Thales Group

Sales Enablement Program Manager

Thales Group$112K — $231K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in sales enablement or product enablement experience
  • Proven success in managing stakeholder relationships
  • Strong program management skills with ability to oversee multiple initiatives
  • Excellent communication skills demonstrated in cross-functional work
  • Desire for continuous learning and keeping up with industry trends
  • Strong presentation skills with experience in large-scale training sessions

Responsibilities

  • Drive adoption of product knowledge through comprehensive enablement programs
  • Provide subject matter expertise via development and delivery of product training
  • Collaborate with various teams to equip sales with necessary tools and resources
  • Develop tailored enabling programs for global and regional sales efforts
  • Create resources such as pitch decks and competitive research for the field
  • Measure impact and performance of enablement programs using reporting tools

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements including hybrid and remote options
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative work environment across diverse teams
  • Access to advanced sales enablement tools
  • Focus on innovative product and market strategies
Full Job Description
Location: District of Columbia, United States of America

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Sales Enablement – Application Security Program Manager who plays a crucial role in equipping the global sales organization with the knowledge, resources, and tools for sellers to sell Application Security products effectively.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective sales enablement programs that focus on Thales’ Application Security product offerings, enabling sellers to articulate the value proposition that addresses prospect and customer needs.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Drive Adoption of Product Knowledge: Ensure the sales team meets competency requirements and achieves sales goals by building comprehensive enablement programs focused on product expertise.

  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise: Develop and deliver product enablement materials and training sessions to equip the sales team with essential knowledge and skills.

  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with Product, Product Marketing, and Sales Enablement colleagues to supply the sales team with the necessary knowledge, tools, and resources for effective product sales.

  • Develop Global, Regional and Segment-Specific Programs: Create tailored product enablement programs that deliver customer value across various regions and segments.

  • Create Field Assets: Create enablement for field resources such as pitch decks, competitive research, discovery, product knowledge, and domain knowledge within Thales’ Application Security product line.

  • Measure Program Impact: Utilize reporting tools to assess the performance of campaigns and programs, ensuring alignment with sales objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Extensive Experience: Possess 8+ combined years in sales enablement or product enablement, with a proven track record of creating innovative and impactful seller enablement programs.

  • Stakeholder Relationship Management: Show proven success in managing relationships with key stakeholders across various departments.

  • Program Management Skills: Exhibit strong program management experience in product enablement with demonstrated success in running multiple programs at the same time

  • Exceptional Communication: Possess excellent communication skills with a history of successful cross-functional collaboration.

  • Continuous Learning Attitude: Demonstrate a desire to learn, build, and educate, while staying up to date with industry trends and best practices.

  • Exceptional Presentation Skills: Exhibit strong presentation skills, with experience facilitating in person and VILT sessions at scale (experience presenting at conferences).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry Knowledge: Demonstrate understanding of Application Security go-to-market strategies, marketing, and digital trends.

  • Strong Product Strategy: Experience working with product teams & marketing to launch new products and features, from Beta to GA.

  • Technical Proficiency: Have working knowledge of content management systems, such as Allego, and other relevant sales enablement tools.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with applicable federal law, state law (the California Fair Chance Act), and local ordinances (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County’s Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers).

About Thales Group

Thales Group is a multinational company that specializes in providing advanced technology solutions for the aerospace, defense, and security industries. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Courbevoie, France. Thales Group operates in over 50 countries and has a strong focus on innovation and research and development. The company's products and services include avionics, cybersecurity, transportation systems, and more. Thales Group is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
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Size
83,000 employees
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Founded
1976

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