We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Negotiation Learning and Development Associate to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the field of negotiation, either in merchandising, sourcing, procurement, or as a supplier. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading negotiation training and workshops, supporting or leading actual negotiations, and creating and developing learning content centered around negotiation. 

You’ll sweep us off our feet if… 

• Develop and deliver negotiation training and workshops to large groups. 

• Support or lead actual negotiations with suppliers or customers. 

• Create and develop learning content centered around negotiation. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency in learning and development initiatives. 

• Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of learning and development programs. 

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in negotiation. 

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus 

You’ll make an impact by…

• Manages program effectiveness by measuring and analyzing trainee performance; identifying program inconsistencies and deficiencies; reporting inconsistencies and deficiencies to senior leadership; providing performance feedback to associates; working with associates to resolve inconsistencies and deficiencies in learning; and increasing work productivity and reducing overall cost. 

• Implements training development standards and governance by adhering to governance processes for content development and maintenance; communicating standardized training processes to key business partners in order to ensure operational continuity; identifying opportunities to replicate best practices and processes; making recommendations for implementation and delivery approaches; providing process definition and management to the organization; ensuring leadership and implementation teams have necessary materials; and managing the internal control assessment and remediation approach. 

• Manages development of complex training programs, performance support tools, and resources by conducting research on learning needs, learning environments, knowledge gaps, and behavioral changes; supervising development of blended learning options; and ensuring alignment with technology and business support infrastructure. 

• Manages learning content by auditing existing learning materials; reviewing and editing final drafts; adapting content to changing learner needs; collaborating with subject matter experts; determining operating parameters; aligning content with business goals and initiatives; maintaining consistency through quality control measures; and providing project status updates to stakeholders. 

• Creates and oversees the learning environment by researching industry techniques that increase facilitation effectiveness; developing best practice approaches and ensuring integration into the facilitation program; delivering training materials; assessing facilitator performance; providing guidance on facilitator development and performance skills in learning solutions delivery; developing and delivering train-the-trainer programs; collaborating with internal customers; and engaging in facilitation interventions to build facilitator capability and positively impact contact center operations. 

• Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning. 

• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and ensuring diversity awareness. 

• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.