About Deako:
Deako is a fast-growing smart lighting company transforming the way people interact with their homes. Our innovative modular system is designed for builders and homebuyers alike, delivering simplicity, style, and scalability. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced National Sales Trainer to elevate our sales training program and drive adoption across our builder network.
Position Summary:
As Deako’s National Sales Trainer, you’ll be responsible for designing and delivering world-class sales training that empowers our builder partners, sales agents, and internal teams to confidently sell and support Deako’s smart lighting solutions. This highly visible role requires someone who thrives on connecting with people, can command a room (or a Zoom!), and enjoys hitting the road to make an impact in person.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver engaging sales training programs for builder sales teams and partners—both in-person and virtually.
- Facilitate new builder onboarding and product launch trainings across the U.S.
- Conduct large and small group trainings, tailoring content to different audiences and learning styles.
- Partner closely with sales leadership and marketing to ensure consistent messaging and value proposition across all training materials.
- Maintain a regular travel schedule to support regional training needs (approximately 50% travel).
- Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and make improvements based on feedback and outcomes.
- Maintain and update CRM systems, Google Sheets, and dashboards to track and analyze training participation, engagement, and performance metrics.
- Act as a key point of contact and trusted advisor for builder sales teams during and after training.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in the builder sales industry (homebuilding, building materials, or related).
- Proven experience delivering sales training in both virtual and in-person formats.
- Strong soft skills and ability to build rapport, motivate, and engage learners at all levels.
- Confident public speaker with excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Passion for technology and innovation—experience in smart home, lighting, or consumer electronics is a plus!
- Electrician Background (preferred, but not required)
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred, but not required)
Why Join Deako?
- Be part of a forward-thinking team reshaping the smart home experience.
- Enjoy a flexible, supportive work environment where ideas and initiative are valued.
- Make a real impact by helping others fall in love with our product and vision.
Deako Lighting Core Values:
- Driven: We are quick learners, innovators, and endlessly curious. We absorb information from diverse sources to continually refine our approach.
- Focused: We tackle challenges one at a time, prioritizing where we can make the most immediate and impactful difference.
- Transparent: We embrace both successes and setbacks. Innovation is born from problem-solving, and we cultivate a trustworthy environment where all issues can be discussed openly.
- Respectful: We engage respectfully at all times, valuing all contributions and challenging ideas constructively.
- Team-first: Our collective strength fuels our success. We value our community of partners and customers and recognize that our achievements are a result of our collaborative efforts.
- Accountability: Define success, measure results, and hold yourself and your teammates accountable. To reach our full potential as a company and as individuals, we must fully understand our successes and our shortcomings
Benefits Overview:
- Competitive Salary: $80000-$90000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Stock Options: Your contribution to Deako’s success is acknowledged with stock options, aligning your interests with company growth.
- Untracked PTO: We believe in work-life balance and trust you to manage your time effectively with untracked paid time off.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Protect your future with life insurance and build savings with our 401K plan.