National Automotive Trainer - 100% Travel

CDK Global; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

CDK Global is seeking a National Trainer to install CDK solutions for dealerships and train users virtually or on-site. The role requires extensive travel, frequent client interactions, and the ability to manage multiple training projects across workflows.

The position emphasizes hands-on instruction, adult learning techniques, and coordinating go-live readiness with dealership teams. Travel-heavy duties include extended driving and flying as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail automotive experience.
• Retail automotive management experience required.
• Willingness to travel 100% including flying.
• Availability for periodic weekend travel and/or work requests.
• Flexible to non-standard working conditions, including standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Consults, installs and trains customers on CDK Global solutions across workflows (parts, service, accounting, sales).
• Queries customers to tailor configurations to business needs and recommends solutions.
• Verifies setup configurations and conversion data for accuracy.
• Conducts status meetings to review open issues and finalize action plans with the client.
• Documents project status with daily trip reports and communicates with stakeholders.
• Facilitates training readiness and go-live activities; monitors trainee progress.
• Acts as a mentor; trains new associates and tracks progress.
• Supports leadership by focusing on milestones and improving customer experience.

Skills

Travel readiness

Retail automotive experience

Retail automotive management

Flexibility/stand/walk

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent knowledge/experience

Job description

CDK Global is seeking a National Trainer to install CDK solutions for dealerships and train users virtually or on-site. The role requires extensive travel, frequent client interactions, and the ability to manage multiple training projects across workflows.

The position emphasizes hands-on instruction, adult learning techniques, and coordinating go-live readiness with dealership teams. Travel-heavy duties include extended driving and flying as needed.