JOB TITLE:

Interactive Learning & Development Manager

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time - Remote

TYPICAL/EXPECTED OVERNIGHT TRAVEL:

20% - 30% Travel is Anticipated

ABOUT YOU:

As a Jostens Manager, Interactive Learning and Development, you’ll create a human-centered performance ecosystem where our Independent Salesforce and Internal Teammates are valued, engaged, prepared, and motivated to deliver their best work.

In this exciting role, you’ll build a holistic learning and development strategy that amplifies a continuous learning environment through forward thinking, innovative, and engaging learning opportunities and communications. Critical to success is elevating engagement, fueling curiosity and empowering continuous growth, while amplifying best practices across Jostens.

This position will provide leadership and participation on teams responsible for developing and executing training curriculum, and various training programs such as business unit sales academy; onboarding; regional training sessions; Jostens University; technology school; in field training staff; virtual training programs; and manager and representative certification processes. As well as developing and supporting corporate onboarding and continuous learning paths.

YOU HAVE:

• Passion. Exemplify Revenue Enablement TEAM Core behaviors. Forward thinking. Innovative. Problem Solver. Impactful. Curious. Transformational. Courageous. Understand the larger context within which a program exists, but be 100% comfortable with rolling up your sleeves, get in the weeds, & do what is needed to empower our organization's success. Preferred general knowledge of Jostens product and services. Preferred product and process knowledge within the school environment.

• Technical skills. Knowledge of modern work management applications (Microsoft Office Suite). Hands-on content creation experience required incl. presentation templates, icons and graphics, video editing, and instructional guides. Preferred knowledge of Lessonly, Seismic, Salesforce, Adobe, vimeo, vidREACH, and beautiful.ai.

• Attention to detail. Has the ability to work independently in a remote environment (detail-oriented, balance multiple project/tasks, meet deadlines, and quickly learn new systems). Demonstrated ability & proven track record at defining and managing project priorities and timelines to achieve results. Proven ability to plan and manage work across a complex matrix on a corporate, regional and functional basis.

• Innovation. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organizational goals into actionable plans and initiatives. Deep understanding of communications and learning trends, channels, and digital landscape.

• Great communication skills. Ability to build trusting relationships and collaborate effectively at all levels. Ability to present in a room (in person & virtual) & deliver content in an engaging & compelling manner. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• Experience. 5 years of experience in employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development; 3 years of experience in a leadership capacity. Experience in sales methodologies and models. Must have 5+ years professional experience in high profile communications and learning/training roles. Preferred experience with fast paced independent salesforce. Preferred 3 to 5 years of successful sales experience. Preferred demonstrated success leading and managing people and processes. Preferred Corporate field training experience.

• Education. Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Business, Communications, Education, Adult Learning and/or related field required.

  YOU WILL:

• Manage. The primary focus is to lead the day-to-day operational responsibilities for learning and development. HELP our TEAMS GROW and TRANSFORM through training and coaching. Lead organizational change (learning and communications) with a strong record of transformational learning, coaching and skill building experiences.

• Assist. Support key business and sales initiatives and strategies aligning the business unit’s sales force with overall sales strategy, provide primary leadership in the development and overall architecture for subject matter experts and sales rep trainers in the business. These responsibilities also include providing managers with training support for the implementation of the sales strategy.

• Develop. Lead and develop the communication, learning and engagement strategies and related plans including messaging, interactive content strategy, new approaches for design, development, and delivery, leveraging innovative solutions to engage our independent salesforce and internal teams.

• Communicate. Deliver high level thought leadership and recognized proficiency in learning and communications to support stakeholder groups across multiple functions. Collaborate to deliver next generation learning and content digital experiences through aligning interaction design, personas, user research, design themes and design standards.

• Strengthen. A strong focus on designing, developing and delivering innovative and interactive, in person and digital learning programs. Evaluate the effectiveness of the learning strategy on an on-going basis. Establish KPI and completion metrics for new learning programs to measure and monitor, informing process improvements. Leverage best learning practices, standards, and processes to ensure that value is created through development and deployment of work products. Support additional REVENUE ENABLEMENT projects and initiatives.

• Transform. Operate with a transformation-focused mindset, helping team members to understand how their roles support the larger transformation efforts and supply innovative tactics to support execution. Operate as a strategic leader and business partner who can connect the dots between the functional group strategies. Lead training and faculty of various training programs such as sales academy, regional training sessions, Jostens University, and virtual learning and virtual peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Special focus on consistent consumer focused sales methodologies.

  LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:

• We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.

• We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.

• We believe in flexibility. Work from home or come into the office - the choice is yours with our hybrid work options.

• We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, during a full calendar year, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 sick days, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.

• We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.

• We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $95,000 - $100,000.

  APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• July 26, 2024

  ABOUT US:

  Celebrating over 125 years of business, Jostens has been a part of local communities, working with K-12 schools, colleges and universities, teams, and affiliation groups. Representatives from Jostens touch thousands of schools and groups every day, working to make a difference with products and services that recognize accomplishments and help people tell their stories. These products, along with resources for educators, yearbook curriculum and services to help motivate and inspire like Jostens Renaissance® and Commitment to Graduate (C2G) are all designed to contribute to a positive and rewarding school experience. As a household name and leading brand in our market, we are passionate about being the most trusted partner in celebrating moments that matter. We are a mid-size company with a small company feel, allowing us to move fast and explore innovative ideas.

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  ALL ABOUT SALES:

  Our Scholastic Team combines the independence and freedom of running your own business with the security of a strong financially sound company. You will have the privilege of working with the best schools, administration, and students in the country. You can be proud selling the best quality products with a superior track record for delivery. You also have access to the best tools in education for building climate and culture within a school house. You will be back by a superior marketing, service, and operations teams that are driven to support your growth. We can’t wait to show you what a sales career at Jostens can do for you!

  The yearbook team creates experiences that champion a culture of belonging, achievement, and pride within each school as well as the yearbook division itself. From manufacturing to sales, the division drives for results through agility and innovation while focusing on the customer – exceeding their needs by delivering an end-to-end custom plan that only Jostens and our sales team can provide. Cross-team collaboration and best-in-class technology platforms ensure we get a yearbook in every student’s hand, create a meaningful book for all students while providing a hassle-free experience for the adviser, staff, administration, and community. Strong relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions are at our core driving each team member to be accountable and champion our market leading experiences.

  AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):

  Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at recruiter@jostens.com or (952) 830-3399.

  Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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