Account Training Manager

Job Summary:

The Account Training Manager is responsible for the development of brand training tools/materials for the field team and managing one or more of Winston's brands/clients. In this position, you will collaborate cross-functionally with the Account Management, Field Operations, and the Recruiting teams to ensure 100% execution of all client projects.

Problem Solving and Decision Making:

• Must be solution-oriented, with the ability to turn challenges into opportunities at Retail and coach field team to do the same via strong relationships with Visual, Store and Department Management

• Support Field Training Associates (FTA) development on respective brands in conjunction with the Regional Manager.

• Ensure consistency in training and development strategizes within field training management team

• Evaluate team visit reports/photos to ensure on floor results are visualized and communicated to our clients

Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 years of retail, wholesale or branded apparel experience

• BA/BS Degree or Fashion/Merchandising Degree

• Previous work as a retail coordinator, preferred

• Management experience in business or retail environment

• Regional at an apparel company, preferred

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent and proven training skills, coaching skills and presentation skills

• People Management, Development and Assessment resulting in a strong team

• Computer skills proficient in:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, the ability to master our field visit report/photo reporting system and utilize digital photography

• Professional and influential demeanor with senior and middle management at retail and clients

• Effective negotiating skills and effective interviewing skills (recruiting/hiring a plus)

• Ability to adjust to change regularly and be motivated by working with a variety of brands, categories and retailers

• Must be exceptionally organized and a master at Time Management

• Must be flexible for nights, weekends, and holidays