Agency Learning Specialist Sr

COUNTRY Financial•Bloomington, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients. About the role As an Agency Learning Specialist, you’ll work side‑by‑side with our field leaders and agents to drive meaningful business growth. This role blends consultative partnership with execution helping field leaders and agents identify learning needs, uncover sales enablement opportunities, and translate strategy into action. If you thrive on collaboration, enjoy solving business challenges, and are motivated by helping others succeed, this role offers the opportunity to make an impact where it matters most. How does this role make an impact? - Consults with and gathers data from leaders and key stakeholders to determine and address individual and Agency-wide learning and development gaps and needs; conducts learning needs assessment and performance assessment reviews. - Intakes Agency training requests from Field and Home Office partners, aligning all requests back to the sales process and Agent experience. -Develops, presents and implements learning and development strategies unique to the needs of the Agency audience, including Agency leadership, Financial Advisors, Insurance agents, and Agency teams. - Partners with Agency Design and Training to assist in designing, developing and implementing learning solutions using various methods, including instructor led training, virtual learning, e-learning, performance support, self-directed learning, coaching and peer learning. - Builds awareness and implements new/available training, assists with driving field engagement and adoption of training materials, and evaluates effectiveness providing training updates and reporting to field and home office leaders.- Assist with design and execution of Agency development programs in one or more of the following areas: leadership/management development, change management, interpersonal skills, coaching and team development.- May have responsibility for the delivery and facilitation of learning and development activities, programs and services, including instructor led training, virtual learning, group facilitation, individual development planning, assessment debriefs, individual and team coaching.

Requirements

Proven experience consulting with leadership and stakeholders to assess learning needs and implement effective training strategies.
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze training effectiveness and provide actionable insights.
Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is a plus.
P/C, L/H, and Series 6/63 preferred

Responsibilities

Consults with and gathers data from leaders and key stakeholders to determine and address individual and Agency-wide learning and development gaps and needs; conducts learning needs assessment and performance assessment reviews.
Intakes Agency training requests from Field and Home Office partners, aligning all requests back to the sales process and Agent experience.
Develops, presents and implements learning and development strategies unique to the needs of the Agency audience, including Agency leadership, Financial Advisors, Insurance agents, and Agency teams.
Partners with Agency Design and Training to assist in designing, developing and implementing learning solutions using various methods, including instructor led training, virtual learning, e-learning, performance support, self-directed learning, coaching and peer learning.
Builds awareness and implements new/available training, assists with driving field engagement and adoption of training materials, and evaluates effectiveness providing training updates and reporting to field and home office leaders.
Assist with design and execution of Agency development programs in one or more of the following areas: leadership/management development, change management, interpersonal skills, coaching and team development.
May have responsibility for the delivery and facilitation of learning and development activities, programs and services, including instructor led training, virtual learning, group facilitation, individual development planning, assessment debriefs, individual and team coaching.