Job Title : Sales And Training Specialist
Position Summary : Conducts training for Gordon Food Service Division personnel with a heavy focus on sales and training the Customer Development Specialist (CDS). Determines needs, prepares course materials and facilitates presentation materials. Follows up on effectiveness of programs and reviews appropriateness of materials.
What you will do :
- Partners with division leadership and employees to assess development needs and desired performance improvements
- Utilizes Gordon Food Service learning and development resources to help employees improve performance
- Collaborates with Home Office Training teams to identify solutions and develop plans to meet needs
- Establishes yearly training plan to meet divisional training and development needs
- Delivers Gordon Food Service sales training and tracks in LMS
- Evaluates training effectiveness
- Provides expertise and training to others utilizing the learning management system (LMS)
- Coordinates and schedules training activities to maximize human capital and physical resource utilization
- Performs other duties as assigned
What you will bring to the table :
Two years previous communications or training and development experience strongly preferredKnowledge of adult learning theoryAbility to communicate effectively with excellent presentation skillsAbility to analyze complex problems / situations and provide recommendations and solutionsAbility to translate strategic initiatives into concrete objectives and action plansAbility to develop presentations, and skill using audio / visual equipment for presentationsAbility to communicate and present material in a clear, concise mannerAbility to interact with all levels of management to facilitate group discussions and convey company programs and trainingKnowledge of current industry trendsBe part of an amazing culture where what matters to you, matters to us! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment... For full info follow application link. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.