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Franklin Templeton’s US Wealth Management Strategy and Execution team is seeking an exceptional candidate to join the Business Management team. The Sales Enablement Specialist will play a key role in partnering with External/Internal Sales, Sales Leadership, Technology, Distribution Intelligence and others to drive sales efficiency and effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, an aptitude for technology and a passion for training and helping others.

Responsibilities of the Sales Enablement Specialist include:

Sales Enablement Strategy:

• Ensure that the sales team has the necessary tools, resources and knowledge to effectively engage with clients.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand and define business requirements, develop solutions, and lead training effort once implemented.

• Develop and maintain a timeline of upcoming technology enhancements / launches in US Wealth to provide guidance on prioritization, opine on change impact and ensure tools enable the sales process.

• Document sales team feedback and requirements, as needed.

Technology adoption and training:

• Deliver impactful in person or virtual technology training in a variety of settings – large groups, small groups and one on one.

• Partner with the training team to design and curate robust training programs.

• Participate in building training plans for sales teams that can adapt to individual needs and evolve with the sales process.

Support:

• Provide “white glove” technology support to the sales team – guide them through common tech questions, provide best practices, and partner with resources around Franklin Templeton to ensure challenges are resolved expeditiously.

• Develop and maintain a reference guide of best practices relating to Technology.

What ideal qualifications would help someone be successful?

• Minimum of 3-5 years industry experience, sales experience strongly preferred

• Deep understanding of the retail sales process and industry landscape

• Passion for training and a strong desire to help the sales team exceed sales goals

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics, Seismic, Microsoft Teams

• Basic understanding of AI and how it can be leveraged within a sales process

• Motivated and proactive self-starter who can adapt to changing requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Comfortable creating PowerPoint slides or presentations to support training needs

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus (delete as appropriate), a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 depending on level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

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Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opport