Overview:
The Sales & Service Training Specialist plays a crucial role in the design of content for an engaging learning library as well as its ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement.
This role will develop educational content for the Americas Commercial Sales groups, focusing on both sales acumen and customer service strategy.
The training this individual develops will empower numerous internal stakeholders (sales, technical service, and field service teams) to provide top-quality service to Alliance Laundry Systems distributor partners.
Additionally, this role is responsible for developing training for external distributors, both self-guided and facilitated.
Responsibilities:
Research and collaborate with subject matter experts such as technical service, sales, engineering, marketing, and product management; Consult with stakeholders to analyze needs and learning requirements
Leverage knowledge gained about Alliance brands, channels, and products to critically evaluate what content will be important for learners; Design engaging courses through application of instructional design models
Design and develop training content; Identify opportunities to improve existing training materials; Maintain and revise learning library
Complete training reviews with stakeholders (internal and external) and subject matter experts
Develop and assess the effectiveness of courses according to learning objectives
Provide support for LMS implementation strategy and its continuous improvement
Assists with the estimation of resources needed to develop training material and time required to complete each piece in the development process
Gather and interpret feedback from subject matter experts and implement changes to training material
Support learners utilizing Zendesk ticketing system as second-level support
May assist with planning and support of instructor-led training
Qualifications:
Experience and Education:
Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism, Communication, Education, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered
3-5 years of experience developing training materials
Experience with Articulate Storyline required
Experience in instructional design, training methodologies, online education, and/or instructor-led training
Experience with eLearning platforms and best practices
Skills and Abilities:
Systems-proficient; particularly with MS Office products and Adobe Creative Cloud; Advanced skills in Articulate Storyline
Solid organizational skills: Ability to self-manage workload; able handle multiple projects simultaneously while managing and meeting tight deadlines
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to speak in front of large audiences; communicate effectively and professionally across all levels of the organization and external stakeholders
Ability to translate technical information into engaging, compelling learning material; Present ideas in business and user-friendly language
Demonstrate curiosity; Research acumen, specifically related to course development and delivery
Knowledge of and experience with digital learning tools; Ability to select teaching methods appropriate for industry and audience
Confident working with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop accurate, relevant content, including demonstrated facilitation skills
Knowledge of copyright and trademark rules for writing and delivering content and graphics
Travel:
Ability to travel overnight as needed, on average 10% of the time
Standard and Physical Requirements:
Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting
EEO: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ID: 2024-3958 Pos.
Type: Full-Time