Automotive Dealership Trainer

Acrisure Protection Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Plan with company  MAt

Flexible Work Schedule.

Medical, Dental & Vision, other volun…

Job summary

Acrisure Protection Group in Irvine, CA seeks an Automotive Dealership Trainer to elevate dealer sales teams in our F&I programs. You will identify performance gaps, deliver classroom and in-dealership training, and coach staff to improve growth and effectiveness within the Sales/F&I department.

Travel is substantial (up to 70%), with remote training options and development of curriculum in collaboration with the Corporate Training team.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of retail automotive experience.
• Strong persuasion, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Willing to travel up to 70%.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction for the Irvine, CA based 5 Day F&I Class and other retail sales and management courses.
• Provide classroom instruction for in-dealership F&I Management and other retail sales and management courses.
• Conduct any training as scheduled by the VP of Training.
• Conduct the specified amount of Performance Standards Achievement Training sessions in underperforming accounts.
• Assist with Southwest Dealer Services personnel development.
• Provide job related classroom instruction for Southwest Dealer Services employees.
• Maintain monthly contact with dealership personnel who have been trained by instructor
• Track and report trainee production figures.
• Assists with other duties as assigned or directed.
• Work with Corporate Training team on the design and development of curriculum.
• Continuous professional development of training skills and participation in company train-the-trainer programs.
• Educating internal colleagues, F&I professionals and dealer owners on the F&I industry.
• Staying aware of evolving industry and product changes and associated legislative compliance issues.
• Attending networking & sales events, trade shows & client events as requested.

Skills

Retail automotive experience

Persuasion & public speaking

Travel readiness

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Southwest Dealer Services: Acrisure Protection Group I KARR Security offers dealer clients the industry leading F&I voluntary protection products, reinsurance/dealer participation programs, anti-theft programs and dealer-centric P&C/worker comp offerings.

The company boasts a national network of more than 3,000 active dealers across all 50 states. With driven focus for product innovation, compliance expertise and results-driven training, Acrisure has redefined how our dealer clients measure success and grow their bottom line.

Job Overview

As an Automotive Dealership Trainer, you will handle the critical function of working with our dealership clients and sales reps to train and elevate their success for selling our products and services. You will be responsible for identifying performance gaps, conducting needs assessments, applying training tools/resources, providing feedback and coaching, and ensuring improved growth, development and effectiveness within the Sales/F&I department. This training includes but is not limited to: field visits with company District Managers, development through remote training, development assessments, and group presentations.

This is an opportunity to lead the world of consultative sales with a recognized leader in the auto industry, which offers the unique environment of being a highly reputable firm with more than 25 years of experience but also engaging in a start-up initiative to expand services and geographic reach.

Responsibilities

Listed responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Classroom Instruction

• Provide classroom instruction for the Irvine, CA based 5 Day F&I Class and other retail sales and management courses.
• Provide classroom instruction for in-dealership F&I Management and other retail sales and management courses.
• Conduct any training as scheduled by the VP of Training.

Onsite Customer Training

• Conduct the specified amount of Performance Standards Achievement Training sessions in underperforming accounts.

Internal Personnel Development

• Assist with Southwest Dealer Services personnel development.
• Provide job related classroom instruction for Southwest Dealer Services employees.

Training Organization & Development

• Maintain monthly contact with dealership personnel who have been trained by instructor
• Track and report trainee production figures.
• Assists with other duties as assigned or directed.
• Work with Corporate Training team on the design and development of curriculum.
• Continuous professional development of training skills and participation in company train-the-trainer programs.

Industry Knowledge

• Educating internal colleagues, F&I professionals and dealer owners on the F&I industry.
• Staying aware of evolving industry and product changes and associated legislative compliance issues.
• Attending networking & sales events, trade shows & client events as requested.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 3 to 5 years of retail automotive experience.
• High School Diploma required; College Degree Preferred.
• Strong persuasion, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Up to 70% travel.
• Required to complete and graduate from our 5 Day SWDS Training Class.
• Show evidence of retail automotive business acumen.
• Show evidence of sales skills and the ability to make appropriate and sound business decisions.
• A strong sense of business ethics and must be able to interact well with clients and customers.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of staff and management.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

If offered a position, all applicants will go through our pre-hire process which includes the following:

• Criminal background check.
• Motor Vehicle Report review.
• Verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hiring.
• Paid Sick Leave and Holidays.
• Medical, Dental & Vision, other voluntary benefit options available.
• Company paid Life, AD&D with Long Term Disability policy providing income protection.
• 401k Retirement Plan with company Match.
• Flexible Work Schedule.

At Southwest Dealer Services: Acrisure Protection Group | KARR Security, we are committed to creating a workplace that values and celebrates diversity. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and given an equal opportunity to thrive.

As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. These decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, creed, genetic information, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

We actively seek to recruit a diverse workforce, embracing employees from all backgrounds who can contribute to our dynamic teams.