Service Sector Advisor (Cookery workplace learning), Full-time, Christchurch

Fluid Recruitment Limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the vocational training sector seeks a passionate Service Sector Advisor to enhance training outcomes in Canterbury. This role involves managing an existing customer portfolio while growing new business through relationship management and tailored vocational training strategies. The ideal candidate will have a chef's qualification and five years of relevant cookery experience, along with proven sales and mentoring skills. Overnight travel may be necessary for client visits, and a car will be provided for this purpose.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of vocational education and training needs.
• Proven sales, account, and relationship management experience.
• Minimum five years of cookery experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients on ServiceIQ training offerings.
• Engage with workplaces and trainees to foster positive experiences.
• Conduct Training Needs Analyses and develop training plans.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship management

Training needs analysis

Mentoring

Education

Chef's qualification

Job description

Service Sector Advisor (Cookery workplace learning)

We’re looking for someone passionate about making a positive impact in vocational training and who thrives on building relationships with proven success in sales, driving learner success, and working collaboratively to improve training outcomes.

This position is based at our Papanui office and covers all of the Canterbury region with overnight travel on a call cycle. You’ll work standard business hours Monday to Friday, and a car is provided for client visits.

About the job

In addition to picking up an existing customer portfolio, you will use your proven sales and relationship management skills to grow new business within the service sectors. Supported by our great ServiceIQ team, you'll be working with customers and learners to:

• Guide clients on the best ServiceIQ training offerings, creating value for both learners and employers
• Engage effectively with a variety of workplaces and trainees across the industries we service, to foster positive learning experiences and ensure programme standards are met
• Conduct Training Needs Analyses, develop tailored training and development plans, and mentor trainees

About you

• A strong understanding of training needs and vocational education
• Chef's qualification and/or minimum five years recent and relevant cookery experience
• Proven sales, account and relationship management experience
• Industry experience in other sectors such as tourism, retail or museums would be an advantage

About ServiceIQ

We’re all about empowering and motivating people to provide great service. We work with our customers to develop the right resources, trainers, systems and procedures, and the right amount of in-depth training and follow up to help them get ahead and stay on top. We embrace Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles and are committed to a pathway of Mātauranga Māori for our people’s development.

How to apply

Please apply via SEEK and let us know how your skills and experience align with this position in your covering letter. For a copy of the position description please contact [emailprotected].

You must be a NZ Resident or hold a valid NZ work visa to apply. Applications will close when we have found a suitable candidate. We will be reviewing applications and contacting candidates as we receive them, so please apply today to express your interest.

Questions for the applicant

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• Have you completed a chef apprenticeship?
• Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?