Sales Trainer

gfs· Gordon Food Service, Inc.
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📍 Plant City, FloridaFull time

About this role

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

The Central Florida Division Sales Trainer conducts training for Gordon Food Service Division personnel with a heavy focus on sales and training the Customer Development Specialist (CDS).  Determines needs, prepares course materials and facilitates presentation materials.  Follows up on effectiveness of programs and reviews appropriateness of materials.

Essential Functions:

  • Partners with division leadership and employees to assess development needs and desired performance improvements

  • Utilizes Gordon Food Service learning and development resources to help employees improve performance 

  • Collaborates with Home Office Training teams  to identify solutions and develop plans to meet needs

  • Establishes yearly training plan to meet divisional training and development needs

  • Delivers Gordon Food Service sales training and tracks in LMS

  • Evaluates training effectiveness

  • Provides expertise and training to others utilizing the learning management system (LMS).

  • Coordinates and schedules training activities to maximize human capital and physical resource utilization.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

  • Knowledge of adult learning theory

  • 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 skill using audio/visual equipment for presentations  

  • Ability to communicate and present material in a clear, concise manner 

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

  • Knowledge of current industry trends

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BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. 

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

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This Sales Trainer role at gfs is based in Plant City, Florida. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Sales Trainer role in the Gordon Food Service, Inc. department at gfs.
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This Sales Trainer position is part of the Gordon Food Service, Inc. department at gfs. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Sales Trainer job at gfs posted?
This Sales Trainer position at gfs was posted on Sep 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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