[Hiring] Training and Technical Marketing Partner @Maui Jim Sunglasses

Role Description

The major function of this position is to design, develop, implement, and deliver training programs and technical support for Maui Jim’s US Sales Force, Retail Partners, and Marketing while ensuring consistency in delivery and format. Contribute technical knowledge to marketing campaigns and products.

Essential Duties

• Research, design, develop, and deliver complete learning solutions in support of business objectives using a blended learning approach.
• Partner with and work extensively with subject matter experts to develop and maintain training content.
• Consult with the marketing team on technical product development and campaign strategies.
• Support product launch activities from a technical marketing and training perspective.
• Apply key instructional design methodologies to develop and maintain relevant and high-quality training programs.
• Facilitate seminars, workshops, webinars, and other training sessions to address business and organizational needs.
• Lead day-to-day activities of multiple assigned training initiatives, manage project plans, vendor management, resources, and budget allocation.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the national training schedule with Manager.
• Facilitate and continuously update US Sales Force onboarding training program.
• Answer client queries and provide technical product support.
• Collaborate with the training team to assist with the coordination of relevant training creation and delivery.
• Create courses for CE credit for industry publications.
• Travel as requested throughout North America to facilitate in-person training events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of optical industry experience required.
• 6+ years of training and development experience required.
• ABO Certification required.
• Ability to deliver ongoing optical and ABO continuing education (CE) training programs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated optical industry knowledge, including eyewear products, lens options, dispensing processes, and customer care practices.
• Ability to work with and teach varying degrees of abilities and experience levels.
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies and creating effective instructional materials.
• Ability to analyze and select the most appropriate strategy, methodologies, and technologies.
• Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving, and logic skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work well with others on projects and presentations.
• Demonstrated planning and analysis skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with learning management systems and instructional design software (beneficial, not required).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience developing content and conducting training.
• Strong collaboration and client relationship skills.

Benefits

• Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Accounts (with Company Match).
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverages.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Company Paid Life AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance.
• 401K Match.
• Paid Bereavement.
• Employee Assistance Program.