Commercial Sales Training Specialist, Lancaster, PA Job

Company: Armstrong World Industries

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Relocation offered: Yes

Employment status: Full-Time

Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $65,000 to $105,000 per year.

Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.

• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.

• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.

• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has a job opportunity for a Commercial Sales Training Specialist in Lancaster, PA. The Commercial Sales Training Specialist will be responsible for collaborating with others to develop and execute learning and retention initiatives. Additionally, the Commercial Sales Training Specialist will be involved in continued sales process learning for channel customers as well as sales employees.

What's in it for you!

• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive team environment

• Opportunity for growth and development

What You'll Do

• Develop and plan classes to ensure an exceptional learning experience for participants. This encompasses classes conducted virtually as well as in-person, both in Lancaster and other locations such as regional training centers, distributor sites, manufacturing plants, and so forth.

• Lead in-person and virtual training classes for customers and Armstrong sales reps that cover all categories of the Armstrong offering as well as key sales processes.

• Identify and address training demands based on collected data, company initiatives, and changing business needs.

• Train and on-board new Armstrong sales reps.

• Measure training program effectiveness through participant surveys and sales management feedback.

• Identify and implement improvements to continually advance training programs.

• Integrate functional SME's, Marketing, Technology, IT and CFC resources into cohesive training process.

• Shared responsibility with the rest of the team to manage Armstrong training center email inbox and registrations on our LMS (Learning Management System).

What will make you successful

• Four-year college degree or equivalent industry/functional experience

• Professional level communications skills, relationship-building skills

What makes you stand out

• LEED AP, LEED GA, CSI - CDT/CCPR desired, but not required

Competencies

• Technical/product knowledge and skills

• Knowledge/understanding of construction processes

• Communications skills - oral and written

• Presentation skills

• Organizational skills

• Networking skills

• Relationship skills

• Passion and enthusiasm

• Results-oriented

• Team player

• Teacher/coach

• Innovator [identify opportunities for new/improved processes]

• Problem-solver

Work Environment

• Work at Lancaster campus and be willing to travel to execute training programs.

• Maintain safety compliance and adhere to Armstrong's Code of Conduct

• Trainings primarily take place in Lancaster, PA, but are also held at regional training centers, manufacturing plants and customer locations.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.

We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;

• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;

• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;

• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and

• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!