Interim Learning

WHY NORTH RISK PARTNERS

Are you interested in doing work that matters everyday with an organization intentional about building and living out a values-driven team culture? North Risk Partners is a fast-growing firm dedicated to serving the insurance and risk management needs of businesses and individuals. We provide expertise in Commercial Lines, Employee & Individual Benefits, Personal Lines, Surety, Claims, and Risk Management. Our team consists of over 450 employees working in over 30 locations across five states, including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

At North Risk Partners, our #oneTEAM lives out #oneMISSION: to provide extraordinary #service to our clients, to each other, and to our communities while living out our core values each day. Our team environments are designed to provide #oneTEAM members opportunity to focus on collaborative relationships (clients and team), variety from day-to-day, constant learning, and the tools and resources to learn and grow at work and in life.

JOB SUMMARY

We're seeking an interim Learning & Development Specialist for a 4 to 6 month special assignment. It is required that this person work out of the Plymouth office and have the ability to travel to other office locations regionally as needed. We're seeking an individual with a strong background in sales onboarding and coaching, as this role will play a critical part in ensuring continuity of our sales training programs and supporting new team members during the onboarding process.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES

• Deliver engaging sales onboarding programs for new hires, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and sales processes
• Provide coaching and ongoing development for sales team members to enhance performance and confidence.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to identify training needs and tailor content accordingly.
• Utilize Articulate 360 and Reach 360 to design, update, and deliver interactive learning modules.
• Maintain a consistent presence onsite in Plymouth or Mendota Heights, with flexibility for occasional travel to locations in MN, IA, SD and NE.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Proven experience in sales onboarding and training, including coaching for performance.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to engage learners through both in-person and virtual training methods.
• Strong familiarity with L&D Technology with preference of Articulate 360/Reach 360 for content development and delivery.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

• A role model for North Risk Partners' core values, mission, and desired culture
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Professionally and positively represent North Risk Partners to all coworkers, clients, and external stakeholders
• A team player who collaborates and works well with his/her coworkers
• A professional who demonstrates the ability to carry on a conversation with clients, Risk Advisors, and other coworkers within North Risk Partners

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Perform under normal office conditions; may include lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, stand, walk, and reach frequently
• Hear, speak, and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions to communicate with people inside and outside of the organization
• Sit and a desk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work sitting at a computer
• Move around office/building/facilities repeatedly throughout the day
• Apply manual dexterity, visual acuity and ability, for computer keyboarding, office equipment uses, review of detailed reports, information, fine print, and warning labels
• Must possess valid driver's license and be able to travel to different North Risk Partners locations for meetings, as well as various locations throughout the state and potentially the region for client meetings
• Able to work a flexible work schedule, including overtime and potential evenings/weekends for events and meetings as needed

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Incumbents must be able to use telephones, calculators, copy machines, computers, printers, and other office equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is primarily indoors. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions during work related travel and events held outside of the workplace will occur and I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree with the contents of this position description. I agree to use my best efforts to fulfill all expectations of the position. I also acknowledge that I am an at-will employee. This job description does not necessarily list all the job functions or accountabilities of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform additional duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and update job descriptions at any time.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The estimated hourly rate for this temporary position is $ $45.00, excluding benefits.