Commercial Sales Trainer

Commercial Sales Trainer

Permanent / Part-time or Contract

Office Based, Monday - Friday (flexible days)

Opportunity

This is a role for a natural motivator with a passion for performance. If you love inspiring others, thrive on bringing out the best in sales teams, and take pride in turning potential into proven results - we want to hear from you.

The Company

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected Hertfordshire-based packaging company that delivers premium solutions to some of the world''s most recognisable brands. With 37 years of consistent growth, no redundancies, and a reputation for looking after its people - this is a company that values integrity, detail and long-term relationships.

As demand rises and the business continues to grow, they are investing in their commercial excellence by hiring a dedicated sales trainer who can elevate skills, drive consistency, and embed best practices across their team.

This role can be structured as a part-time position or as a self-employed/contract opportunity - ideal for an experienced trainer who enjoys flexibility while making a big impact.

What You Will Be Doing

• Coach and inspire: Deliver engaging sales training sessions that equip team members with the tools, confidence and techniques they need to succeed.
• Develop talent: Identify skill gaps and create tailored development plans that build strong commercial capabilities across the team.
• Drive performance: Support salespeople in sharpening their negotiation, presentation and closing skills - ensuring they can convert opportunities into results.
• Embed best practice: Standardise sales processes, messaging and behaviours to ensure a consistent, professional approach with every client.
• Measure impact: Track training effectiveness through performance metrics, feedback and regular reviews, refining programmes as needed.
• Be hands-on: Provide one-to-one coaching, role play scenarios and shadowing opportunities to build confidence and capability in real situations.
• Collaborate with leaders: Partner with managers to align training with business goals and ensure a culture of continuous improvement.

Who We''re Looking For

• A confident and engaging communicator who can motivate and energise others
• Someone with proven experience in sales training, sales coaching, or commercial development (ideally B2B)
• Strong track record of helping teams improve performance and hit targets
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple training programmes at once
• Knowledge of modern sales techniques, CRM systems and effective coaching frameworks
• A natural problem-solver who thrives on helping others unlock their potential
• Based within commuting distance of the office in Hertfordshire

What''s on Offer

• Flexible working pattern (part-time or contract arrangement available)
• Competitive day rate or pro-rata salary, depending on structure
• Performance-related bonuses
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (for permanent part-time employees)
• Pension scheme (for permanent employees, auto-enrolment)
• A stable, supportive environment with long-term collaboration opportunities
• A respected company culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work

Salary: -40,000 - -60,000 depending on experience (pro rata)

Location: Stevenage