Field Training Manager - Dunkin'

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

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent experience in restaurant and/or retail management with Training, Human Resource, or multi-unit management experience

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

• 5-7 years Experience in restaurant and/or retail Training, Operations, or multi-unit management

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

• 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

Travel Recquired