Description
Oakley, Inc. is a sport and lifestyle brand, driven to ignite the imagination through the fusion of art and science. Oakley's thirty-year legacy of invention has led to a diversified range of products including high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. The essence of the brand is communicated through professional and amateur athletes who see impossibility as just another challenge, and their dedication inspires Oakley to seek out problems, solve with innovation and wrap invention in art. Headquartered in Southern California, the company's optics brand portfolio includes Eye Safety Systems, Fox Racing, Revo, Arnette, Mosley Tribes, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, and Paul Smith Spectacles. In addition to its wholesale business, the company operates retail locations including Bright Eyes, N3L, Oakley O Stores, and The Optical Shop of Aspen. Exceeding the limits of possibility for more than thirty years, Oakley serves the demands of world-class athletes with unbeatable technologies including High Definition Optics® (HDO®).
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for coordinating and scheduling training programs to support and enhance the overall store performance and effectiveness.
Facilitate formal and informal product knowledge, consumer experience and sales training.
Present information using a variety of instructional techniques including role-playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, and multimedia that engage the learner, encourages participation, and ensures learning transfer.
Maintain participant manuals, leader's guides, and other training collateral or programs. Creation of job aids, handouts, and other learning tools may be required.
Explore best practices in the training, development, and retail industry on a continuous basis.
Motivate team and exemplify skills to increase and drive sales.
Responsible for conducting needs analysis to provide refresher and skill enhancement training.
Responsible for promoting a culture that is consistent with the standards of Oakley.
Ensure the quality and content of each training session is consistent at all stores.
Serve as a role model to customer service standards.
60% travel.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1-3 years of retail, sales, or customer service experience.
Some college or similar work experience required.
Previous standup training and facilitation experience.
Effective in coordinating multiple projects and at multiple locations concurrently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Motivated self-starter, exhibits leadership abilities, and is team oriented.
Ability to create relationships with store leaders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and demanding environment.
Ability to work well with individuals at all levels and from various backgrounds.
Passion, enthusiasm and drive for results.
Experience with MS Office Suite.
PLUS FACTORS:
4-year degree in Communications, Education or other related field.
Experience in instructional design, classroom delivery and developing training materials for continuous adult learning.
Knowledge of Oakley's products, vision and philosophies.
Job: Retail Corporate
Primary Location: United States-California-Foothill Ranch
Organization: Oakley
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Oct 7, 2009
Unposting Date: Ongoing