Manager of Product Education

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC•Indianapolis, IN

20h

About The Position

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging. By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people. The Product Training Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of product education for sales teams. This role is critical in developing an organization that understands the important role that our product knowledge excellence plays in the success and growth of our customers and therefore the success and growth of the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Expert knowledge of sales and sales management techniques
Three years of industry experience with demonstrated spirit and wine product knowledge
Certification with Wine and Spirits Education Trust, Court of Master Sommeliers, and Society of Wine/Spirits Educators
Knowledge of adult learning theory and application
Work effectively in a team environment and to collaborate across lines of business and functions
Must be at least 21 years of age

Responsibilities

Administer the education, training, and development programs that foster the organizational expertise needed to maximize employee effectiveness and efficiency out in the market
Implement and facilitate learning and development strategies and programs to meet objectives
Research, identify, implement, and maintain new opportunities for supporting training needs and goals Identify on-going business needs to be addressed and satisfied by meaningful, action-oriented training
Generate reporting of and ensure 100% compliance on core curriculum
Conducts follow up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results
Work with sales consultants and managers, as requested by Leadership Team, and provide developmental feedback and coaching
Oversee the scheduling and coordinating of all sales training classes; develop calendars for initial training program roll-outs and maintenance of programs for employees
Perform other job-related duties as assigned