Automotive Dealership Sales Trainer

Napleton Nissan; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid vacation and sick time

Health club discounts

Job summary

Napleton Nissan in Elmhurst, IL seeks an Automotive Dealership Sales Trainer to lead and elevate the sales team across Chicago and St. Louis locations.

The role partners with General Managers and Platform Manager to recruit, train, and develop Sales Associates through engaging learning solutions. You will deliver in-field, classroom, and virtual training, manage training programs, monitor effectiveness, and help reduce turnover.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Automotive Dealership retail Sales Manager experience preferred.
• Elmhurst, IL-based; travel up to 40% on weekdays (day and overnight sometimes).
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals.
• Proven ability to attract, develop and retain great talent.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organization and follow-up skills.
• Experience with technology and training tools.

Responsibilities

• Retain newly hired sales associates and reduce turnover.
• Deliver sales training programs in individual and group settings (in-field, classroom, virtual, webinars).
• Present information using various instructional techniques (role plays, simulations, discussions, videos).
• Oversee implementation, delivery and tracking of training programs at dealerships.
• Create a training calendar ensuring adequate training at each location.
• Monitor training effectiveness and adoption of tools and programs.
• Maintain knowledge of new products, services and initiatives.
• Collaborate with partners to address sales performance and training needs.
• Build relationships to identify gaps and solutions.

Skills

Sales training

Leadership

Training delivery

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Coaching

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you a top talent GSM- with a passion for training-looking for your weekends off?

Ed Napleton Automotive Group is seeking an AutomotiveDealership SalesTrainerto join our growing team at based out of Elmhurst, Illinois and supporting Sales Training for a few Chicago area and 6 St Louis area locations.

The Automotive Sales Trainer is a leader who will partner with our General Managers and Platform Manager to help train and recruit Sales Associates, along with delivering engaging learning and development solutions that will help our teams maximizethe productivity and success of ourSales Associates.

What We Offer:

• Top market compensation plans - $150,000-$250,000 annually
• This includes incentive-based pay, so your skill and effort drive your income!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Health Club Discounts & many additional benefits
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

What Makes Us Different:

We are one of the nation’s largest and most successful automotive dealership groups. Proud to be family owned and operated with 90+ years in business!

Representing 25+ vehicle brands across 50+ locations in seven states and supported by over 3,500 employees nationwide!

Job Responsibilities:

• Retain newly hired sales associates and create a system that leads to lower turnover.
• Deliver sales training programs in both individual and group settings, including, but not limited to, in-field training, classroom facilitation, virtual classroom, webinars and informal learning channels such as on-the-job shadowing and coaching.
• Present information using a variety of instructional techniques and formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lectures.
• Oversee implementation, delivery and tracking of sales training programs/projects
• Create a training program calendar to ensure the necessary amount of training is being conducted at each dealership.
• Monitor effectiveness of training within the assigned business segment as well as the adoption and usage of tools and programs.
• Maintain sales knowledge related to newly released and/or enhanced products, services and initiatives.
• Consult with business partners, dealership personnel, and corporate team on sales performance issues and the implications for training and development.
• Build relationships that allow for ongoing collaborative interactions that help identify learning gaps and potential solutions.
• Support training budget objectives by controlling costs and recommending improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Proven ability to work independently and take initiative to proactively complete assignments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Dynamic Classroom and virtual training and facilitation skills strongly preferred
• Demonstrated competency in MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Proven experience presenting information, classroom instruction and sales training methods
• Position is based in Elmhurst, Il; requires up to 40% travel on weekdays (day and overnight required at times)
• Must be an excellent communicator who is proficient in both individual and group coaching and training methods.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Automotive Dealership retail Sales Manager experience
• Position is based in Elmhurst, Il; requires up to 40% travel on weekdays (day and overnight required at times
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals
• Proven ability to attract, develop and retain great talent
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Organization and follow-up skills
• Experience and desire to work with technology
• Valid in-state driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record
• Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with local law/regulations

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws