Director of Executive Training

Our client, an established national retailer, is seeking a Director, Executive Training, to lead, develop and implement programs to drive Executive job related key capabilities and competencies. The position will demand a real passion and focus on leadership training and development.

He/she will be responsible for the following:

·  Provide vision and leadership for Executive learning and leadership development initiatives with the ability to drive hands-on tactical activities as well

·  Identify and evaluate internal experiences and external programs and systems to create formal ongoing, executive development.

·  Design, write and develop executive leadership development curriculums

·  Present and facilitate executive development, DMT (Dimensional Management Training) certification, and leadership development programs as well as evaluate their effectiveness on an ongoing basis

·  Lead corporate and store executive on-boarding and targeted orientation initiatives

·  Liaise with central store, merchant and other division teams in development of appropriate training programs in line with business needs

 

The qualified candidate must possess the following:

· Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal skills

· Highly engaging, collaborative, and consensus-building style, winning support above across and down the organization

· Ability to function and adapt quickly to a fast-paced and dynamic environment

· Solid experience in designing, implementing and facilitating successful leadership development initiatives and programs

· A strong understanding of instructional design, multi-media training, and knowledge around key learning systems

· Ability to think conceptually and strategically, while maintaining a cost conscious, practical, and resourceful approach to getting the most out of limited time and resources

· Understanding dimensions of learning as it applies to associates in a retail environment, particularly behavioral elements

· Strong analytical capabilities

· High degree of emotional maturity in dealing with ambiguity and difficult situations

· 5-8+ years working in a corporate retail/hospitality or related OD/Program Development setting

· Experience serving central/corporate and field/stores population

· Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree highly desired

 

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