Product Training Specialist

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma: We pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Subsite Electronics, located at the Ditch Witch campus in Perry, Oklahoma is a division of The Toro Company. Subsite Electronics provides underground construction professionals with the most comprehensive suite of electronic products in the industry, including Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) guidance equipment, utility locators, utility inspection systems, and equipment machine controls. 

Our facilities in Perry stand out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world.  We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people. 

We are growing and adding (2) Product Training Specialists to the team  All applicants will be considered for both opportunities:  

• (1) Electronic Product Training Specialist - focused on Subsite electronic operator training. 

• (1) Service Product Training Specialist - focused on training the dealers and network technicians on how to repair and use the equipment.

The Product Training Specialist designs, develops, and evaluates curriculum and learning solutions for all aspects of selling Ditch Witch and/or Subsite equipment, parts, service and systems.  This training is deliverable to Ditch Witch Factory personnel, dealership, and end user customers.

What Will You Do? 

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: 

• Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate learning solutions for all aspects of the Ditch Sales Division. This includes: Research and developing appropriate training curriculum, materials, handouts and other resources.  Obtain required learning resources. Making presentations before groups of Ditch Witch factory, dealership and customer groups. Measuring the effectiveness of training material. Development of training material and IT-integrated training solutions.

• Present and coordinate delivery of training to Ditch Witch factory and dealership personnel.

• Demonstrate Ditch Witch equipment. This includes choosing suitable demonstration sites, setting up equipment, operating equipment, locating existing utilities and explaining the features and benefits.

• Build and maintain positive, productive business relationships with all customers including Ditch witch factory divisions, Ditch Witch dealerships personnel and end-user customers of Ditch Witch products and services.

• Make presentations to groups of people. This includes gathering, organizing and effectively communicating technical information about technical systems.

• Conduct multiple training seminars and provide expertise to others while teaching Ditch Witch product and systems.

• Exhibit organizational skills, leadership, technical knowledge and safety.

Job Title:  

At the time of a job offer, the Product Training Specialist job title will be determined based on the following criteria:  Candidate's academic background, combined with:  

• Product Training Specialist I:  1-3 years of equivalent experience in a related field.     

• Product Training Specialist II: 2-4 years or equivalent experience in a related field.    

• Product Training Specialist III:  3-5+ years or equivalent experience in a related field.

What Do You Need? 

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

• 1+ year(s) of experience in the training field or equivalent required;  Ditch Witch and/or Subsite Electronics preferred.

• A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, engineering, education and or related field, is preferred but not required. 

• Have relevant knowledge and experience with the Ditch Witch dealership network and consistently exhibit high levels of competency with regard to Ditch Witch/Subsite products. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skill in demonstrating and selling Ditch Witch/Subsite products.

• A high-level of instructor-led traits and skills, including high-levels of customer service, empathy, and people skills. Experience developing multiple levels of learning material and incorporating this into multiple mediums for delivery of this material. Have appropriate training and experience and ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills. This includes the ability to make effective group presentations.

• Upon training, be able to operate and effectively demonstrate heavy construction equipment. This includes work in “the field” or in “dynamic/active” construction site conditions.

• Have appropriate correspondence, record keeping, and computer/ information Technology and enterprising skill sets.

• Ability to attain and maintain a passport, a current vehicle operator’s license; and prepare to acquire and maintain a CDL. 

• Flexible schedule, with availability for overtime as needed.  20% travel anticipated, including various locations in the USA, as well as possible travel to Barcelona Spain.

Sponsorship:  This opportunity is NOT eligible for VISA Immigration Sponsorship, now or in the future.

What Can We Give You? 

At Ditch Witch, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location  a variety of perks, including: 

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment. 

• Location– Conveniently located on-site in Perry Oklahoma. Candidates should prepare for 5-days on-site, with 20% travel as scheduled.  #LI-OnSite

• Wellness- In addition to physical well-being, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee. 

• Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.  

• Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.   

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related needs and conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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