Overview: AgReliant Genetics is the fastest growing independent seed company in the industry and currently the 3rd largest corn seed 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 looking for a Sales & Marketing Training Manager for our Corporate location.

This position 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.

Responsibilities:

Candidate will be jointly 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 help implement coaching programs that will further improve the sales management skills of AgReliant managers within the Sales and Marketing organization

• 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 the use of internal and external training resources.
• Perform needs assessments, based on performance standards within the Sales and Marketing organization, for all field sellers. Includes development of on-line learning resources.
• Maintain the 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 selling sales practice.
• Work with the Recruiting Coordinator to deliver the Sales and Marketing orientation program to introduce new hires to all pertinent Sales and Marketing training programs.
• Assist in managing the Sales and Marketing training budget.
• Assist with annual and three year training plans. Also responsible for the evaluation of training programs and the development of summary reports.
• 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.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience; creative ability, writing proficiency, good organizer, good public speaker at ease moderating large groups, ability to perform duties with minimal direction; ability to promote positive image of Company.
• A strategic business perspective with a broad working knowledge of organizational functions and how they relate to each other.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred).
• Agricultural sales experience is desired.

Physical:

• Ability to work required hours;
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.;
• Some overnight travel required.

The cornerstone of the success of AgReliant Genetics is our people. At every level, our employees have a hand in maintaining the company’s reputation and furthering our growth. That’s why we pursue excellent people and do our best to provide a challenging and rewarding work experience. We offer a competitive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience.

Applications

Please apply online at:
https://careers-agreliantgenetics.icims.com/jobs/1632/sales-%26-marketing-training-manager/job

AgReliant Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is an "at will" employer.