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Product Training Specialist (Professional Audio)

Yamaha Corporation of America
401(k)
United States
Jul 18, 2025
Description Yamaha is seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Pro Audio subject matter expert to lead training initiatives for internal and external sales teams. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Marketing and Sales teams to design, develop, and deliver engaging training content. You will be responsible for conducting both in-person and virtual training sessions to ensure product knowledge and sales effectiveness across the organization and dealers. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of professional audio technologies, a talent for clear communication, and a genuine enthusiasm for education and development. Purpose of Role Act as a subject matter expert regarding assigned products with an emphasis on product application and education specifically for professional audio equipment. Key Accountabilities Include * Support achievement of sales goals for assigned Yamaha products in the Pro Audio category * Ensure brand and product awareness of customers * Ensure retail product presentation optimizes the customer experience * Support channel partner satisfaction * Ensure the on-time and on-budget completion of individual work Primary Responsibilities Include * Provide product and brand training to salespeople, channel partners, and customer facing employees * Develop content to be used in product presentations (P owerPoint, one sheets, video, guides, etc.) * Facilitate the installation of point-of-purchase materials in the retail sales channels * Execute the presentation of assigned products at trade shows, clinics, and events * Report on market and competitive insights * Guide and inform the Trainer Merchandisers * Apply training standards * Travel required up to 50% Core Functional Competencies * Marketing Alignment: Align sales efforts with marketing activities * Persuasive Communication: Ethically influence customers' understandings, beliefs, and actions * Presentation Skills: Deliver concise, engaging presentations in-person and virtually * Sales Cycle Support: Manage leads through the sales cycle from prospect to close * Technical Product Acumen: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Yamaha's products and services Core Behavioral Competencies * Yamaha Way (Will, Integrity, Initiative, Challenge, Commitment) * Customer Focus * Decision Quality * Plans and Aligns * Collaborates * Self-Development * Situational Adaptability Qualifications Ideal * Sales support experience in the pro audio products industry - Ideally from loudspeaker manufacturer or prior role that has high level of loudspeaker & electro-acoustic expertise * Proficient with training and demonstrating Pro Audio products in individual, group, and/or public settings * Proficient with office productivity software * Ability to travel 2 weeks per month * Public speaking Preferred * 3+ years experience in sales /product training - In Professional Audio related field * Bachelor's degree in music performance, education, business, or marketing * 3+ years of sales or marketing training experience in the Pro Audio field * Passionate about music and audio * Microsoft Office Here's What We'll Bring Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life-Insurance and 401k with match AND automatic contributions Performance based bonus program Robust employee wellness programs including free music lessons Generous Wellness reimbursement program Tobacco cessation reward program Private concerts from award winning artists Discounted hotel, travel, entertainment, and other attractions Employee product purchase program Casual dress Vacation, sick-time and personal floating holidays Monthly events, for example -- Bring Your Dog to Work Day, Employee Singing Competitions, Spirit Week and other fun events Inclusive and passionate culture We foster a culture in which everyone feels welcomed, included, and valued; and recognize that diversity contributes to the success of Yamaha Compensation Range for this role is $49,800 - $68,500 + bonus. This is the hiring range and does not include the value of benefits. The hiring range does not reflect total earning potential over time. Final offers within the posted compensation range are based on qualifications, skills and experience required for the role. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.