Senior Manager, Commercial Training & Development

As a Senior Manager, Commercial Training & Development at Nexxen, you'll be responsible for developing and managing comprehensive onboarding programs. You'll design engaging e-learning content, collaborate with various teams to align training with business goals, and utilize instructional design methodologies to create interactive learning experiences. Monitoring the effectiveness of these programs and leading a team of training specialists are also key responsibilities, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

To excel as a Senior Manager, Commercial Training & Development at Nexxen, candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or instructional design, with a preferred master's degree. A minimum of five years in sales training or enablement, proficiency in e-learning development tools, and strong project management skills are essential. Experience with Learning Management Systems and a solid understanding of adult learning principles are also critical.

Nexxen is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning through the role of the Senior Manager, Commercial Training & Development. This role involves creating engaging e-learning content and comprehensive commercial onboarding programs that ensure sales teams are always equipped with the latest skills and knowledge. Regular assessments and feedback help refine these initiatives, driving ongoing development and performance improvement.

Candidates for the Senior Manager, Commercial Training & Development role at Nexxen will benefit from experience in sales training, sales enablement, and content development focused on onboarding. Familiarity with instructional design methodologies, e-learning technologies, and the ability to analyze sales performance data are highly valuable. A background in a fast-paced commercial environment, along with knowledge of CRM systems like Salesforce, can further enhance a candidate's qualifications.

The work environment for a Senior Manager, Commercial Training & Development at Nexxen is hybrid, allowing for flexibility with a minimum of three days in the office. The role may require occasional travel for training sessions or team meetings. This setup promotes a collaborative culture while accommodating the team’s diverse needs.

When answering this question, highlight specific onboarding programs you’ve developed, including your methodology and the outcomes achieved. Share examples of how you tailored content for new hires and ensured they had the tools needed for success.

In your response, discuss your methods for evaluating training programs, such as participant feedback, performance metrics, and assessments. Highlight your approach to making data-driven improvements based on these evaluations.

Mention specific tools you have experience with, such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, or Captivate. Explain how you’ve used these tools to create engaging and effective e-learning content that caters to adult learning principles.

Share a detailed example of a training program that achieved measurable outcomes. Discuss the goals, how you executed the program, the challenges faced, and ultimately, the impact it had on the sales team.

Discuss how you regularly engage with professional networks, attend workshops, and follow relevant publications or online platforms. Emphasize your commitment to lifelong learning and how you apply new insights to your programs.

Describe your approaches to engaging with sales leadership to identify training needs. Explain how you gather feedback and align your programs with their objectives, ensuring that your training aligns with business goals.

Explain strategies you’ve used to promote ongoing learning and development, such as creating a mentorship program or offering regular learning sessions. Share how you encourage team members to take ownership of their own growth.

Identify specific challenges, such as resistance to change or varying skill levels among employees, and discuss the strategies you employed to address these issues effectively. Highlight the outcomes of your approach.

Describe your project management strategies for handling multiple initiatives. Discuss how you assess urgency, impact on overall goals, and resources needed, ensuring that you maintain clarity and focus.

Share your enthusiasm for Nexxen’s mission and culture. Discuss aspects that resonate with you, such as their commitment to flexibility, collaboration, and innovation in advertising, and how you see yourself contributing to their goals.