Training Development Specialist

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Davenport
Function: Marketing / Sales
Title: Training Development Specialist - 106596  
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule arrangement at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.  

Your Responsibilities

As a Training Development Specialist at the Davenport Training Center your focus will be supporting dealer sales personnel by developing product and process content to increase their effectiveness in the field. This will be done through many ways, some include: 

• Collaborating with product experts to create sales training content that meets dealer needs and supports new product launches. 
• Developing and delivering engaging sales training content to enhance the knowledge and skills of dealer sales personnel. 
• Managing the webinar series (Ask the Expert) by coordinating logistics, scheduling, and creating content for podcasts, webinars, and training materials. 
• Maintaining and updating content within sales tools to ensure accuracy and relevance for dealers, providing them with the best information available. 
• Continuously evaluating and improving training programs to align training materials with dealer requirements and various learning styles. 
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align training initiatives with business goals and objectives. 
• Staying current with industry trends and best practices in training and development to drive innovation and improvement in training content and delivery methods. 

   

Visa Sponsorship is NOT available for this position. 

What Skills You Need

• Experience in planning, delivering, and monitoring the effective delivery of learning and performance solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally and cross-levels
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and work independently and as part of a team
• Effective writing skills, including grammatical usage, persuasive copy and style
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in training and development as well as involvement in activities such as instruction, assessments, curriculum development, and other related development work

• Experience with graphic design tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

• Marketing experience 

• Knowledge of dealer channel and processes 

• Experience in a position working directly with dealers 

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Communication, or equivalent discipline

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

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