Corporate Trainer

About Van Marcke Trade Supply:

Van Marcke Trade Supply has been committed to supplying quality plumbing and hardware materials for over 50 years in Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, and Dallas markets. We are a family-oriented company that creates an atmosphere of passion about taking care of our staff and our customers. Van Marcke is a family-owned Belgian company.

Job Summary:

The Trainer will support all Van Marcke departments including working with all levels of employees. This role is also responsible for improving the productivity of the organization's employees. This position assesses company-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for employees. This position actively searches, creatively designs, and implements effective methods to educate and enhance performance. The Trainer is a part of the Human Resources Department and reports to the Head of HR, VP of Sales, and the COO.

Responsibilities:  

• Identify and assess training needs by evaluating existing areas of strengths and challenges.
• Develop and implement learning strategies and programs that advance our employee's skills and knowledge of our product, industry, and clients.
• Obtains and /or develops effective training materials utilizing a variety of media.
• Continuously evaluate individual and organizational development needs.
• Implement various learning methods companywide (e.g., coaching, job-shadowing, online training).
• Design and deliver e-learning courses, workshops, and other training.
• Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities.
• Train and coach managers, supervisors, and others involved in employee development efforts.
• Develops and maintains organizational communications to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development events and resources.
• Conducts follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results.
• Modifies programs as needed.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
• Works effectively as a team member with HR.
• Be able to travel to all regions (Arizona, Nevada, and Texas) when needed.
• Any other duties as assigned by upper management.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical
• Solution Oriented
• Technical
• Team Oriented
• Time Management
• Communication Proficiency

Experience/Qualifications: 

• Required 
  • 2 years’ of training experience
  • Mastery of traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques
  • Strong understanding of instructional design theory and learning principles 
• Preferred 
  • Retail or wholesale background
  • Experience working with plumbers or plumbing parts
  • Experiences with SAP, Brainier, Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications