Sales Trainer

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The Central Florida Division Sales Trainer 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.

Essential Functions:

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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Knowledge of adult learning theory

Ability to communicate effectively with excellent presentation skills

Ability to analyze complex problems/situations and provide recommendations and solutions

Ability to translate strategic initiatives into concrete objectives and action plans

Ability to develop presentations, and skill using audio/visual equipment for presentations

Ability to communicate and present material in a clear, concise manner

Ability to interact with all levels of management to facilitate group discussions and convey company programs and training

Knowledge of current industry trends

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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 Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for 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 disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.