Learning & Organizational Development Specialist - Charlotte, NC

Piedmont Plastics is the leading independent and privately held distributor of performance plastics in North America. Since first opening our doors in 1968 with just one location and five employees, Piedmont has grown to over 50 locations across the U.S. and, employing over 650 individuals.

At Piedmont Plastics, we are a family, and believe our people are the foundation of our success. Our company culture is engrained in every facet of our business, and we are devoted to maintaining an enjoyable, open, and supportive atmosphere across the organization. We care about and respect one another by demonstrating integrity in everything that we do and take pride in giving our employees the ability to thrive in a growth-oriented environment.

Our diverse workforce brings passion to the mission of Piedmont Plastics every day - to be best-in-class in the distribution of performance plastics. Our materials can be found in every industry market segment, and we are concentrated on satisfying our customers with expert product knowledge and a solutions-focused mentality.

Join a team that works together in a collaborative and winning environment to continuously exceed customers' expectations. After all, Piedmont Plastics is "where solutions take shape!"

Today, Piedmont Plastics is currently hiring for a Learning and Organizational Development Specialist at our home office in Charlotte, NC.

What are we looking for?

• An enthusiastic team player who can creatively translate complex information into engaging training that supports organizational development and enhances the knowledge of our employees

• Experience designing leadership development and training initiatives in an environment where priorities can change

• Ability to work well with others, on the training team and across the organization

• Positive, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude that views challenges as opportunities

• A person who is passionate about creating a positive learning environment

In this position, you will be required to:

Course Development

• Meet with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and senior leadership to analyze and design solutions for instructional opportunities

• Partner with SME's and senior leadership to create learning tools using video editing software such as Captivate and/or Camtasia as well as and Microsoft Office applications

• Implement learning materials throughout the organization while coordinating with various change management groups, SME's, and senior leadership

• Measure training effectiveness and ROI, address feedback from participants, and report findings to the design group to make necessary changes

• Support the Training Content Specialist (TCS) and LODM to design, develop, and coordinate product training

Sales Training

• Assume responsibility for the creation and delivery of a sales training curriculum and written procedures to support all sales training activities

• Create and deliver sales training with the assistance of Home Office, branch, and regional management for individuals as needed

• Work with Market Specialists, suppliers, and subject matter experts to create training on selling skills, products, applications, and market specific education

• Operate as the primary sales trainer for the organization and includes other qualified trainers (internal or outsourced) when necessary

• Ensure all sales training is reported and documented properly to analyze return on investment

• Be responsible for creating and delivery of training materials such as presentations and videos to deliver to various size audiences either in person or via recording

• Continuously seek and support new approaches, practices, and processes to improve the efficiency of sales training

• Plan and execute onboarding training of new Sales Representatives with the skills, tools, and knowledge needed to succeed within the organization and advance towards their goals

• Keep current on products, services, and key markets to thoroughly train sales staff by working with Market Specialists, managers, and suppliers

To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will have:

• A complete understanding of Adult Learning Theory

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including instructional, facilitation and presentation skills.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with SME's, stakeholders, and supplier partners

• Proven project management experience with the ability to prioritize, manage and complete multiple projects with tight deadlines

• The ability to maintain and continually expand knowledge of new learning approaches, technologies, and tools through ongoing research and experimentation.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What Piedmont Plastics offers:

• Industry leading wages

• Full suite of generous employee benefits including medical, dental, and life coverage; paid time-off, employer matching 401(k) plan, generous paid time-off

• A chance to work for a growing company that truly cares about its employees

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Piedmont Plastics is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.