Sales Trainer & Event Field Manager
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Sharkninjaoperatingllc · Paris, FrancePrepare for this interview
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About the role
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in. As part of its strong growth, SharkNinja is strengthening its French team and is recruiting a Sales Trainer & Event Field Manager (Retail), reporting to the Field Sales Director France. The role covers sales team training, in-store sell-out activation, and the management of B2B and B2C events across France. The position is based in our Paris office - 3 days in the office.
Responsibilities
- Sales Team Training & Coaching
- Organise and roll out training for our sales force and retail partners (department managers, merchandisers) through field roadshows, regional training sessions, and webinars in partnership with our agencies.
- Develop and keep training materials up to date.
- Conduct store visits and provide on-the-floor coaching to sales staff.
- Measure training impact (reporting, field feedback, KPIs) and propose corrective actions
- Sell-Out Activation
- Design and manage in-store activation in collaboration with our external agencies, KAMs, and product marketing teams.
- Measure the impact of activations on sell-in and sell-out performance.
- Optimise activations based on results and field feedback.
- B2B & B2C Events
- OrganiseB2B trade shows, sales conventions, and distributor training sessions.
- Manage B2C events on an ad hoc basis in partnership with product marketing and PR teams.
- Budget & KPI Management
- Manage budgets for training, sell-out activation, and events.
- Track and report on KPIs.
- Candidate Profile
- Master's degree (Bac+5) in business, marketing, sales, or training.
- 2 years of experience in retail training, field sales, or trade marketing.
- Strong knowledge of the French retail landscape and home appliances sector.
- Fluent in French and English.
- Skills & Personal Qualities
- Strong ability to train, coach, and engage audiences.
- Results-driven with a field-first mindset.
- Dynamic, enthusiastic, and able to rally teams.
- Organised, autonomous, and analytically minded.
- Passion for technical products and innovation.
- Collaborative leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
- Resilient and comfortable navigating a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Our Culture
- At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
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