Training Lead, Apparel & Licensing - Remote

Auto req ID: 22739
Title: Training Lead, Apparel & Licensing - Remote
Job Function: Sales
Location: Remote
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?
We maximize employee flexibility and well-being through a virtual mindset that supports our highly distributed, global workforce. We take an outcome-focused, people-centered approach to winning, including welcoming the best talent - wherever they may be.
This remote role is not tightly linked to a physical location and provides flexibility in where, when and how you accomplish your work. Remote employees are expected to have a dedicated, quiet and distraction-free work space and an internet connection that’s sufficient for completing their job remotely.
Job Summary
The Training Lead is responsible for leading Apparel & Licensing (A&L) training projects through the HDU (Harley Davidson University) planning process. This position ensures that all projects use training that drives retail in the dealer network with a strong focus on metrics and driving results. The position will work with Apparel & Licensing stakeholders to ensure the greatest understanding of the Apparel & Licensing businesses regarding products, sales, programs, and promotions. The Training Lead is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals.
Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain standards and procedures for organization supported
• Create, implement, communicate, and facilitate training to drive retail performance in the dealer network
• Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of training
• Identify current and future training needs by evaluating strengths and weaknesses in the dealer network
• Use project management methodology to ensure projects run smoothly, effectively, and on time
• Utilize the HDU development process in all projects to deliver timely and relevant product and retail training
• Build and maintain a trusting relationship with dealers, optimizing responsiveness to dealers and increasing dealer profitability while ensuring achievement of company objectives.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• Coach and mentor others in the department on the real-world retail application of retail tactics to drive revenue and dealership profitability.
• Streamline and improve cross-functional processes by proactively evaluating process concepts and developing new processes
• Employ continuous improvement methodologies to improve processes, understand, contain, and prioritize projects

Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Required
Experience Requirements

• Ability to gather and analyze data to uncover actionable insights to improve and develop training on product knowledge, retail sales, and retail management
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related training and retail experience
• Ability to balance conflicting stakeholder needs and collaborate/influence cross-functional situations
• Ability to learn and change at a rate consistent with what is required by customer needs
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft suite of products
• Proven knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles
• Project Management knowledge and experience
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and influencing without authority
• Demonstrated ability to work interdependently and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal, cross-functional employees to drive projects forward to completion and external partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Harley-Davidson Motor Company product knowledge

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.
The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.
We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range: $98,000 $125,000
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance