Mgr, Sales Training

Performance Foodservice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Training Manager to train, develop, and manage sales associates using company and local training programs. You will coach new hires in classroom and field settings and track individual performance to prepare them for a sales career.

You will collaborate with departments and vendors to refresh programs, schedule sessions, and expand standard training resources.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of training experience in a professional setting.
• 1 year of people management experience.
• Ability to manage in a dynamic environment with ambiguity and frequent change.

Responsibilities

• Train, develop and manage sales associates using company and local training programs.
• Coordinate training with various departments to ensure trainees are prepared.
• Plan, schedule and facilitate training programs; present and conduct sessions.
• Supplement training materials with local programs and knowledge of products used in the market.
• Collaborate with vendors to arrange outside training programs and lead train-the-trainer workshops.

Skills

Training experience

People management

Project management

Effective communication

Facilitation

Sales training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Communications/related field

Job description

Job Description

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.

• 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 session.
• 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. 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.
• 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 related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• in Communications/related, or equivalent experience
• 3 - 5 Years
• Training experience, including 1 year of people management experience. Must be comfortable in dynamic environment which may include ambiguity and frequent changes. Project management. 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.