Kohler Hiring for Sr. Manager, Sales & Marketing Training Job at Kohler, WI Full Time

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Kohler, WI / Hybrid

Opportunity

As the Sr. Manager, Sales & Marketing Training, you will have the opportunity to build the strategy for Kitchen & Bath Professional Channel training by collaborating with key business stakeholders across marketing, sales, category strategy, customer service and other teams in the US. The fundamental charter for the role is the design and delivery of training strategies and the creation of key programs to enable both individual and organizational growth through transformation, leadership, marketing, and selling skills, as well as managing and motivating a team.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the vision and mission of the KBNA Professional Channel Training department
• Lead the ideation and development of strategic training and development paths relevant to KBNA Professional Channel
• Lead the team to design and develop training materials and programs, applying adult learning principles and systematic instructional design to create learning curriculum that best fits the needs of the internal and/or external audience
• Determine most effective learning method/modality for the purpose, and design, develop & deliver blended learning solutions
• Work closely with the leadership team to determine training needs in alignment with short, medium, and long-term business priorities and initiatives
• Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate training opportunities across brands and departments and create and execute learning and development plans
• Collaborate and be a strategic thought partner with stakeholders and business partners to drive training program collaboration with business needs
• Partner with team members to consult on training approaches that support tactical implementation of marketing strategies and optimize the customer experience and support attainment of business goals. Create and drive strategy for training to maintain sales force effectiveness in the marketplace. (i.e.: Ensure that sales team members are prepared to use/optimize the resources developed by marketing)
• Direct product content development to create and deploy learning solutions
• Manage learning workshops (live & remote) with skills of assessing learner response, agility in adjusting content and delivery accordingly
• Evaluate the business impact of learning programs through use of performance metrics/trends and present these to leadership
• Manage the deployment of both in-person and e-learning curriculum and measure progress, results and compliance through KPIs, reports, and evaluations
• Deliver qualitative post-training analysis in terms of customer experience, impact on sales and loyalty growth
• Oversee the execution of virtual and in-person (when allowed) events for both internal and external customers and create an effective measurement tool for events
• Attract, hire, train, inspire and retain a high performing training and event team who are focused on developing best-in-class training across multiple internal and external audiences

Skills/Requirements

• 10+ years of training experience with a track record of success
• 3+ years of training strategy development
• 3+ years of direct or indirect people leadership and coaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred
• Willing to travel up to 25%

#LI-Hybrid

To fully demonstrate our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our associates, we are requiring all U.S. based team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. We believe this path forward further strengthens our workforce and the future growth and resilience of our company and community. Individuals with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.’s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.