retail leadership role
Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
Language: Japanese (fluent), English (business level)
Experience in Sporting/Outdoor Goods is a plus
Type of person we are looking for
Available to travel and visit our retail stores, as needed
Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
Remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to motivate employees to achieve retail sales targets