Apply
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Become a part of a leading beverage distributor by joining GPC, formerly known as Gillette Pepsi! We’re a family-owned, independent distributor of Pepsi and many other tasty and refreshing beverages that are easy to get excited about. Work with the top beverage brands like Pepsi, Rockstar, Starbucks, Celsius, Bubbl’r, and more.  With our employee’s success, we’re able to achieve our mission: To be the best supplier of refreshing beverages….period.
As a Sales Training Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the effectiveness and success of the sales team in your division. Your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and manage comprehensive training programs that empower sales team members with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to excel. Working closely with leadership, you will identify training needs, oversee onboarding processes, and ensure the continuous development of the sales team. Frequent travel within the Mankato division territory will be required.
A Day in the Life of a Sales Training Manager:
• Collaborate with sales leadership to assess training needs, identify skill gaps, and develop tailored solutions to address them.
• Partner with the Sales Team Advisor and Sales Leads to implement training programs, conduct in-field coaching, and provide ongoing support.
• Lead the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition and comprehensive training to accelerate their productivity.
• Act as the subject matter expert for sales technologies, analytics tools, and selling platforms, training team members to maximize their use.
• Foster a positive team environment by building morale, motivating employees, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Contribute to hiring and selection processes, ensuring the team is staffed with highly qualified and competent professionals.
What does it take to be the Sales Training Manager?
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the industry or a distribution environment.
• Proven supervisory experience, with a track record of leading and developing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as scheduling and timekeeping systems.
• A commitment to staying updated on sales trends and training methodologies.
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record, as travel is a key component of this role.
What does GPC have to offer you?
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Medical and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401(k) Plans and Automatic Retirement Contributions
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Accident insurance
• 100% Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Program
• 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation and 9 Paid Holidays per Year
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Product Discounts
• Employee Recognition Program
What You Can Expect at GPC:
• We act with respect, kindness, and humility
• We are collaborative and team focused
• We expect and appreciate hard work
• We have the courage to change
Why join the GPC Team?
Be part of a family-owned business that cares about its employees.  Our employees are why we succeed! We recruit motivated people, reward them and help develop them to reach their full potential while achieving our mission: To be the best supplier of refreshing beverages….period. If you are a motivated self-starter, we want you to join our GPC Team!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
GPC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all qualified individuals and will not discriminate or harass any employee or applicant because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nation origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran or other protected veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense (collectively, “covered veterans”) or other legally protected status.