Business Development Onboarding & Training Specialist

Filevine
Chicago, IL
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with SaaS sales enablement experience working in legal tech, who are capable of managing cross-functional collaboration and delivering structured training programs in a Chicago-based full-time role.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with SaaS sales enablement experience and a background in legal tech or multi-persona sales cycles
    — “prior experience in a quota-carrying BDR or AE role”
  • Individuals who can design and execute structured training programs with a focus on adult learning principles
    — “Strong instructional design skills and experience with adult learning principles”
  • Professionals with a track record of improving BDR performance metrics and reducing ramp time
    — “Reduced BDR ramp time and increased pipeline contribution within the first 90 days”

Things to consider

  • Full-time commitment is required with potential for in-person or virtual training sessions
    — “Design and execute a world-class, repeatable 2-week BDR onboarding program monthly”
  • The role demands significant collaboration with multiple teams including Sales, Product, and Marketing Enablement
    — “Strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Product, and Marketing Enablement teams”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with B2B SaaS tools like Salesforce, SalesLoft, and Gong in your resume and interview responses
    — “Deep understanding of B2B SaaS sales tools (e.g., Salesforce, SalesLoft, Gong, GTM Buddy)”
  • Showcase your ability to design and deliver persona-based enablement strategies
    — “Experience designing certification paths and persona-based enablement strategies”
  • Demonstrate your ability to measure and iterate on training effectiveness using performance data
    — “Analyze performance data to iterate on onboarding and enablement content”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • reduce BDR ramp time and increase pipeline contribution
  • improve SQL > SAL conversion
Typical background
3+ years in Sales Enablement, BDR/BDR training, or sales leadership

Skills & requirements

Required

Onboarding Program ManagementBDR TrainingCoachingEnablement

Preferred

Legal TechComplex, Multi-persona Sales Cycles

Stack & domain

Sales EnablementBDR TrainingSales LeadershipInstructional DesignSales ToolsFacilitationCoachingCommunication

About the role

Original posting from Filevine via Lever

About Filevine:

Filevine is the leading legal work platform, transforming the way legal teams operate. Our mission is to empower legal professionals with seamless tools that enhance productivity, professionalism, and performance. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and passionate BDR Onboarding & Training Manager to lead the design, delivery, and optimization of onboarding and ongoing training programs for our Business Development Representatives (BDRs). This individual will own the end-to-end onboarding experience, mentor program, upskilling curriculum, and BDR training strategy across all stages of the funnel, products, and verticals.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring BDRs ramp quickly, gain deep knowledge of our product, process, and personas, and maintain excellence through engaging and high-impact enablement.

Key Responsibilities:

Onboarding Program Management

Design and execute a world-class, repeatable 2-week BDR onboarding program monthly.

Build curriculum that covers tools (Salesforce, Gong, SalesLoft, ZoomInfo, Sales Nav, 6Sense, GTM Buddy), writing and soft skills, sales methodology, professionalism, and product knowledge.

Facilitate live (in-person/virtual) sessions and manage asynchronous learning via GTM Buddy.

Conduct live call coaching and provide feedback using Gong and other engagement tools.

Set clear expectations and success metrics for all new BDRs.

Ongoing BDR Training & Enablement

Create and deliver coaching programs to improve SQL > SAL conversion.

Run 1:1 and group coaching, performance clinics, and targeted enablement sprints.

Collaborate with AE Enablement to create certifications and training tailored to verticals, personas, and product lines for BDR.

Create new cadence strategies for different practice areas or product launches.

Mentorship Program Oversight

Develop and manage the BDR Mentor Program, including mentor selection, training, performance tracking, and weekly check-ins.

Define and enforce program standards, ensuring mentors drive measurable impact.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Track and report on ramp time, training NPS, call quality, and qualification metrics.

Analyze performance data to iterate on onboarding and enablement content.

Maintain high standards of program engagement, completion, and impact.

What Success Looks Like

Reduced BDR ramp time and increased pipeline contribution within the first 90 days.

Higher conversion rates from SQL to SAL for ramped BDRs.

High training satisfaction scores (NPS).

Consistently positive mentor feedback and mentee performance improvement.

Strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Product, and Marketing Enablement teams.

Qualifications:

Must-Have Experience

3+ years in Sales Enablement, BDR/BDR training, or sales leadership (preferably in SaaS).

Experience developing and facilitating training programs for inbound and outbound sales.

Strong instructional design skills and experience with adult learning principles.

Deep understanding of B2B SaaS sales tools (e.g., Salesforce, SalesLoft, Gong, GTM Buddy).

Exceptional facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.

Bonus Points

Prior experience in a quota-carrying BDR or AE role.

Familiarity with legal tech or complex, multi-persona sales cycles.

Experience designing certification paths and persona-based enablement strategies.

Background in instructional design or learning & development.

Source: Filevine careers (Lever)

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