Training Manager - Southeast U.S.
McKinney, TX 
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Posted 28 days ago
Job Description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture .

YOU

As a Training Manager, you will be responsible for leading training and outreach efforts for the Southeast U.S. branch, including managing a talented team of training coordinators, developing initiatives and training programs that align with branch objectives, and delivering high quality training to internal and external customers. Overnight travel is required for workshops, ride-alongs, meetings, and conferences.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)

Develop annual plan for the branch's training department to include customer-facing, sales, support, and operations team stakeholders. Direct, manage, and execute branch training initiatives based on company goals and needs. Develop and deploy tangible metrics to ensure learning and knowledge transfer. (40%)

Lead, motivate, and direct employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems. Coach, encourage, and develop employees according to their unique interests and strengths. Empower employees to take responsibility for their career and performance. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback. (30%)

Develop, implement, oversee, and deliver internal and external curriculum programs to ensure the quality, relevancy, and timeliness of each. (20%)

Work with other branch training departments to share resources and collaborate on larger training projects. (5%)

Special projects and other duties as assigned. (5%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university required.
  • 5+ years related experience in training required. Experience in construction sales industry preferred.
  • Industry/Product Knowledge: Understanding of the construction industry and Simpson Strong-Tie product lines. Solid knowledge of the latest corporate training techniques.
  • Speaking: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Prioritization: Ability to readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands. Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
  • Self-management: Set priorities, goals and timelines to achieve maximum productivity. Manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills; written and verbal, proof reading, professional phone demeanor. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Enthusiastic attitude and ability to work well with others.
  • Teamwork: Ability to build and sustain cooperative working relationships. Ability to recognize strengths and contributions of others. Ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner.
  • Accountability and dependability: Arrive to work on time and follow instructions, policies, and procedures. Fulfill commitments made to customers, peers, co-workers, and managers. Hold self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
  • Computer Skills: Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint). Experience with Bluebeam, Simpson Strong-Tie software, SAP, and Smartsheet a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk, and hear.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in both a professional office environment, customer sites and outdoor construction job sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc.The employee occasionally works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level may be loud at times.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires 30% travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in McKinney, TX or Remote within the Southeast Branch states.

RELOCATION

Relocation may be considered for this position.

PAY

$80300 - $104400 / year

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REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

  • Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
  • Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: .

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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