Automotive Technical Training Specialist

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Automotive Technical Training Specialist to deliver factory training to Toyota dealership technicians and support dealer leadership on growth and retention.

You will prepare, present and develop technical instruction across classroom, virtual and shop settings, create training materials, and build strong relationships with dealer associates while coordinating with the Fixed Operations leadership.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years automotive technical experience in a dealership or manufacturer.
• ASE certifications: multiple A1–A8; Master and/or Advanced Drivability preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willing to relocate throughout the region (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina).
• Growth mindset, time management and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver factory training to Toyota dealership technicians and advise leadership on growth and retention.
• Prepare and provide technical instruction in classroom, virtual and shop environments.
• Responsible for training materials and course development.
• Build and foster relationships with Toyota dealer associates.
• Manage technical training for assigned dealers to ensure technicians have training and certification requirements as outlined by Toyota.
• Collaborate with Toyota dealerships and local/state automotive education institutions to recruit and retain students.
• Interact with Fixed operations leadership and training team.
• Overnight travel required - Minimum four to eight nights per month.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Automotive/Technical fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Automotive Technical Training Specialist, based in Jacksonville, FL, at Southeast Toyota Distributors is responsible for delivering factory technical training to Toyota dealership technicians, as well as providing consultative services to Toyota dealer leadership to support the growth and retention of technicians.

Responsibilities

• Delivering factory technical training to Toyota dealership technicians and offering consultative services to Toyota dealer leadership on the growth and retention of technicians.
• Prepare and provide technical instruction in both classroom, virtual and shop environments
• Responsible for training materials and course development
• Build and foster relationships with Toyota dealer associates
• Manage technical training for assigned dealers, to ensure technicians have all necessary training and certification requirements as outlined by Toyota
• Work with Toyota dealerships along with local and state automotive education institutions to recruit and retain new students
• Interact and collaborate with Fixed operation leadership and training team
• Overnight travel required - Minimum four to eight nights per month

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of Automotive technical experience with a dealership or manufacturer
• Multiple A1-A8 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications. Preferred – ASE Master and/or Advanced Drivability Specialist
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word and PowerPoint)
• Willing to relocate throughout the region (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina)
• Individual must demonstrate motivation to act on departmental initiatives, possess a growth mindset, and exhibit excellent time management and communication skills.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in Automotive /Technical fields is considered a plus, not a requirement.
• Associates in this role are subject to our Safe Driver Program and Motor Vehicle Records monitoring.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.

JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard any characteristic protected by law – whether actual or perceived – including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.

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