SAS Trainer Space and Assortment

Market Type (EM)

Hybrid

Summary

SAS Trainer Space and Assortment

The planogram department onboards an average of sixty to seventy associates per year, highlighting the training team’s essential role in ensuring sustained departmental performance through robust new-hire programs and ongoing development opportunities. The SAS Trainer Space and Assortment is required to possess comprehensive knowledge of organizational procedures, standards, and software platforms to serve reliably as resources for colleagues, stakeholders, and clients. In addition to fulfilling assignments from the Training Manager, trainers collaborate closely with managers and brand leads to evaluate training requirements and to deliver continued educational support as they work to transform newcomers into high performers.

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.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end training process for new employees, including coordinating new hire integration onto the team and monitoring post-training tasks and employee progress.
• Oversee the design and facilitation of refresher training sessions, collaborating with subject matter experts to develop and deliver tailored content to internal teams and clients.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of training, documentation, and communications for process updates.
• Initiate and coordinate technical support & problem resolution.
• Lead the creation, revision, and presentation of training materials to support procedural compliance and operational consistency.
• Contribute to the validation and testing of new systems and workflows prior to deployment.
• Administer and guide multiple structured mentorship efforts.

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 not essential duties and function of this job

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

Field of Study/Area of Experience: 2–4 years Prior space management experience as well as a background in instructional delivery and facilitation

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Highly skilled in all aspects of space planning—including processes, timelines, tools, and planogram standards—and adept at delivering training that accommodates a wide range of learner abilities and styles.
• Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills, both in-person and virtually, with a proven ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and produce accurate, detail-oriented content.
• Take a proactive and dependable approach to identifying and meeting training needs, operating autonomously while maintaining strong collaboration with managers and associates.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in engaging with both leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and workplace synergy.
• Dedicated to supporting individual development through impactful teaching and inventive information delivery, while exhibiting a calm, encouraging, and responsive demeanor in training environments.

Environmental & Physical RequirementsOffice / Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Office / Non-Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent 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.

Additional Information Regarding The Company 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 law.