DESCRIPTION

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with Acosta’s Customer base to identify areas of development opportunity for associates working in specialized retail units for Produce/Fresh Training.

• Consult with partners to understand the training needs, assign and execute formalized training programs, plans and curriculum that align with the business needs.

• Facilitate training and development programs to ensure performance and financial metrics are achieved. Gather feedback from training sessions and communicate the feedback to the Acosta Senior Leadership Team.

• Represents the company in a professional capacity to ensure that Fresh associates are properly trained to handle the details of a Fresh Foods department on a day-to-day basis.

• Travel between multiple states & locations with a strong understanding of the diversity in types of cities/locations to ensure training standards and requirements are met.

• Working closely with store management in how to make decisions that drives financial and operational performance for the market by developing and overseeing change recommendations.

• Alignment with Regional Fresh Directors & Market Managers on global initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with Acosta’s Customer base to identify areas of development opportunity for associates working in specialized retail units for Produce/Fresh Training.

• Consult with partners to understand the training needs, assign and execute formalized training programs, plans and curriculum that align with the business needs.

• Facilitate training and development programs to ensure performance and financial metrics are achieved. Gather feedback from training sessions and communicate the feedback to the Acosta Senior Leadership Team.

• Represents the company in a professional capacity to ensure that Fresh associates are properly trained to handle the details of a Fresh Foods department on a day-to-day basis.

• Travel between multiple states & locations with a strong understanding of the diversity in types of cities/locations to ensure training standards and requirements are met.

• Working closely with store management in how to make decisions that drives financial and operational performance for the market by developing and overseeing change recommendations.

• Alignment with Regional Fresh Directors & Market Managers on global initiatives.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Food Safety Certification

Work Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 years of technical experience in retail Produce and Training

• 1-3 years of supervisory/management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and support senior leaders to implement best practices.

• Strong track-record in Produce and Fresh Training as it relates to a retail setting

• Strong presentation skills and with the ability to present to a multitude of audiences.

• Experience with department financial objectives and P&L responsibilities.

• Strong Microsoft office products which include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Zoom

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Food Safety Certification

Work Experience Requirements:

• 1-3 years of technical experience in retail Produce and Training

• 1-3 years of supervisory/management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and support senior leaders to implement best practices.

• Strong track-record in Produce and Fresh Training as it relates to a retail setting

• Strong presentation skills and with the ability to present to a multitude of audiences.

• Experience with department financial objectives and P&L responsibilities.

• Strong Microsoft office products which include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Zoom

ABOUT US

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Corporate

Salary Range: $52,200.00 - $65,200.00

Company: Acosta Services, Inc

Req ID: 1687