Director of Training \u0026 Development - Turtle & Hughes Inc.

Are you looking to join a growing team of dedicated, driven, and passionate people who emphasize a work environment based on respect, collaboration, and diversity?

At Turtle, you will play a key role in our goal to listen, learn, and be helpful to every customer in need. With over 900 employees, spanning across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, you believe that our people are our most valuable assets. Through our culture of innovation, education, and accountability, you ensure to create a space where Everyone Matters. We believe that EVERYONE can do extraordinary things and our mission is to create workplace that empowers our employees to be successful. It explains why our history spans 100 years and has led our standing as one of the nation’s largest independent electrical industrial distributors. You believe that by making the right choices, you can find the right solutions. That’s how we built our past. That’s how we’ll build our future.

About the Role

Reporting to the CHRO, as the Director of Training and Development, you are responsible for leading and managing the training and development programs of the entire company. You will develop, implement, oversee, and evaluate training and development programs for all employees across the organization, including new hires, existing staff, and leadership teams. You will work with various levels of management to identify training needs, design, and deliver effective training solutions, and measure the impact of training programs on employee performance. In addition working with the HR Team and leadership you will be directly involved in succession planning T&D for our next generation of Leaders at Turtle.

What You'll Do

• Collaborating with other leaders to identify training needs and align training programs with organizational goals.
• Developing training materials, including presentations, manuals, and online courses for all levels of Management and Leadership.
• Leading and managing the development and implementation of comprehensive training and development programs for all employees in the organization.
• Overseeing the delivery of training programs, including remote & classroom-based training, e-learning courses, and on-the-job training.
• Developing and managing the training budget.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in training and development, with at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Comes with a solid understanding of the Principals of Adult Learning and the benefits of Experiential Learning.
• Has at least 3 years’ experience in Sales and Sales Leadership training and development
• Solid understanding and experience in various aspects of Management and Leadership experience
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, learning management systems, and other training technologies.
• Has mastered the ability to leverage on-line tools for virtual learning
• Confident, dependable, and personable team player.
• Must be able to work with all levels throughout the company.
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, certifications, surveys, and other measurement tools.
• Identify and partner with external training providers, as necessary.
• Monitor and stay up-to-date on emerging trends and technologies in training and development.
• Manage a team of training and development professionals.
• Detail oriented with focus on quality and accuracy. Attention to detail is a must.
• Works well under pressure in fast-paced environment with multiple, sometimes shifting priorities.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive benefits package. Some of which include:

• 401 (k) plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Employee Negotiated Discounts.

Who We Are

Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle & Hughes Integrated Supply (THIS) division provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Turtle is proud to be recognized by NJBiz as one of New Jersey's Best Places to Work in New Jersey in 2023, and ranked third amongst NJ's Top Privately Held, Women-Owned Companies.

What To Do Next

You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our social medias! LinkedIn: @Turtle Instagram: @TurtleandHughes Facebook: @Turtle and Hughes Twitter: @turtleandhughes

Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.