Brand Trainer

Acadiana Foodservice is an Authorized Local Purveyor of the Boar's Head Brand in southern Louisiana. We take pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional products and services to our clients. As part of our dedication to excellence, we are seeking a dynamic and talented Brand Trainer to join our team.

Job Summary:

As a Brand Trainer at Acadiana Foodservice, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the staff of our valued accounts receive comprehensive and effective training on our products and brand. You will be responsible for developing and implementing training programs that empower our clients' teams with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully represent and sell our products. Your expertise in product knowledge, brand identity, and training methodologies will be essential in enhancing our clients' experience and driving brand loyalty.

Key Responsibilities:

1.

Training Program Implementation:

• Conduct four-hour classroom training seminars for our customers' employees focused on exceptional customer service and learning product knowledge.
• Conduct in-store training sessions for our customers' employees.
• Behind the Counter mentoring and shadowing to ensure the key concepts learned in classroom are being practiced every shift.
• Ensure all approved training materials, including manuals, presentations, videos, and other resources, are available to support effective learning.
• Proper equipment handling. (Slicers, scales, wrapping stations, etc.)
• Certify management and associates.
• Validation & Celebration 2.

Product Knowledge:

• Master the technical and functional aspects of our products to convey detailed information to account staff.
• Keep abreast of product updates, new releases, and industry trends to ensure training materials remain current.

3.

Brand Identity and Messaging:

• Educate account staff on our brand identity, values, and messaging guidelines to ensure consistent representation.
• Assist in maintaining brand integrity, product freshness, and alignment across all levels of management in each account.

4.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Conduct DSE evaluations on every associate that has gone through the training program to review their performance and assess where more training is needed.
• Communicate with store and department management on scores.

6.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain records of training sessions, attendance, and performance evaluations.
• Keep KPIs updated.
• Generate reports to track the progress and impact of training initiatives.

7.

Relationship Building:

• Foster strong relationships with store and department management to understand their evolving training needs and provide ongoing support.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in training and development, preferably in a brand training or product education role.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in using training software and tools.
• Willingness to travel to client locations.

Duties```

• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify gaps and determine training priorities
• Create engaging and interactive training materials, including presentations, handouts, and online modules
• Deliver training sessions in a variety of formats, such as classroom-style, virtual, or on-the-job training
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments and feedback from participants
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of training content
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in training and development ```Qualifications```
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Proven experience as a trainer or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of E-commerce industry trends and practices
• Proficiency in using Adobe Creative Suite for creating visually appealing training materials
• Familiarity with marketing principles, including social media management and market research
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to adapt training methods to different learning styles and audience needs
• Experience with public relations, Nielsen data analysis, sales techniques, budgeting, or other related skills is a plus We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth.

Join our team of trainers and help us empower our employees with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. !

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 4% Match Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Willingness to travel: 100% (Required)

Work Location:

On the road