S&S ACTIVEWEAR
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ABOUT US
S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.
Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Commercial Training and Development Manager is responsible for coordinating and facilitating onboarding and ongoing training programs for the commercial team, with a primary focus on brand and product training. This role involves developing and maintaining training materials, assessing training needs, and implementing improvements to enhance the training process. This position plays a key role within the Sales Enablement team and reports to the Sr. Manager of Sales Enablement.
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
Salaried: $79,305 - $100,453 (based on experience)
Monday - Friday (standard business hours) Full-Time, Exempt
(REMOTE OPPORTUNITY)
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire and include Vacation, Personal, and Sick time; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. You’ll also enjoy discounts on brand‑name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a company that invests in you from day one.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Sales/Commercial Training and Development:
- Coordinate and facilitate onboarding and ongoing training programs for sales, marketing, and other commercial positions.
- Develop and maintain training materials, including presentations, manuals, and online resources.
- Assess training needs and provide recommendations for program improvements.
- Design, develop, and implement training aids to simplify and enhance the training process.
Brand and Product Training:
- Ensure comprehensive training on brands, products, and apparel for the commercial team.
- Collaborate with merchandising and marketing teams to stay updated on new products and brand strategies.
- Create engaging training sessions that effectively communicate product features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
Performance Evaluation:
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance training outcomes.
- Report on training progress and impact to senior management.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in training and development.
- Incorporate innovative training techniques and technologies to improve training delivery and engagement.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field.
- Proven experience in training and development, preferably within a commercial or sales environment.
- Strong knowledge of brand and product training methodologies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.