Food Sales Training Manager (Grand Island to North Platte)

Cash-Wa Distributing•Kearney, NE

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a subsidiary of a Fortune 100 company with growth opportunity, we are hiring a Sales Trainer who will provide essential training to new outside food sales area managers as well as on-going training to support continued sales growth. This position will primarily work out of the Kearney, Nebraska office but could regularly conduct training east to Omaha and West to Cheyenne. The purpose of this role is to train, develop and manage sales associates. Using company and locally developed training programs, work with new hires in classroom and field settings to prepare them for a sales career. Responsible for tracking individual performance. Implement new sales management training programs. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company. Implement standardization and best practices, while maintaining training documentation and resources for the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Business, Sales, Marketing, Communication or related field.
5 years of related experience required.
6 months of supervisory or management experience required.
Training experience, including 1 year of people management experience.
Must be comfortable in dynamic environment which may include ambiguity and frequent changes.
Project management experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
Ability to moderate large groups and lead initiatives with minimal guidance.
Developing and facilitating sales training programs; street sales and sales management experience in foodservice distribution, or restaurant industry experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the business to address the current and future sales force needs of the organization.
Review existing training programs and suggest enhancements/modifications in order to improve engagement, learning, retention and/or to meet the changing needs of the organization.
Coordinate training with various departments to ensure sales trainees are fully prepared.
Present and train sales associates; conduct or facilitate required and recommended training sessions.
Supplement Training Manual with local programs specific to the products and reports used in that market.
Maintain knowledge of new methods and techniques for training, and training requirements applicable to the organization and/or industry.
Plan, schedule and facilitate training programs.
Collaborate with vendors and third-party training providers to arrange employee participation in outside training programs; where applicable.
Conduct train-the-trainer workshops where applicable.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.