Trainer, Field - Southern Illinois - GROWMARK Inc. - Remote (Southern IL)
Company: GROWMARK, Inc.
Location: Effingham
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000
customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy,
facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and
services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services.
Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS
trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also
owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in
the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.
See what it's like to work at GROWMARK:
https://youtu.be/CSVMnKCySsY _ PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT_
Responsible for designing, developing, and delivering training
programs, materials and activities for member cooperatives and
retail divisions to develop sales, marketing, and support employees
within the assigned region/area. Primary focus is on sales training
and leadership development within the framework of the System
competency model. _ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS *_ Leads initiatives to
train and develop sales and marketing staff, leadership and manager
staff of Retail and Member Cooperatives. Consults with the
management teams to define training requirements and determine
timelines for implementation. Conducts needs assessments throughout
the year with each member cooperative/retail management team in
their designated region(s) to identify training/development needs
and plan for short- and long-term program requirements. Facilitates
or co-facilitates all sales training, leadership training and
employee training in designated area and provide back-up support
for other sales trainers throughout the System. Supports the
development, implementation, and assessment of learning technology
training materials. Uses current technologies in performing job
functions, including but not limited to Zoom, Microsoft Teams and a
learning management system (LMS). Work with SME as a co-facilitator
regarding business acumen training. Work with System leaders to
design, develop and/or deliver advanced sales manager training
programs and experienced sales content. Work with Manager Member
Resources on Succession Planning process for Member or Retail
operations. Administers and coordinates the sales certification and
testing programs for GROWMARK, Member Cooperatives, and Retail
Divisions within assigned territory. Coordinates follow up and
evaluations with employees to assure new skills and techniques have
successfully been implemented on the job. Works directly with
member and retail division HR managers to assess, deliver and
ensure implementation of knowledge and skills. May facilitate or
support GMK Conference programs created by the Training Department,
Member Resources and/or other divisions within GROWMARK Inc. Work
with the Training & Development Department to
facilitates/co-facilitate Aspiring Leaders and Supervisor Series in
local area. Works with member cooperative management teams to
determine present and future development needs of local personnel.
Conducts an annual needs analysis with each management team in
assigned territory. Provides educational leadership to Retail and
Member Cooperatives in assigned territory. Coordinates member
cooperative follow up for all employees to assure implementation of
new skills and techniques on the job. _ *OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS_
Provides input for the Member Resources budget and administers area
within budget parameters. Advises, develops, and administers
programs requested by GROWMARK product divisions and member
managements that are supported by Training and Development and
Member Resources. Follows GROWMARKs Code of Conduct and Corporate
Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT
policies and procedures, as they apply. Performs all other duties
as assigned. _ REQUIREMENTS_ Normally requires a bachelors degree
in human resources, education, business, or business-related
discipline, or the equivalent thereof, and 5 years or more of
System sales experience or other sales related experience (B2B,
insurance, real estate, financial services). Normally requires a
certificate / certification in appropriate ASTD, SHRM, or other
nationally recognized coursework to demonstrate advanced training
or human resource knowledge. Requires an understanding and proven
experience in planning, developing, presenting, assessing training
activities and programs, instructional design, needs analysis,
content development, technological proficiency, cultural awareness,
negotiation, financial statements, innovation, marketing, and
consulting. Must have experience in virtual design, development and
facilitation of virtual learning opportunities. Proven
understanding and experience in adult learning program development
along with ability to utilize techniques in assessing adult
learning program effectiveness. Demonstrates essential abilities
including business knowledge, collaboration, communication,
customer focus, decision making and skill development. Must have
and maintain a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving
record as well as valid Passport. Must have the ability to travel
independently, frequently, and overnight as necessary, with ability
to work extended hours as needed. Occasionally required to work at
varying heights and lift and move 21-50 lbs. Prefer an
understanding of GROWMARK members and retail divisions. Ability and
willingness to participate in required training that may include
education on GROWMARKs policies and procedures and additional
training as it relates to the requirements of the position. We are
an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and
qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be
contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background
check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as
applicable and permissible by law.
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