Sr Specialist Training Field

Marketing

Sr Specialist Training Field

The Sr Specialist Training Field will be responsible for providing technical expertise and knowledge of our client’s solutions to retail and B2B sales associates via one-on-one and small group trainings, face to face interactions or via phone/webinar. Day-to-day operations requires the ability to travel and lead classroom and/or call center training on client products and services, the ability to coordinate, collaborate, and work autonomously while remaining in contact with key constituents.

Advantage Sales and Marketing LLC dba Advantage Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities

Advantage Sales and Marketing LLC dba Advantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. Advantage Solutions services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Sr Specialist Training Field will be responsible for providing technical expertise and knowledge of our client’s solutions to retail and B2B sales associates via one-on-one and small group trainings, face to face interactions or via phone/webinar. Day-to-day operations requires the ability to travel and lead classroom and/or call center training on client products and services, the ability to coordinate, collaborate, and work autonomously while remaining in contact with key constituents.


Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities


• Presenting and facilitating at small group training events as organized by the HQ or from other business groups in a small meeting room or tabletop atmosphere.
• Presenting and training at local/regional events (attendance of up to 50), at smaller onsite/backroom sessions (up to 5 or 10), and assist district and territory managers in conducting training at retail locations or coaching part-time assisted sales associates.
• Conduct needs assessments to determine learning styles of target audiences and customize/deliver training based on the assessment outcomes
• Design, develop and implement training process to facilitate achievement of client’s training goals and objectives


Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports
- Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports


Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job
- Travel up to 60 %


Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
(Preferred): Choose an item. Or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Degree Program/Major (e.g. Marketing, Business Administration or related field)
3-5 Years’ experience in training design, group facilitation &/or organizational development

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills
• Ability to make Oral Presentations
• Ability to Work Independently & Prioritize with minimal supervision, in order to Meet Deadlines
• Well Organized, Detail Oriented, & able to Handle Fast Paced Work Environment
• Track Record of Building & Maintaining Customer/Client Relationships
• Flexible & Adaptable, able to change & Alter According to changes in Projects or Business Environment
• Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers

Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
(A detailed Environmental and Physical Requirements document is available in the Total Rewards department)
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.


Office / Non-Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb. May have possible exposure to dust, and may require the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds 33% - 66% of the time. A detailed Environmental and Physical Requirements document is available in the Total Rewards department.


Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Advantage Solutions reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).
Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership: These are our values at Advantage Solutions: Come learn why “Winning Together” is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."

Advantage Solutions is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Advantage Solutions will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance. All of our positions require the satisfactory completion of a background check. Please be aware that acknowledging or having criminal convictions does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors including, but not limited to age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, and rehabilitation will be taken into account.