Current has completed the acquisition of Hubbell® Incorporated’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting business, creating a premier end-to-end lighting solutions business. This brought together two iconic businesses with deep innovation heritage, strong brands and application expertise and allows Current to be strategically positioned to now focus all investments into lighting and controls solutions. We have an enhanced distribution footprint and digital tools to service customer needs more easily, quickly and efficiently, and strong new product pipelines and shared patented technologies to deliver added value to customers. Primary office locations are Cleveland, OH and Greenville, SC, with centers of expertise locations in Austin, TX, Rolling Meadows, IL and Quebec, Canada. Manufacturing operations reside in Hendersonville, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Plympton, MA, Christiansburg, VA, Acuna, MX and Tijuana, MX.

Job Description

The Learning and Curriculum Development Training Manager is a multi-faceted role managing the Institute, the centerpiece of product and technology education at Current. Ultimately, create a training environment for visitors that provides an interactive and engaging customer experience in conjunction with our channel partners increasing their technical knowledge of Current’s industry leading brands and portfolio of solutions. Primary responsibilities will include curriculum development, delivery of engaging technical presentations to a broad range of channel partners in a formal classroom environment and developing e-learning modules for Current Lighting's on-line learning management system. This role is part of the centralized marketing team aligning efforts with the overall Current marketing strategy and plan. They will collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, commercial sales, and product management teams to develop a robust plan for reaching targeted personas. Through industry insights and engagement this role will drive Current thought leadership through training and education. The Learning and Curriculum Development Training Manager will report to the Director of Channel Marketing and responsible for annual budget development and managing direct reports.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing the annual training strategy that includes budget development, and establishing clear KPIs to track and measure performance and ensure outcomes yield greater ROI. 
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the lighting industry, go to market channels and personas with ability to customize training methods and techniques that target specifiers, designers, architects, engineers, and contractors to name a few. 
• Curriculum development should be transformative and interactive elevating the customer experience across our key training platforms that includes new agent onboarding, VIP Experience, AIA Continuing Education and On-demand learning modules.
• Ensure training is fully integrated into the marketing commercialization process to fuel new content across our key training platforms and marketing “what’s new” to our channel our partners to drive engagement.
• Proper maintenance of training facilities and works in close collaboration with product management to ensure all new products and solutions are displayed and all product vignettes are current and up to date. In addition, maintains the company auditorium to ensure all audiovisual, lighting and controls equipment are fully operational for all corporate functions. 
• Monitors emerging trends and modern technology to ensure utilization of the latest training software that provides interactive and engaging training methods and improves the overall customer experience.
• 25% travel includes training channel partners at our strategically located facilities, attending industry events, conferences, and trade shows. Periodically host guests after normal work hours for dinner and hospitality entertainment events. 

This position is located at Current's Greenville, SC headquarters. This role requires 4 days a week in the office with 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• BS degree in relevant field and 10 years lighting related experience a plus; MBA preferred. Lighting Certification (LC) from NCQLP a plus

• Sales and/or product management or product marketing experience in lighting and/or lighting controls preferred.
• Project management experience managing multiple deadlines across a broad scope of projects.
• Experiencing managing a robust calendar, schedule, and itinerary with numerous stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to share Current’s brand story and who we are as an organization and well-versed discussing product specification. When talking about product, ability to articulate a product's features, advantages, and benefits during a customer presentation.
• Candidate must have polished verbal and non-verbal presentation skills and the ability to communicate technical material in a large classroom environment.
• Candidate must have the ability to create and deliver presentations utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint as well as operate audio/video equipment to support training activities.
• 25% travel to support remote training and industry events is required.

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $125,000-$150,000. 

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other
• We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
  • Quarterly company all employee meetings
  • Management and Leadership development
  • Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
  • Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Additional information

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com