Learning and Development Manager

There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric  offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Location:

Minneapolis

Job type:
Full time

Schedule:

Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday

Base Salary: $100,000 to $115,000

* Compensation for this position includes annual salary, 20% short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.

Responsible for creating engaging, effective learning experiences that support organizational goals. Design and develop instructional materials for various delivery methods, including e-learning, virtual classrooms, and instructor-led training, using proven adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.

You will…

• Direct, design, implement and evaluate engaging training programs (classroom, virtual, and e-learning) aligned with business needs.
• Create instructional materials, job aids, and learning resources using adult learning principles.
• Develop and maintain regular assessment of training effectiveness, using various learning and assessment methodologies.
• Partner closely with leadership to assess organizational needs and collaborate to develop and institute effective training programs that help deliver organizational goals.
• Identify scalable solutions for various learner groups.
• Measure training effectiveness using feedback, assessments, and performance metrics.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in instructional design or curriculum development.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Significant learning/training/development experience with a broad set of types of positions. Additionally, a deep understanding of the effective training tools and approaches for a variety of employee populations (corporate, hourly, and high-volume roles).
• Advanced understanding of LMS platforms, e-learning tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate) and tasks.
• Experience developing learning strategies to support goals and objectives critical to the business.
• Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices related to learning and development, training and adult education.
• Proven experience to successfully manage multiple projects of small and large magnitude.
• Familiarity with new technological tools and resources that advance creative solutions for training, education, and development.

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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