Furnitureland South, Inc., “The world’s largest home furnishings showplace,” is currently seeking a Director of Sales Training & Development.  This new position, located in Jamestown, NC, will be responsible for the development, design, implementation and oversight of all sales training and development initiatives ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

- Collaborates with management and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps, training opportunities, and develops/deploys appropriate training remedies.

- Develops structure and processes to design and deliver training programs to meet the needs of the organization.

- Drives ongoing learning needs analysis, design, scripting, development, assessment, implementation and evaluation of training materials to ensure alignment with business strategy.

- Provides overall direction for strategic learning and development.

- Conducts needs assessments and directs and implements training programs for sales. 

- Monitors training initiatives to ensure they result in desired performance enhancements and increase operational efficiencies. Measures effectiveness of training processes and ensures standardization of training processes.

- Researches and determines the most effective internal and/or external training venues to engage to bring about desired results in an efficient, timely, cost effective manner.

Required Qualifications: 

- Bachelor’s degree – preferably in Organizational Development, Human Resources or a related field of study

- 5+ years of experience in organizational development/curriculum development and delivery is required

- Demonstrated, strong knowledge of training systems management, strategic planning, needs assessment, measurement and cost benefit analysis is required

- Strong facilitation and platform skills

- Proven ability to understand business strategy; and translate it into learning solutions that support the company’s business goals

- Strong project management, influencing, negotiation and consulting skills

- Demonstrated creative, practical problem solving skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Effective interpersonal, influencing and teamwork skills

We offer competitive compensation, a professional, team environment and a comprehensive    array of benefits which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and more.

      Furnitureland South is an equal opportunity employer.