Essential Functions
- Program Design and Development: Design and develop enterprise-wide learning program using strong adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to address the needs throughout the employee lifecycle. This includes sales skills, soft skills, product knowledge, and organizational capabilities.
- Facilitation: Facilitate virtual and in-person learning sessions for all sales associates and sales managers, focusing on sales techniques and professional development skills.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments to assess learning needs for employees across the organization. Work with stakeholders to create, update, and enhance learning initiatives to ensure they meet evolving needs.
- Evaluation and Feedback: Conduct thorough evaluations of learning programs and communicate key performance indicators and outcomes to stakeholders. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in learning content and delivery strategies.
- Curriculum and Schedule Management: Manage internally created curricula, learning schedules, and customized training plans. Coordinate with other trainers and facilitators to ensure effective implementation of the learning programs.
- Coaching and Support: Support and coach managers on leading effective teams and fostering a culture of learning. Oversee the onboarding processes and ensure best practices are integrated into daily activities.
Experience, Education and Skills
- Proven experience in learning and development with a focus on sales training and management.
- Strong strategic thinking abilities with a track record of developing successful training programs.
- Excellent facilitation and teaching skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and various training delivery methods.
- Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office 365 suite of tools, especially PowerPoint.
- Sales and coaching certifications are a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Business, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
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What We Do
SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for over 85 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities.
As a national distributor with local presence, SunSource has a unique and dominant position as a full-service resource for the industrial, OEM, MRO and mobile industrial equipment industries. We distribute a broad range of components, but SunSource is much more than a distributor just supplying fluid power components or systems. Along with high-quality products, we provide a commitment to high-quality customer service and technically sound, cost-effective solutions.
SunSource’s history of accomplishment and continued growth means that we give the best condition to energetic, driven people to be effective in their role. We pride ourselves on a culture that provides opportunities for development and advancement of our associates. In addition, we build meaningful relations with our customers, suppliers and internal associates. We are all bound by a pledge to a common mission toward providing the highest quality products and services within our industry and achieving the company’s growth objectives
