AgReliant Genetics is the fastest growing independent seed company in the industry and currently the 4th largest field seeds company in the United States. Our goal is to offer the best seed products to our North American customers through superior research, breeding and production techniques by focusing ONLY on seed.

Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, AgReliant Genetics is owned by two of the largest independent seed companies in the world. KWS and Limagrain bring over 200 years of combined seed experience to AgReliant Genetics. Innovation, superior service and exceptional customer value are the center point of our multiple brand offering. AgReliant Genetics offers the best seed products available through the brands; AgriGold, LG Seeds, Great Lakes Hybrids, Wensman, Producers Hybrids, and Pride.

We are currently seeking a Sales & Marketing Training Manager for our Corporate office in Westfield, Indiana.

Job Summary:

Candidate will be responsible for sales and marketing training within AgReliant Genetics. The main goal will be to support the business needs and objectives of the organization by developing greater selling, agronomic and business skills within the existing Sales and Marketing organization. Secondly, to develop coaching programs that will further develop the sales management skills of front line people managers within the Sales and Marketing organization.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Investigates, selects and coordinates development activities for various sales and marketing positions; evaluates and revises programs on an on-going basis; develops, writes and coordinates sales training manuals and teaching materials, works with specialists/consultants on special projects.
• Counsels with Sales and Marketing management and Brand Managers to evaluate training needs, makes recommendations on use of internal and external training resources.
• Implement a process of needs assessments, based on performance standards within the Sales and Marketing organization, for all field sellers. Includes development of an on-line needs assessment tool and other learning resources
• Establish and implement an Independent Development Plan process for AgReliant field sellers
• Establishes a sales and marketing training tracking system. Track attendance and expenses for the Sales and Marketing and Human Resources departments.
• Work with IT and the Sales and Marketing team to integrate the AgReliant CRM system into the field sellers sales practices.
• Work with the Recruiting Coordinator to design, develop and conduct a sales and marketing orientation program to introduce new hires to all pertinent Sales and Marketing training programs.
• Manage the sales and marketing training budget.
• Responsible for the evaluation or training programs, including ROI, and the development of annual reports and a three year training preparation of sales and marketing training reports including a three year plan.
• Responsible for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, customer service and professionalism; responsible for promoting a positive image of the company.
• Other duties as needed.