Automotive Dealership Development Trainer

Advanced Dealer Solutions; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 108,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Advanced Dealer Solutions is seeking an experienced automotive training professional to connect with people and translate proven dealership practices into stronger execution across teams. This hands-on role partners with the Vice President of Dealer Services to deliver training, coach dealership professionals, support product launches, and strengthen the tools that power the ADS development platform.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in automotive retail or training, excellent facilitation and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in automotive/RV/powersports retail or dealership environment.
• Strong understanding of dealership operations and customer journey.
• Confident facilitation, presentation and communication, with engaging delivery.
• Genuine passion for coaching people and building skills.
• Self‑starter with ability to manage multiple priorities and learn quickly.
• Reading a room and giving constructive feedback to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging, high‑energy ADS Skills Courses and training programs (in‑person or virtual).
• Coach F&I, sales, and leadership teams on processes, product knowledge, and performance.
• Partner with VP of Dealer Services to identify development needs and translate into training plans.
• Support rollout and adoption of ADS programs, launches, menu solutions, and reporting tools.
• Create and improve training content for ADS LMS, F&I Academy, and workshops.
• Follow up after training to reinforce expectations and support implementation.
• Represent ADS as a trusted development partner with credibility and energy.

Skills

Facilitation

Presentation

Communication

Coaching

Organization

Public speaking

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching

Training and Development

Full-time | Richfield Ohio | In person | Up to 25 percent travel

$108,000 - $160,000 per year | Compensation commensurate with experience

Turn your dealership experience into a career helping automotive retailers and their teams perform at a higher level. Advanced Dealer Solutions is seeking an experienced automotive professional who can connect with people, command a classroom, and translate proven dealership practices into stronger execution and lasting results.

This is a hands‑on dealership development role for someone who understands the pace and pressure of retail automotive and is ready to make an impact beyond a single store. You will work closely with the Vice President of Dealer Services to deliver training, coach dealership professionals, support product and process launches, and strengthen the tools that power the ADS development platform.

About Advanced Dealer Solutions

Advanced Dealer Solutions is an independent agency specializing in dealership development for automotive, RV, and powersports retailers. Through custom product solutions and a proven training and development platform, ADS helps dealership partners strengthen performance, improve processes, elevate the customer experience, and build long-term capability within their teams.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Facilitate engaging, high-energy ADS Skills Courses and other in-person or virtual training programs for dealership professionals.
• Coach F&I, sales, and dealership leadership teams on customer-focused processes, product knowledge, presentation skills, and performance execution.
• Partner with the Vice President of Dealer Services to identify development needs and turn them into practical training plans and dealership action steps.
• Support the rollout and continued adoption of ADS programs, product launches, menu solutions, reporting tools, and dealership development initiatives.
• Create and improve training content for the ADS Learning Management System, F&I Academy, workshops, and field coaching resources.
• Follow up after training to reinforce expectations, support implementation, and help dealership teams convert learning into consistent behavior.
• Represent ADS as a trusted development partner who brings credibility, energy, accountability, and solutions to every dealership interaction.

What You Bring

• At least 3-5 years of experience in an automotive, RV, or powersports retail or dealership environment.
• A strong understanding of dealership operations and the customer journey; experience in F&I, sales management, dealership leadership, or automotive training is strongly preferred.
• Confident facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to keep learners engaged and translate concepts into practical action.
• A genuine passion for coaching people, building skills, and holding teams accountable to a high standard.
• The initiative and organization to learn quickly, take on new challenges, manage multiple priorities, and contribute ideas that improve the ADS training platform.
• The ability to read a room, simplify complex ideas, provide constructive feedback, and build trust with everyone from a new F&I manager to a dealer principal.

What ADS Provides

• A proven dealership development platform and the opportunity to influence performance across multiple retail organizations.
• Support and guidance from teammates with more than 400 years of combined dealership experience.
• Access to leading product administrators, menu providers, and reporting systems.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Job Details

Schedule and status Full-time

Work location In person at the ADS home office in Richfield, Ohio 44286, with dealership travel as required

Commute or relocation Candidates must be able to commute to Richfield or relocate before starting

Travel Up to 25 percent

Please note To protect current client relationships, employees of current ADS customers will not be considered.