Sales Training Director

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act   decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

About this Role

The Sales Training Director position will be responsible for leading the sales training team and developing and delivering sales training to an expanding financial services sales team. Developing a deep and educated talent pipeline, this leader will contribute to our culture and future growth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing others, teaching and coaching and revel in the success of early career candidates.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing sales training team to develop and implement training programs for new and existing sales professionals.
• Develop onboarding curriculum designed to provide comprehensive information needed to effectively conduct job responsibilities across the sales team.
• Deliver engaging and informative training sessions that cover product knowledge, sales techniques, compliance requirements, policies and procedures, and other relevant topics.
• Conducting regular training sessions and providing coaching to improve sales techniques and product knowledge.
• Establish measurements and metrics, using data to improve programs.
• Assess the strategic training needs of our sales force and develop appropriate training materials.
• Collaborate with the sales management team to ensure that training programs align with the company's sales strategy and core values.
• Conduct follow-up assessments and provide ongoing coaching to sales representatives to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.
• Partner with third party asset managers to engage with capital markets content and training programs.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, changes, and best practices.
• Continually evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and recommend improvements.

Required Skills and Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of Financial Services experience and sales experience preferred.
• FINRA Series 26/24, Series 6/7, Series 63 required and other licenses may be needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience utilizing Learning Management Systems.
• Previous experience as a sales trainer or in a similar role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel as needed to deliver training programs.

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX office.

Estimated Travel

May include up to 25%.

Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location.  In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to t