Training Manager - Equipment Sales

For Earth For Life BASIC PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION This Training Manager for Kubota University leads our product sales training and development. This opportunity leans heavily into people development, project management, and most importantly, your passion for the heavy equipment industry. In this role, you'll train our Kubota Dealership sales personnel, our Kubota employees like sales managers and product specific business development managers. Whether your direct employees or colleagues you'll lead others to discover their highest potential by crafting an engaging learning experience on behalf of Kubota Tractor Corporation. What You'll Do: Supervise product & sales training personnel and coach their professional development. Create and continually improve product sales curriculum and reference materials for new, and current Kubota Legacy department. and continual improvement of product & sales training curriculum and related support/reference materials for KTC, addressing needs related to new, current, and legacy Kubota equipment. This includes the creation, communication and continual improvement of training plans for the audiences who benefit from KU training. Develop partnerships with leaders and subject matter experts in product marketing and sales to ensure the successful launch of new products and the effective support through training of products already in-market. Manage resources as it relates to to product & sales training. This includes the acquisition, use, maintenance, and disposal of equipment used in training. Define, measure, and track training performance indicators to ensure it aligns with KTC's business goals. Collaborate with stakeholders and others in KU to ensure the effectiveness of needs analysis, instructional design, evaluation and reporting. Additional duties as assigned by management. What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, AG Science, Education, or other related area required;Master’s Degree preferred. At least 10 years related Agriculture sales, marketing, service paired with at least 5 years of managing direct reports is required. Extensive experience developing and presenting product related learning activities. Experience with adult learning strongly preferred. Experience with corporate learning design and functionality preferred. Excellent communication, presentation, and written communication skills, including the ability to train others. Demonstrated ability in project and workload management. Ability to quickly learn Kubota computer applications. Experience with MS Office products and various learning development software programs (Articulate, Captivate). Ability and experience operating Ag equipment following all safety precautions. Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time. EQUIPMENT OPERATION (% of time, description, nature of service): This position occasionally (5-10% of the time) operates a wide variety of Kubota and partner equipment in order to set up and conduct training programs. This may include demonstrating features, performing maintenance, demonstrating proper operation or other activities depending on program objectives. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time; physically able to operate Kubota tractors and equipment; licensed and able to operate automobiles on public roadways; able to travel without physical personal assistance to any location inside and outside the U.S. The position will require walking, standing and sitting at a computer. Kubota is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

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