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Learning and Development Manager - GSC - US

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Sysco

Jan 27

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Houston

Requirements

  • 3+ years' experience in sales or training role; equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience working in a project, results-driven or field engagement type role is strongly preferred.
  • High School Diploma required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline preferred.
  • Up to but not limited to 25% travel required for this role.

Responsibilities

  • LDMs are responsible for supporting rotational assignments which includes onboarding and sustainment activities for new colleagues, leadership development activities, business/ functional development. In each rotation, the expectation is impactful facilitation, influencing over program content and processes, shepherding new colleagues and leaders through the onboarding process or new learning, as well as effectively communicating with Market/ Regional/ Specialty/ GSC leadership.
  • Deploy and support Center-led Talent and Learning programming; remain intricately connected to center-led strategies while demonstrating the ability to execute, deploy, and model the behavior changes to embed new Talent and Learning priorities within assigned rotation at Sysco.
  • Participate in collaboration with working team to develop and deliver upskilling and learning needs to address talent gaps; Facilitate with confidence and enthusiasm to effectively influence the desired behaviors of our colleagues and leaders, through multifunctional skill development and leadership programs (Sales, Operations, Merchandising, Finance, Human Resources) via instructor led content, virtual learning, and development workshop training materials as directed. Represent Learning & Development in Meetings and advocate for upskilling & development; proactively promoting learning and development opportunities for colleagues and offering coaching to multifunctional leaders and colleagues.
  • Serve as the learning leader and change advocate for GSC-led transformation and Recipe for Growth initiatives, larger multi-functional deployment plans, and facilitate or support initiative deployment training as directed by GSC.
  • As a learning leader, stay up to date and invest in their own learning and development to remain current with our tools and resources, new technology and industry trends.
  • Actively participate in rotational learning squad to enable our team to support the learning needs of the company while developing our Learning talent by exposing them to new audiences and expanded work.
  • Participate in GSC Learning & Development team meetings, and act as Subject Matter Experts on project work to advance Learning & Development priorities.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Learning and Development Manager at Sysco?

The primary responsibility of the Learning and Development Manager is to create a learning culture across Sysco by promoting learning and development opportunities for colleagues and leaders.

What experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 3 years' experience in a sales or training role, as well as 3 years of experience working in a project, results-driven, or field engagement type role, is strongly preferred.

What level of education is needed for this role?

A High School Diploma is required, while a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is preferred.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, up to 25% travel is required for this role.

What skills are essential for a Learning and Development Manager?

Essential skills include strong program management, strategic thinking, excellent technical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and the capacity to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

Will the Learning and Development Manager be involved in onboarding new colleagues?

Yes, the Learning and Development Manager is responsible for supporting onboarding and sustainment activities for new colleagues.

How does the Learning and Development Manager collaborate with leadership?

The Learning and Development Manager works closely with the Director of Learning and Development and engages with Market/Regional/Specialty/GSC leadership to effectively communicate and implement learning initiatives.

What types of learning interventions will the Learning and Development Manager deliver?

The Learning and Development Manager will facilitate multi-functional onboarding, ongoing learning, and leadership programs across functions such as Sales, Operations, Merchandising, Finance, and Human Resources.

How does this role contribute to Sysco's growth initiatives?

The Learning and Development Manager serves as a learning leader and change advocate, supporting GSC-led transformation initiatives and facilitating training related to deployment plans.

What qualities should a candidate possess to be successful in this role?

A successful candidate should demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, professionalism, and the ability to build trust and credibility while effectively influencing colleagues in both in-person and virtual settings.

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Mission & Purpose

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 3, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our CSR program, including Sysco’s 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, can be found at sysco.com/csr2021report.

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