As the Training Manager, you will be responsible for developing a go-to-market strategy, partnering with our customers, and implementing best-in-class training solutions. This includes, but is not limited to: trade communications, incentives, seeding solutions, managing budgets, and elevating the Motorola client brand at the point of sale (POS) through our channel partners' Sales Reps.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Weekly pay schedule
• Health and wellness benefits plans  
• Flexible vacation and holiday policies 
• Paid parental leave  
• 401(k) with employer matching  
• Technology allowance
• Referral bonus 
• Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs 
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assists Training, Marketing, Sales, and MotoAgent teams with all sales incentives/seeding, Trade Marketing project proposals, and plans. This entails determining goals, strategy, scheduling, budget management, and sales impact.
• Collaborate, communicate, and execute new product launches with internal and external customers. Including project management, requirements, contingency plans, identification of risks, and allotment/allocation of resources.
• Responsible for NA Motorola Insiders (training platform) project planning, project tracking, budget, scope, change request control, risk management, and quality assurance of the development project team. Assess lessons learned, best practices, and ROI of past programs.
• Ensures projects are completed according to time and budget schedules and that objectives conform to overall standards and operations objectives, and user requirements.
• Lead support of select NA customers in all aspects of "Sales Support" (incentives/seeding/Moto Insiders/training tools). Develops and maintains relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, and vendors to create new opportunities.
• Other tasks as requested by management

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3-5 years of training development experience.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with MS Office, Adobe Suite, Google Apps suite. LMS environments and Android OS. Video development and editing experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to support marketing, sales support programs, and training functions with integrity, professionalism, and self-sufficiency.

Skills and Attributes:

• Experience leading Trade Communications and Sales Support tool projects with a proven record of flawless execution and innovation in the wireless industry.
• Solid analytical and strong project management skills.
• Proactive, innovative, and flexible attitude.
• Hosting training and other events on camera or live stream environments. 
• Excellent in multitasking, comfortable with high pace work environment, and great in building long-lasting relationships.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Occasionally carrying and lifting something up to 10 lbs
• Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

BDS Connected Solutions. (“BDS”) is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. BDS is an at-will employer.

BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey. Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in today’s disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same. Our industry-leading experts never stop working to discover, design, and deploy custom buying solutions that empower brands to achieve and exceed their unique sales goals. BDS is headquartered in Irvine, California with regional offices in New York City, New York; Chicago, Illinois; and Columbus, Ohio. Visit us at www.BDSsolutions.com for more information.