Reporting to the IFS Business Change Manager - West, the BC Sales Trainer will partner with leadership and the national training team to lead learning and development.

You will play a key role in creating, implementing and conducting training that is aimed to help the sales teams achieve their sales and career goals.

Location : Calgary, Alberta

Note : This is a hybrid role with the expectation to be at the Distribution Centre office 3 days a week.

Essential Functions :

Assess organizational training and development needs through surveys, interviews and communication with team members.

Stay up to date with the latest trends in learning & development

Create, organize, plan, and present various forms of onboarding, orientation, and skills training.

Develop and acquire unique training plans and materials to fulfill the specific needs of our team members.

Use various learning formats including in-person and virtual training, experiential / simulations, and videos.

Maintain training & development KPIs and evaluate program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.

Participates in the National Training Council to develop and maintain training materials for the sales force.

Delivers Gordon Food Service training and tracks in the Learning Management System and provides expertise and training to others utilizing the learning management system (LMS).

Occasion travel required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Associate Degree in Adult Education required

Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Business or related field preferred

Two years’ previous communications or training and development experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

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 skills using audio / visual equipment for presentations

Ability to interact with all levels of management to facilitate group discussions and convey company programs and training

Experience in training both in-person and remote teams

Knowledge of current industry trends

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