Automotive Dealership Performance & Training Manager

The Friedkin Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Friedkin Group is seeking a Performance Development Manager to lead GSFS Group accounts in designated regions and drive dealership performance using our proven training and development processes.

You will work under the Director of Training to enhance the skills of Sales and F&I teams, increase revenues, and build strong dealer relationships. Expect significant travel and a focus on measurable performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-7 years field experience or related area.
• 4-6 years retail automotive F&I experience preferred.
• Experience with multiple Dealer Management Systems (DMS) preferred.
• Sales or travel industry experience preferred.
• Salesforce, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word skills mandatory.
• Extensive knowledge of retail automobile dealership operation.
• Proven retail sales experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine account needs and articulate to District Sales Manager and GSFS Group Training & Development.
• Create 90 day development plan and communicate to resources and stakeholders.
• Model and demonstrate GSFS Group Sales and F&I Process in the retail environment.
• Create the will to grow in both seasoned and inexperienced F&I managers.
• Train and manage F&I Menus and Performance Reporting platforms.
• Develop relationships with dealership personnel and Area Management.
• Assist dealerships in establishing and meeting performance standards.
• Positively impact dealer relationships for Area Management Teams.
• Maintain organized schedule and calendar by assignment.
• Learn, apply and maintain legal and ethical automotive compliance.
• Ability to quickly learn and recall product knowledge.
• Understand and communicate loyalty and retention impacts between Sales, F&I, and Fixed Ops.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Automotive retail knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Friedkin Group is seeking a Performance Development Manager to lead GSFS Group accounts in designated regions and drive dealership performance using our proven training and development processes.

You will work under the Director of Training to enhance the skills of Sales and F&I teams, increase revenues, and build strong dealer relationships. Expect significant travel and a focus on measurable performance improvements.