Training Manager

Job Description

Position Details:

• This position is 100% remote

• Location: Any Operating Company in the East-Central Region

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more

• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system

• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

What you will do

• Works with OpCo Presidents, VP Sales, VP Operations and Human Resources to address the current and future training and development needs of the company.

• Coordinate training within many departments to ensure sales trainees are fully prepared for commission sales.

• Lead the implementation of new hire Onboarding and training with Warehouse and Transportation departments to ensure new hires are fully prepared for high performance for their respective positions.

• Perform and maintain written performance feedback and input for all trainees and trainers and prescribed in the PFG Sales Training Manual and the PFG Operations Training Manual, depending on the position.

• Presentation and training using PFG New Hire Sales Training program.

• Supplement PFG Sales Training Manual with local programs specific to the products and reports used in that market.

• Plan, schedule, and facilitate training programs.

• Serve as an associate advocate during the 30/60/90 days of hire to boost job satisfaction, engagement, and productivity.

• Conduct train-the-trainer workshops with high potential associates to enhance the bench strength for trainers.

• Implement and/or create leadership training modules for operations and sales professionals.

• Track, measure, identify and address training gaps within the operating companies.

Required Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Required Experience:

3 - 5 Years Developing and facilitating sales and operations training programs, street sales and sales management or operations management experience in foodservice distribution, supply chain industry or restaurant industry

Within six months of starting, the incumbent must complete the PFG Train-the-Trainer course and be certified by the PFG Broadline Sales Trainer

Must possess excellent communication and coaching skills

Covey and/or Carnegie certification or ability to become certified within 6 months of placement

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Business management. Operations, sales/marketing or related area