Field Training & Engagement Manager

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Job Number#174705 - Overland Park Kansas United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

At Hills we have a purpose to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation science-led nutrition and the best and brightest people. If youre interested in work that matters fueled by passion for pets we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition Hills mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition thats a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian recommended pet food brand knowledge is our first ingredient with 220 veterinarians PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

In this role the Field Digital Training Manager is responsible for the strategy development and execution of best in class multi-platform educational content aimed at preparing the Hills field (Territory Managers and Professional Consulting Veterinarians) and agency (CLA) teams with in-depth nutritional product and executional knowledge in order to earn veterinary recommendation drive sales and grow share. Platforms will allow for synchronous and asynchronous training in-person virtual and digital formats and gamification. Strategy will be data-driven and outcome focused. The field team will be empowered to position Hills as a valuable partner across all channels in which Hills products are sold as we strive to transform the lives of people and their pets.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 75% of the time youll be developing Educational Strategy Content and Digital Assets (Develop the training strategy and execution of assets.(may need modify some content coming global)
• Develop a library of Beyond Product Value Presentations and train field team on utilization.
• Working closely with the Field Digital Training Manager develops and executes the strategy for internal education ongoing skill development and validation of learning.
• Delivers internal training materials (resources from global) that meet the needs of diverse learners including documents presentations training videos podcasts and activities to equip customer facing teams with the nutritional and executional knowledge necessary for success.
• Focuses training around reinforcement of foundational knowledge product superiority technical understanding of new product innovation and flawless execution of commercial initiatives.
• Validates learning through various mechanisms such as digital quizzing and provides actionable feedback to learners coaches and managers.
• Manages the availability of and access to material for on-demand learning including through integration into our Learning Management System.
• Aligns internal educational strategies with overall US company goals. Prioritizes activities to align timing of content/asset development and execution with the broader commercial/education grids as an integral member of the Vet Channel and Pet Channel go to market teams.
• Partners with internal subject matter experts for inclusion of accurate technical material and messaging.
• Solicits feedback and input from key stakeholders to facilitate ongoing improvement
• Promotes a culture of coaching and continuous learning.
• Upkeep materials for Nutritional Advocated for Veterinary Professional ensuring CRGT review and upkeep RACE accreditation on materails.
• 25% of the time youll be managing training initiatives
• Partners with cross-functional teams in the development planning and execution of our larger company-wide training initiatives and events (National Commercial Experience District Meetings Field Communication CAll and Field Vet Calletc.
• Aids in appropriate messaging and updates to field for product changes improvements and assortment variance (line extensions etc.)
• Manages and helps to oversee deployment of training as it relates to new technical tools for internal and customer use including digital/web tools

Minimum Requirements:

• DVM or VMD
• Current active license to practice within 1 state
• 6 years in vet medical practice or industry
• 2 years in customer facing executional roles.
• Expereince with training in adult learning.
• Experience with the folowing: educational writing digital content development and/ or learning management systems or LMS tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in communication or related field.
• Undergraduate degree in training or related field.
• Sales Marketing or digital marketing experience.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $109600.00 - $155000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience qualifications and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses profit-sharing and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision basic life insurance paid parental leave disability coverage and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employees hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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