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Aflac

Feb 13, 2025

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    People, HR & Administration
  • New York

Requirements

  • Broad knowledge of training methodology that enables the application of those principles and techniques to assist agents in acquiring specific skills or knowledge
  • Classroom management skills
  • Excellent verbal/written and presentation skills, a working knowledge of instructional design, and experience with training needs analysis
  • Broad knowledge of how current adult learning theory applies to developing curriculum designed for adult learning
  • Demonstrated experience managing or facilitating projects
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Six to eight years of work-related experience
  • Field Experience and familiarity with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Less than or equal to 75% travel

Responsibilities

  • Supports Market Director with developing a comprehensive plan for coordinating training across the state; works with HQ Field Training Delivery/Implementation teams and field sales leaders to define training modules that work in conjunction with training plans.
  • Coordinates training efforts based on organizational deficiencies identified through observation and data analysis and recommends improvements to the Market Director.
  • Provides consultative services on sales performance and makes recommendations for improvements that will impact performance issues, have measurable benefits, and aligns the overall strategic mission of the Field Force with the company’s business and growth strategies.
  • Gathers insight on performance of the organization from data sets; tracks progress, monitors and measures training effectiveness; conducts organizational assessments and business planning for the state operations.
  • Monitors and evaluates training programs, processes, and practices for quality and effectiveness; delivers appropriate content to address deficiencies; implements state specific training solutions to address deficiencies.
  • Supports the rollout of technology-enabled training; improves training effectiveness by developing new approaches and techniques, making support readily available and integrating support with job functions.
  • Leads the on-boarding training and development of associates, coordinators-in-Training and District Sales Coordinators; aligns training programs to provide progressive support to needed areas within the state; adapts, executes and sustains the delivery of training content and identifies qualified personnel to deliver content as needed.
  • Plans, conducts, coordinates and implements a comprehensive training program geared towards new associate and existing sales staff; adopts a culture of continuous learning, ensuring the maximum effectiveness of the company’s sales efforts.
  • Responsible for establishing a connection to new recruits, acting as an advisor and providing guidance as needed; proactively extends support and resources to new sales school attendees.
  • Utilizes SABA Learning Management System to track training courses/modules, and attendance records, in order to analyze effectiveness of instructor led courses.
  • Conducts performance coaching for the Sales Force.
  • Performs other duties as needed.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer a hybrid work model, allowing employees to work from home for a portion of the week while also reporting to the Aflac office in Holbrook, NY for at least 60% of the work week.

What is the salary range for the Market Trainer position?

The salary range for this position is $73,000 to $172,000.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Bachelor's degree and six to eight years of work-related experience are required, along with field experience and familiarity with various field concepts, practices, and procedures.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, travel may be required, with an expectation of less than or equal to 75%.

What does the training methodology knowledge entail for this role?

Candidates should have a broad knowledge of training methodology that enables them to assist agents in acquiring specific skills or knowledge, along with classroom management skills and experience with training needs analysis.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Market Trainer?

The Market Trainer coordinates training efforts, provides consultative services on sales performance, monitors training effectiveness, conducts assessments, and supports onboarding and ongoing training for new and existing sales staff.

Are there any benefits offered with this position?

Yes, Aflac offers a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, paid holidays, and a generous PTO policy among others.

How does Aflac support a culture of continuous learning?

Aflac promotes a culture of continuous learning by planning and conducting comprehensive training programs for new associates and existing sales staff, ensuring maximum effectiveness of the company’s sales efforts.

Is experience in adult learning theory important for this role?

Yes, a broad knowledge of current adult learning theory is important to develop curriculum designed specifically for adult learners.

What tools does the Market Trainer use to track training effectiveness?

The Market Trainer utilizes the SABA Learning Management System to track training courses/modules and attendance records to analyze the effectiveness of instructor-led courses.

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Aflac

Aflac gives you cash to help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover like deductibles and co-payments.

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