Sales Training Manager

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 thats 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