Field Training Manager - Sonic

Inspire Brands • Denver, CO

8d • $77,412 - $151,958

About The Position

As a SONIC Field Training Manager, you will be a part of a fun, exciting culture that goes beyond training. Partnering with your SONIC colleagues, you will use your experience and expertise to support our Franchisees through implementing and training national & regional initiatives.
Passion for success and building strong relationships with Field Operations, Franchisees and their Above Restaurant Leaders will be the foundation to influencing a culture centered around high performance and accountability which embodies our values and delivers on our brand promise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent experience in restaurant and/or retail management with Training, Human Resource, or multi-unit management experience
• 5 - 7 years experience in restaurant and/or retail Training, Operations, or multi-unit management
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
• Must be able to build credibility and trusting relationships
• Good oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Project Management skills
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Ability to influence & persuade without authority
• Demonstrates strategic thinking with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook or equivalent
• Ability to conduct meetings and facilitate effective and engaging trainings in person and virtually.
• Sound business judgement and decision-making skills
• Change management
• Strong presentation skills
• Recognizes and provides feedback on better and innovative ways to accomplish objectives
• Helps identify and resolve project related risks and issues
• Approximately 50-75% travel will be required in support of the position’s responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads all training activities for new initiatives including product rollouts, guest service initiatives, processes, technology, and systems
• Facilitate virtual and in-person training experiences consistently using effective adult learning principles
• Presents content during regional meetings and training sessions with the Above Restaurant Leader audience
• Utilize project management tools and disciplines to execute project processes, including risk management, issues resolution, change management, quality assurance, and document management.
• Drives engagement in support of the initiative to influence franchisees to embrace the needed change within their business unit
• Actively partners to build relationships with cross functional team members, franchisees, and their above restaurant leaders to influence adoption of training principles.
• Collaborates with field team to diagnose root causes for knowledge gaps, operational and training problems, and articulate potential solutions
• Acts as an ongoing Subject Matter Expert for franchisees and their Above Restaurant Leaders for brand initiatives.
• Participates in meetings with franchisees and cross functional team to strategize market and network plans, provide expertise and consulting as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees