JOB SUMMARY:
Bennington is the market leading pontoon boat manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries, a Fortune 500 company. We pride ourselves on delivering a boating experience that’s second to none through our emphasis on innovation, design, product quality, and relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Our team members live that passion every day and have fueled our growth across 6 buildings in Elkhart, IN.
The Training Manager oversees and assists the courseware design and development of numerous training programs within the Bennington Dealer Network. The core responsibilities include managing the design, development, and delivery of training content.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
· Curriculum planning in alignment; courseware and content development
· Optimization of learning deliverables using measurement and analytics
· Managing timelines to ensure deadlines are met; maintaining learning design standards; leading the Learning Management System (LMS) interactions
· Lead internal partners to connect key business priorities to dealership and field learner needs through engaging learning solutions
· Responsible for global interactions in support of training solutions for global business initiatives
· Build trusted relationships and drive results across vendor partners and brand / retail channels
· Translate brand retail priorities into effective learning solutions and adoption
· Effectively manage projects and timelines to ensure timely delivery of training content
· Coordinate and lead project meetings, both virtual and in-person
· Assist in planning of both short and long-term strategic training objectives
· Identify and implement innovative learning solutions in support of business priorities
· Find opportunities for continuous improvement
· Assist in the evaluation of vendor performance and improvements
· As needed, participate in the annual budgeting process for planning
· Cultivate and communicate company-wide and industry best practices/trends in learning solutions
· Responsible for budgets and ensuring cross charges are communicated and completed
· Manage master course list for all courses within scope of work
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
· Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, technology, or related field desired, or equivalent qualification or a combination of job-related education
· 4-6 years of effective project or program management preferred
· Experienced in launching or guiding learning/training programs
· Familiarity with Bennington product
· Willing to travel as needed to support dealers at boat shows
· Demonstrated ability to achieve goals, results-oriented and self-driven
· Excellent written & verbal communication within team and cross-functionally
· Highly organized and effective in managing multiple priorities and deadlines
· Effective negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, technology, or related field (desired)
- 4-6 years of project or program management experience
- Experience launching or guiding learning/training programs
- Familiarity with Bennington product
- Willingness to travel to support dealers and boat shows
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and learning design standards
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
What We Do
Bennington Marine is a leading manufacturer of luxury performance pontoon and tri-toon boats headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana. Founded in 1997, the company focuses on delivering premium comfort, innovation, and high-quality craftsmanship. Now a part of Polaris Inc., Bennington specializes in versatile vessels designed for cruising, entertaining, fishing, and watersports, consistently setting industry standards for luxury and performance on the water.
