Regional Trainer & Training Lead (75% Travel, Remote)

chesterschicken; Oregon (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Chester’s Chicken is seeking a Regional Trainer to lead training initiatives across a defined U.S. region with a home-office setup. The role requires developing and implementing training programs, coordinating materials, and delivering on-site workshops to store teams and operators.

The position involves 75% travel, evenings, and some weekend work, with collaboration across operators, distributors, and the field team. The company emphasizes growth and brand compliance as core priorities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing, developing & implementing successful training programs.
• Proven skills in utilizing adult learning theory to effectively train employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal & written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to resolve field problems: immediate attention and adequate assistance is provided to distributors and customers.
• Committed to fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Must be resourceful, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to learn industry specific software programs.
• 75% travel and evening engagements required. Occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators to conduct new store team training. Coordinates training plans including verification that all training materials and tools are ready.
• Participates in tradeshows and grand openings within a geographically defined area.
• Guides and supports operators to ensure compliance with all brand requirements.
• Works closely with Distributors to ensure that the new store operator has their initial inventory.
• Conducts on-site educational workshops and training sessions for operators and store team members.
• Provides re-training support for operators and store team members as needed
• Complete a variety of administrative duties including follow-ups, weekly expense reports, preparation of classes, etc.

Skills

Training program design

Adult learning theory

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Resourceful

Detail-oriented

MS Office

Industry software familiarity

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chester’s Chicken is seeking a Regional Trainer to lead training initiatives across a defined U.S. region with a home-office setup. The role requires developing and implementing training programs, coordinating materials, and delivering on-site workshops to store teams and operators.

The position involves 75% travel, evenings, and some weekend work, with collaboration across operators, distributors, and the field team. The company emphasizes growth and brand compliance as core priorities.