Sales Training Manager

Company: Warren Transport, Inc.
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPOSITION INFORMATION The Sales and Operations Training Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, conducting and coordinating a comprehensive training program by studying sales and marketing strategic plans and determining training needs to maximize the logistics department's effectiveness. BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs training courses and programs necessary for logistics sales and operations new hires by identifying training needs to meet department performance standards
• Builds, develops, and executes a training program including materials, schedule, and subject matter experts needed to provide position and company knowledge and gather feedback to track progress towards learning objectives
• Identifies, selects, and manages external training sources and schedules subject matter experts necessary to deliver required training
• Monitors training program to identify new approaches and techniques and determines changes needed and modifies to improve the training program
• Maintains training records
• Conducts training presentations through group and one-on-one settings to achieve training objectives.
• Mentors new hires by answering questions, comments, and concerns about the job to get employees familiar with company policies and procedures
• Determines if the new hire meets company requirements after the training period by evaluating the new hire against key indicators to establish probability of success in the position
• Identifies key indicators that denote employee is meeting expectations using core competency checklists
• Makes recommendation to management on employment status
• In support of Warren's culture, all employees are expected to consistently, effectively and reliably perform in accordance with the company's values as set forth in our core competencies and behaviors
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours and infrequent travel may be required
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must have 2 years of training or coaching experience usually gained through 2-4 years of training and/or related experience
  • Must have the ability to operate basic office machines include telephone, 10-key, and personal computer
  • Must have valid driver's license as needed to meet the travel requirements of the job
  • Must be comfortable speaking in front of groups as well as working with individuals one-on-one
  • Must be an excellent motivator and great listener with a positive attitude
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required
  • Excellent communication skills (written, listening and verbal)
  • Must be self-motivated, able to multi-task and work independently
  • Must be a team player, amenable to a variety of work projects
  • Must be analytical with the ability to apply data
  • Must be proficient in responding to internal and external customer situations, responding to customer needs as required
  • Must be able to both think creatively and provide creative contributions to projects
  • Willing and able to travel as required, including overnight travel WORKING CONDITIONS This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Warren Transport is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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