Bakery Tech Trainer (Food Broker)

Are you passionate about the art of baking and eager to share your expertise? We are seeking a dedicated Bakery Trainer to join our team and lead the way in crafting delicious bakery goods. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to inspire and educate our in-store bakery employees on the intricacies of baking, decorating, and the proper handling of bakery items. Your guidance will ensure our products not only taste exceptional but also showcase the beauty and care that goes into each creation. Join us and help elevate the bakery experience for both our team and customers alike!Position Summary:The Affinity Bakery Tech Trainer role will be responsible for supporting our retail accounts and growing the mutual sales and profits of manufacturer's products through various support activities, primarily in a retail account environment. This position requires daily travel to store/venue locations. Overnight or weekends may be required to support new store opening, remodels or training sessions.Essential Functions:Represent Affinity in an ethical and professional mannerDaily travel to visit retailers independently to ensure client/customer requirements are met.Assist with new store openings/remodelsTraining of customer employees to ensure that their team is developed to handle the complexities of the Bakery and/or Deli departmentsTraining of new associates.Training experienced associates on new programs.Assist and train store personnel with retail execution (product production and merchandising (plan-o-grams).Focus on the sale and service of Manufacturers products.Support the development, implementation, training and execution of all products and programs to ensure success.Support direct sales of manufacturers products in person and remotely via phone or customer survey.Conduct product checks at customers locationsConduct product surveys within the competitive marketIdentify and communicate any new items or programs within the marketSubmit Weekly Activity Report to include all important sales and technical related activityBuild mutual sales and profitsEducation and Experience:2+ years teaching or professional training experience2+ years sales experience in a food related field2+ years of hands-on experience in a bakery or deli or foodservice operationKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must have knowledge of in-store bakery/deli operationsAbility to assist in the development, support, training, and implementation of bakery/deli programs as directed.Excellent relationship building is criticalFlexible and able to manage adversityStrong communication and influence skillsProblem solving skillsTime management skillsBasic technology skills communicating through mobile devices phone, email, photos, text messagingMicrosoft Office Suite experience a plusSelf-starter with entrepreneurial spirit and committed to being the bestPhysical Requirements / Working Conditions95% daily travel.Reliable transportation for daily visits to store/venue locationsA flexible work schedule is required.Typically, early AM to mid PM schedule Monday through Friday.Exceptions will include evenings and/or weekends to support new store openings or other customer events.Ability to perform hard work in a fast-paced work environment and meet the defined physical activities, (lifting, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, etc.)Ability to lift 30lbs shoulder height unassisted.Floor stock rotations of refrigerated and frozen food items in cooler and freezer casesInspection and moving of product in cooler and freezer and storage areasProduction of food products in store facilities using industrial machinery including ovens, fryers, ranges, etc. The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.