Role Description
The Sales Enablement Manager is responsible for translating product and go-to-market strategy into the knowledge, skills, and confidence sellers need to execute effectively in the market. This role partners closely with Product, Product Marketing, Marketing, Sales Leadership, and Learning & Development to build seller readiness across Cengage products and solutions.
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Translate product and go-to-market strategy into sales capability by partnering with Product Owners/Managers (POMs), Marketing, and Sales.
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Build product and solution confidence through enablement programs, training, and resources.
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Strengthen positioning and value storytelling by equipping sellers to articulate differentiated value.
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Increase seller proficiency in CLP and product demonstrations through targeted training and resources.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Education, or a related field.
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5+ years of experience in Sales Enablement, Product Enablement, Sales Training, Product Marketing, Sales, or a related commercial role.
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Demonstrated ability to translate complex product capabilities into practical, seller-focused learning programs.
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Experience developing and delivering training programs that build seller knowledge, skills, and confidence.
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Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
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Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and experience partnering with various teams.
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Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Experience with sales enablement and learning technologies; Highspot experience is a plus.
Requirements
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Experience developing product or solution certification programs for sales teams.
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Experience enabling sellers on product demonstrations and customer-facing solution presentations.
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Ability to translate product positioning and value propositions into practical sales conversations.
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Understanding of adult learning and instructional design principles.
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Experience developing scalable reinforcement and competency programs.
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Experience managing and maintaining sales enablement content libraries.
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Familiarity with Salesforce, Highspot, and other technologies commonly used within sales organizations.
Benefits
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Comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower employees.
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Eligibility to participate in the companyβs discretionary incentive bonus program.
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5% Annual: Individual Target bonus.
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Base pay range: $78,000.00 - $93,200.00 USD.