Sr Specialist Training Field

Senior Specialist Training Field

Sr Specialist Training works closely with the leaders, clients and internal learning & development team to drive divisional training projects from start to completion, including needs analysis, project management, facilitation and solution implementation and evaluation. Assess the training needs of assigned teams through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives. Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, and handouts by supporting and developing the Supervisor group through one-on-one instruction, annual meetings, and group calls/webinars by presenting information, using a variety of instructional techniques and formats.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

Sr Specialist Training works closely with the leaders, clients and internal learning & development team to drive divisional training projects from start to completion, including needs analysis, project management, facilitation and solution implementation and evaluation. Assess the training needs of assigned teams through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives. Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, and handouts by supporting and developing the Supervisor group through one-on-one instruction, annual meetings, and group calls/webinars by presenting information, using a variety of instructional techniques and formats.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate and help to facilitate shared inbox to ensure that training needs are met of the business clients and to ensure that business systems are accurate with employee information after it is provided
• Presenting and facilitating training events in a virtual or live environment to small and large groups
• Trains associates on company culture, the associate role, safety expectations and tools, and all ADV policies/procedures
• Partner with other Learning & Development teammates to ensure an integrated and coordinated team approach in providing learning solutions
• Help to provide New Hires with Assistance as needed during the onboarding process through training course assignments and call report creation
• Design, develop and implement training process to facilitate achievement of client's training goals and objectives
• Participate in various team conference calls as scheduled, providing feedback and better ways of working
• Provide regular project updates to Supervisors to ensure a timely delivery of training projects

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports- Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job - Travel up to 60 %

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: 2-4 Years' experience in training design, group facilitation &/or organizational development

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Strong prioritization skills
• Ability to make verbal presentations
• Flexible and Adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in Projects or Business Environments
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers.

Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Office / Non-Sedentary Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb. May have possible exposure to dust, and may require the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds 33% - 66% of the time.

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.