What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist Training Field position at Advantage Solutions?
Market Type (EM)
HybridSummary
Specialist Training FieldThe Specialist Training Field will be responsible for providing technical expertise and knowledge of our company and client via one-on-one and small group trainings, face to face interactions or via phone/webinar. Day-to-day operations requires the ability to make oral presentations and subsequently, collaborate, and work autonomously while remaining in contact with key constituents.
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
The Company 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. The Company 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 Specialist Training Field will be responsible for providing technical expertise and knowledge of our company and client via one-on-one and small group trainings, face to face interactions or via phone/webinar. Day-to-day operations requires the ability to make oral presentations and subsequently, 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 virtual environment or small meeting room• Trains associates on company culture, the associate role, safety expectations and tools, and all ASM policies/procedures• Participate in various team conference calls as scheduled; providing feedback and better ways of working• Input data into Dashboard to track orientation/training completion• Develops, implements and modifies training programs to ensure effectiveness of programs delivered to each team• Reports individuals progress to manager and identifies additional training needs
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 20 %
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 jobEducation Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: 1-3 Years’ experience in training design, individual/group facilitation/organizational development
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Excellent Written & Verbal Communication SkillsAbility to make Oral PresentationsAbility to Work Independently & Prioritize with minimal supervision, in order to Meet DeadlinesWell Organized, Detail Oriented, & able to Handle Fast Paced Work EnvironmentTrack Record of Building & Maintaining Customer/Client RelationshipsFlexible & Adaptable, able to change & Alter According to changes in Projects or Business EnvironmentBasic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers
Environmental & Physical RequirementsOffice / Non-Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment.
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. The Company 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. The Company 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.
The Company 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, the Company 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.
