Sales Trainer

Gordon Food Service; Plant City (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Central Florida Division Sales Trainer to lead sales training initiatives and enhance performance across personnel. The role focuses on needs assessments, material preparation, and professional development for Customer Development Specialists.

The trainer will deliver engaging sessions, track outcomes through the LMS, and collaborate with Home Office teams to ensure training effectiveness and alignment with company programs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training to adults and using LMS platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clear, engaging presentations.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and offer actionable solutions.
• Ability to translate strategic initiatives into concrete objectives and plans.

Responsibilities

• Partner with division leadership to assess development needs and plan training.
• Deliver sales training and track effectiveness in the LMS.
• Collaborate with Home Office Training teams to identify solutions and develop plans.
• Establish yearly training plans to meet divisional needs.
• Coordinate and schedule training activities to maximize resources.

Skills

Adult learning

Presentation skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Presentation development

Stakeholder management

Industry trends

Job description

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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 [e-mail] 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.