The purpose of the department is Deliver education and training of products, technology and agency processes to newly appointed agents. Deliver education of products, technology, sales skills and grant binding authority for both new and incumbent agency staff. Assist with product and technology introductions to the field
The scope of this job is Requires travel in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio sometimes for up to one week. Occasionally some evenings and/or work from home via laptop. Assignments will include development of presentations, conducting web conferences, facilitating classroom training and delivering presentations to as many as 100 people.
The individual will be responsible for
1. Educating newly appointed agents in both technical skills and product knowledge in a classroom setting with subsequent follow-up visits to agencies. Delivering education to new and incumbent agency staff.
2. Develop, establish and conduct web conferences. Learn the unique skills necessary to effectively deliver education via this venue. Develop presentations for classroom and web conferences using adult learning methods.
3. Consistently update distribution leaders on progress of new agent development.
4. Effectively manage travel and cell phone expenses, completing all monthly reports on time. Check voice mail every day, checking and responding to e-mail in a timely manner and other administrative duties.
5. Must obtain both a Property &Casualty license and Life &Health license within 12 months of being appointed to the position.
The skills required are:
1. Intermediate - Creativity: to enhance classroom education and presentation materials.
2. Intermediate - Must be articulate and utilize proper grammar in daily conversation and development of written materials. Convey pride in work. Maintain professional appearance.
3. Intermediate - Presentation skills in facilitating classes and leading discussions for both small and very large groups. Also must excel in one-on-one coaching and tutoring.
4. Intermediate - Demonstrate ability to be a productive member in a team setting.
5. Advanced - Ability to assimilate new information quickly. Demonstrates initiative to enhance knowledge and skill levels. Does not need to be monitored closely.
Experience Required:
Must be willing to relocate for advancement opportunities. Experience in presenting material to diverse groups. Experience with composing and managing large volumes of e-mail. Experience in development of education materials. Demonstrated ability in multi-tasking. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at hand. Flexible when priorities and projects suddenly change. Initiative to persevere in pursuit of critical information and in seeing projects through to completion. Sales experience or sales education experience desirable.
Computer Proficiency:
Intermediate PowerPoint. Intermediate to Advanced Outlook. Basic Excel skills. Intermediate Word skills. Basic Access skills desired. HTML familiarity and web design skills a plus, but not required.
Education:
College Degree - Preferred
Major preference: N/A
Reference job code 240887 when submitting your resume. EOE
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System Date: 02/23/2007
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Document Name(40): Education Specialist
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