Training Consultant (12-month Contract)

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain's Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91 st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• Profit Sharing
• 401(K) with company match

Compensation

• Base pay starting between $57,800/yr and $76,500/yr

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain's Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional with diverse experience in training and/or change management to join our team in a hybrid role supporting large-scale, technical initiatives—particularly ERP implementations. This person will bring proven experience working within change management teams, strong project documentation skills, and a passion for driving organizational alignment through effective training and communication. A change management certification (such as PROSCI or ACMP) is a plus. This role will focus on developing and maintaining SOPs, creating training materials, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure consistent and clear execution across business units. The position requires a minimum of two days per week in-office, with occasional travel to store locations.

• Master Data Governance: Expertise in defining and enforcing data standards, ownership models, and lifecycle policies across all master data domains.
• ERP: Strong understanding of ERP data structures, integration points, and configuration best practices.
• Retail Data Acumen: Familiarity with retail-specific data challenges including product hierarchies, customer segmentation, vendor onboarding, and omnichannel consistency.
• Business Process Optimization: Ability to map, analyze, and improve data-related business processes across departments.
• Data Quality Management: Proficiency in tools and techniques for data profiling, cleansing, validation, and monitoring.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled in working with IT, business units, and external partners to align data strategy with operational goals.
• Project & Change Management: Experience leading data initiatives within ERP rollouts, including stakeholder engagement and training.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead teams, influence decision-making, and drive adoption of data governance practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in training and/or change management
• Proven experience in working as part of a change management team for large-scale, technical projects, particularly those involving ERP implementations
• Change management certification (e.g., PROSCI, ACMP) is a plus.

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain's Farm and Fleet (collectively "Blain's") is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain's does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.