Sales Training Manager - Molex
Lisle, IL 60532
About the Job
Molex is looking for a Sales Training Manager. This person will design and develop global training programs for the Molex Global Sales & Marketing Organization and Distributors, conduct instructor led trainings and virtual led trainings, in the Americas and Europe regions, and complete special projects as assigned.
What You Will Do
- Identify and prioritize training needs for Molex Global Sales & Marketing (GSM) and our distributors
- Design, develop, and deliver global training programs that meet the needs of Molex GSM and our distributors
- Create high quality professional training materials and reference tools. Gather information from various Subject Matter Experts (including, but not limited to, Product Managers, Business Unit Leaders, Mergers & Acquisitions Team, Strategic Marketing colleagues, and Sales Enablement team members) and resource files
- Update existing training materials to incorporate new, modified or expanded product offerings, capabilities, or acquisitions
- Evaluate course feedback and make adjustments
- Learn and facilitate additional programs, as needed
- Work with Sales Enablement and Learning Consultants to manage all pre-class and post-class communications from online information, invitations, surveys, and other correspondences
- Continuously look for ways to improve, streamline, and/or adopt best practices to positively impact the experience of participants and team members
- As requested by the Senior Manager, Global Sales Enablement, develop plans that are clear and attainable (including milestones, tracking budget, deliverables, and communication plan) for assigned special projects
- Establish and maintain effective and productive work relationships and vendor providers
- Support Guiding Principles by following approved policies and procedures
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience developing learning objectives, facilitating learning, instructional design, or education
- Experience working with a geographically diverse team
- Proficient communicator in the English language, both verbally and written
- Strong strategic thinker with the ability to set goals and deliver against them
- Capacity to analyze multiple sets of data/knowledge and use it to inform solid decision making and drive associated activity and next steps
- Ability to present complex ideas in a simple, clear, concise, and understandable manner
- Excellent active listening skills
- High-level understanding of business communication, layout, and design practices
- Skill in rapidly learning and understanding advanced technology products and applications
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to be able to influence within and outside own functional area
- Must work with a high degree of autonomy and manage multiple priorities while delivering excellent results
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, anticipate, plan, and self-monitor workload
- Proven leadership capability; motivating, engaging, driving progress within a team through regular coaching feedback, performance management, accountability, incentives, etc.
- Strong organization/prioritization skills; ability to adapt and pivot as required to support the customer and team.
- Proficient in MS Office suite of products
- Ability to lift 30lbs
- Ability to travel up to 35% of the time
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience working in connector or electronic manufacturing
- Experience in sales or marketing
- 5+ years of training, teaching, or instructional experience with adult learners
- Global travel experience and cultural exposure
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.