Job Type: Full time
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...Position Summary: 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. Division & Travel Requirement: This position can be based out of either Kannapolis, NC or Aberdeen, MD and will require travel between the two divisions. (flights and overnight travel required.)Essential Functions: Partners with division leadership and employees to assess development needs and desired performance improvementsUtilizes 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 needsEstablishes yearly training plan to meet divisional training and development needsDelivers Gordon Food Service sales training and tracks in LMSEvaluates training effectivenessProvides expertise and training to others utilizing the learning management system (LMS).Coordinates and schedules training activities to maximize human capital and physical resource utilization.Our Ideal candidate will have: Bachelor Degree in Sales or Business Related Field (Preferred)Two years previous communications or training and development experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!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.Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of 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. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. 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. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.