Associate Classes
Daymon University offers classes to help our associates deliver value, insight and knowledge to our Customers, Supplier Partners and Ourselves. Following are a few examples of the many Daymon Universtiy programs offered to our Associates.
100 Level
DU 101- Daymon On-Boarding
This interactive, on-the-job training program helps new associates quickly become familiar with Daymon’s culture and business, the services we provide to our constituents, the operation of each company and department within Daymon and their role in creating success for our Suppliers, Customers and fellow associates.
DU 121- Daymon Business Management
This program will aid associates in the day-to-day skills needed to perform the various business management objectives at Daymon Worldwide. This includes instruction on best practices for communicating effectively, category planning, product development, promotions and developing collaborative relationships with our Customer and Supplier Partners.
DU 122- Food Marketing and Sales Seminar
This course is designed to increase performance through a better understanding os essential selling and food merchandising functions.
DU 160- Introduction to Sales Scanning Software
Designed for associates who have direct access to a Nielsen port, this educational experience provides training on the Excel-based Nitro tool. Participants will complete the class with a solid understanding of the basics for pulling information.
200 Level
DU 202- Managing Others
This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage direct reports. The focus of the course will be on buidling proficiencies around making the right hiring decisions, ensuring accurate submittal of pertinent paperwork, building goals, objectives and developmental plans and guiding an associate’s performance through positive and constructive coaching.
DU 203- Business Communication Skills
This program focuses on the foundation of establishing good communication skills, including planning, organizing and delivering more effective communication for face-to-face meetings.
DU 204- SalesAbility
This class assists associates in the development of their selling skills. The instruction includes information on building relationships, planning the sales call, identifying priorities, relating and reinforcing benefits, obtaining feedback and gaining commitment.
300 Level
DU 320-Directing a Successful Private Brand Business
This intensive classroom program focuses on the roles that Private Brand plays for retailers, suppliers, consumers and Daymon. Participants will learn about trends in the Retail, Private Brand and Supplier segments and the impact of these trends on their business.
DU 321- Discovering the Power of Private Brand Category Planning
This course focuses on the key components necessary for developing an effective Private Brand category plan. Participants will learn marketing and category planning concepts and processes with special emphasis placed on Private Brand and integrating the consumer into the processes.
400 Level
DU 401- Leadership II- Building Relationships
This course focuses on strategies to build better relationships with the Customer, Supplier and Daymon Worldwide by tapping into each participant’s strengths and leadership challenges. The program leverages stronger negotiating, collaborating and influencing so that overall teamwork will be strengthened.