The purpose of the department is to 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: Requires occasional, sometimes frequent overnight travel primarily in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. Travel expected and may be long as a week. Occasionally some evening and/or work from home via laptop. Assignments will include development of presentations, conducting web-conferences, facilitating classroom training, and delivering presentations to large groups (
The individual will be responsible for:
1. Educating newly appointed agents and staff both technical skills and product knowledge in a classroom setting with subsequent follow-up visits to agencies.
2. Effectively manage travel and cell phone expenses, completing all monthly reports on time. Check voice mail daily, respond to e-mail in a timely manner, and other administrative duties.
3. Learn to develop, establish, and conduct web-conferences. Learn the unique skills necessary to effectively deliver education via this venue.
4. Develop education presentations for classroom facilitation using adult learning methods.
5. Provide regular communications to Distribution Leaders on progress of new agents.
The skills required are:
1. Intermediate - Creativity to enhance classroom education and presentation material.
2. Intermediate - Must articulate and utilize proper grammar in daily conversation and development of written material. Convey pride in work. Maintain professional appearance
3. Advanced - 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 a productive member in a team setting.
5. Advanced - Ability to assimilate new information quickly. Demonstrate initiative to enhance knowledge and skill levels. Does not need to be monitored closely.
Experience Required:
Experience in presenting material to diverse groups. Experience with composing and managing large volume of e-mail. Experience in developing of education materials. Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks at hand. Flexible when priorities and projects suddenly change. Initiative to preserve in pursuit of critical information and in seeing projects through to completion. Advancement opportunities may require relocation. Sales experience or sales education experience desirable.
Computer Proficiency:
Intermediate PowerPoint. Intermediate to Advanced Outlook. Basic Excel skills. Intermediate Word skills. Access a plus, but not required. HTML familiarity and web design skills a plus, but not required.
Education:
College Degree - Preferred
Major preference: Bachelor of Arts
Reference job code 241155 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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