Sales Technical Training Director

Our client is searching for a Sales Training Director for New London, CT.Our client is a global leader in enterprise copper Category 5e and Category 6, fiber optic and residential high performance, structured cabling systems. From end-to-end, this company offers the world's most extensive range of connectivity products including patch panels, patch cords, workstation outlets, cable management systems, 110 cross-connect systems and moreFor more than 35 years, this company has provided enterprises with the most advanced connectivity systems to support today's evolving networks and future applications. Their innovative solutions have provided exceptional results for end-users in all markets. With sales offices in the USA, Canada, Central/South America, Europe and Asia, and production facilities in the USA, Mexico and Asia, this company is able to serve markets throughout the world with an outstanding level of service and dedication.With net sales close to $4 billion in 2004, this company employs 27,000 people globally, has operations in 60 locations worldwide and sells in more than 160 countries.This position will ensure the planning, organizing, delivering and managing of all aspects of internal/external Sales Technical Training for Field Sales, LNA Associates, Contractor Certification, Consultants, Contractors, Distributors.  Execute the training needs analysis and evaluation for all internal/external customers.  Design, develop, and update technical training courses and materials.  Maintain and update curriculum that will help personal, global, regional and area growth. Responsibilities: Partner with Senior Management across the company to understand business requirements Develop and analyze relevant technical training to support strategic business objectives Manage associates Coordinators and schedule resources for all company training needs Develop and manage departmental budget Provide customer support including but not limited to written and oral technical support, design assistance, response to RFIs, development of sales tools, training and other support for employees Provide monthly training on product R&D Engineering -  Summarize standards information from Engineering to provide to customer and sales Negotiate contracts for consultant training Develop new training courses with the introduction of new products or services Assess, develop, and plan implementation for selected learning formats Plan and promote classes Maintain expertise in subject matterQualifications: BS/BA in Organizational Development, Telecommunications, Engineering or related field.  Masters degree preferred 10 years experience with Organizational Revenue in excess of $100 Million and solid knowledge of connectivity/wireless products Demonstrated significant initiative leadership Strong analytical skills with managing and analyzing financial data Advanced and verbal written communication skills Potential to lead strategic change to promote revenue growth Solid familiarity with connectivity/wireless systems Strong technical training background Data communication/electronics background RCDD, LAN certification a plusIf you are interested in applying for this position, please attach a Word resume to melissa@mrfairfield.com .  All resumes are confidential and will not be sent into any company without permission.  MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: New London, CT 06320 JOB CATEGORY: Sales/Retail/Business Development TYPE: Full Time, Employee JOB REFCODE: STTD04282008 COMPANY: MRINetwork