Deputy General Manager - Sales Training

About the role

The Deputy General Manager – Sales Training will lead the training operations for the IRF sales team, ensuring that all learning initiatives align with the company’s capability development agenda. This senior position combines strategic planning, budget oversight, and cross‑functional collaboration to build a high‑performing sales force.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive sales training programs.
• Manage the training team, fostering future‑readiness and talent development.
• Collaborate with business units and cross‑functional teams for planning and compliance.
• Oversee budget allocation and financial tracking for all training activities.
• Lead stakeholder management, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Drive process excellence, innovation, and customer‑centric approaches within training initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience in leading sales training or learning & development functions.
• Strong ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Result‑oriented mindset with a focus on developing talent.
• Strategic agility and a passion for continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Leadership and people management.
• Project planning and execution.
• Budget management.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Process improvement.