Join NearU: Shaping the Future of Home Services

About NearU: NearU is a pioneering family of home services companies headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 2018, we specialize in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services, serving both residential and light commercial markets. Our vision is to revolutionize the skilled trades industry by becoming the preferred service provider, employer, acquirer, and partner in our field.

Our Reach: Currently, NearU owns and operates 24 market-leading brands across nine states in the U.S. With solid financial backing, we are poised for organic growth and strategic partnerships with top HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and skilled trade contractors.

Join us at NearU and be part of a team that's reshaping the home services industry.

Our Approach: NearU's approach is built on three fundamental pillars:

• People-Centric: At NearU, our foremost priority is our people - our employees and customers. We are dedicated to creating an environment where talent thrives, offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, work-life balance, clear career paths, and fostering a vibrant company culture. We aim to be recognized as the preferred employer in our industry.
• Preferred Partner: NearU has cultivated a strong reputation as a preferred partner for business founders. We are known for fair and ethical acquisition transactions, preserving the legacy of local brands, and acting as responsible stewards of these businesses.
• Regional Consolidator: We are committed to becoming an industry-leading super-regional consolidator. To achieve this, we invest in developing cutting-edge infrastructure, technology, and operations that position NearU as a dominant force in the industry.

What we are looking for? We are actively seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual to fill the newly created position of Sales Trainer. This role presents a unique opportunity for an energetic and innovative leader to play a key role in implementing training programs designed to enhance the sales skills and performance of our sales team members. As the Sales Trainer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success and effectiveness of our sales teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Training Sessions: Lead engaging and interactive training sessions for new hires and existing sales representatives, covering topics such as product knowledge, sales techniques, objection handling, and customer service.
• Provide Coaching and Feedback: Offer individualized coaching and feedback to sales team members to help them improve their sales skills, overcome challenges, and achieve their performance goals.
• Stay Updated on Industry Trends: Stay abreast of industry trends, market changes, and best practices in sales training and incorporate relevant insights into training programs to keep our sales team competitive and effective.
• Assess Training Effectiveness: Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, surveys, and performance metrics, and make necessary adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers: Work closely with sales managers to identify training needs, set training objectives, and develop strategies to address performance gaps and optimize sales performance.
• Support Onboarding Process: Assist in the onboarding process for new sales hires, providing them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to succeed in their roles from day one.
• Foster a Culture of Learning: Promote a culture of continuous learning and development within the sales team, encouraging team members to take ownership of their professional growth and seek out opportunities for improvement

Qualifications:

• 5 years of related sales training and coaching experience, preferably in the skilled trades industry
• Requires extensive travel in the Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of sales techniques, customer psychology, and effective communication strategies.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and establish credibility with sales team members.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess training needs, track performance metrics, and measure training effectiveness.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt training approaches to meet the diverse needs of the sales team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other training development tools.
• Certification in sales training or instructional design is a plus.