Training Manager

Simpson Strong-Tie•McKinney, TX

1d•$84,400 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team. YOU As a Technical Training Manager, you will be responsible for leading training and outreach efforts for the Southeast U.S. branch, including managing a talented team of training coordinators, developing initiatives and training programs that align with branch objectives, and delivering high quality training to internal and external customers. Overnight travel is required for workshops, ride-alongs, meetings, and conferences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university required.
5+ years related experience in training required.
Understanding of the construction industry and Simpson Strong-Tie product lines.
Strong working knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and modern corporate training practices.
Speaking: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Prioritization: Ability to readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands. Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
Self-management: Set priorities, goals and timelines to achieve maximum productivity. Manage multiple projects and competing priorities. Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
Communication: Excellent communication skills; written and verbal, proof reading, professional phone demeanor. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Enthusiastic attitude and ability to work well with others.
Teamwork: Ability to build and sustain cooperative working relationships. Ability to recognize strengths and contributions of others. Ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner.
Accountability and dependability: Arrive to work on time and follow instructions, policies, and procedures. Fulfill commitments made to customers, peers, co-workers, and managers. Hold self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
Computer Skills: Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction sales industry preferred.
Experience with Bluebeam, Simpson Strong-Tie software, SAP, and Smartsheet a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop annual plan for the branch’s training department, setting clear priorities and standards that align with branch and company objectives. Create, implement, and refine a scalable training framework for sales, customer-facing, sales support, and operations stakeholders. Develop and deploy tangible metrics to ensure learning and knowledge transfer. (40%)
Lead, motivate, and direct employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems. Coach, encourage, and develop employees according to their unique interests and strengths. Empower employees to take responsibility for their career and performance. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback. (30%)
Act as the training SME to set expectations for how training is designed, delivered, and evaluated, ensuring consistency, technical accuracy, and alignment with Simpson Strong-Tie best practices. Review, refine, and approve training content and delivery methods for internal and external curriculum programs to ensure the quality, relevancy, and timeliness of each. (20%)
Work with other branch training departments to share resources and collaborate on larger training projects. (5%)
Special projects and other duties as assigned. (5%)