Technical Training Specialist

Akkodis is seeking a Lead Technical Training Specialist for a 07+ months contract with a client located in Houston TXPay Range: $51/hr. - $56/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)Role SummaryThe Lead Sales Enablement & Training Specialist will support the design, coordination, and delivery of sales enablement and commercial training programs. This role focuses on organizing and optimizing sales enablement content and platforms, supporting Challenger sales training programs, and ensuring continuity of training operations during a critical execution period.This is not a technical or engineering training role. The focus is on sales enablement, seller readiness, and learning systems that support commercial effectiveness.Key ResponsibilitiesSales Enablement & Training ExecutionDesign, coordinate, and support delivery of sales training and enablement programs, including instructor led, virtual, and blended learning experiences.Coordinate execution of Challenger sales training programs, including scheduling, logistics, facilitator support, learner communications, and follow up activities.Partner with Sales Excellence, Sales Leadership, Marketing, and Product teams to ensure training aligns with current commercial priorities.Enablement Content & Platform ManagementOwn day today organization, curation, and maintenance of sales enablement content within High spot.Improve content structure, taxonomy, and usability to ensure sellers can quickly find and apply materials.Archive outdated or redundant content and support basic content governance standards.Learning Management System (LMS) OptimizationClean up and rationalize training content within the Learning Management System.Improve learning paths, course organization, and enrolment logic to support onboarding and ongoing development.Maintain and update existing learning programs rather than designing net new curricula.Program Effectiveness & ReportingTrack training participation, completion, and basic effectiveness metrics.Provide regular status updates and insights on training progress, risks, and improvement opportunities.Support continuous improvement of enablement programs based on feedback and data.Leadership & CollaborationOperate independently with minimal supervision, using experience and judgment to prioritize and execute work.May coordinate or guide the work of vendors, facilitators, or contributors as needed.Serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders during the leave coverage period.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field.6-8 years of experience in sales training, sales enablement, learning & development, or a related discipline.Handson experiences supporting sales enablement platforms (e.g., High spot) and learning management systems.Familiarity with Challenger sales methodologies and training programs.Strong organizational and project coordination skills.Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.If you are interested in this Lead Technical Training Specialist job in Houston TX, please contact Vidyanand Kumar at (610 702 8514) or . For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records by federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:· The California Fair Chance Act· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance