Trainer - Houston

Group 1 Automotive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Training Specialist to design, develop, and deliver engaging training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.

You will facilitate in-person and virtual sessions, update materials, assess needs, and measure effectiveness, with travel over half the time. Automotive industry experience is a plus. LT offers opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in training, facilitation, or instructional design.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with training technologies and LMS platforms.
• Ability to assess training effectiveness and adjust programs accordingly.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions, both in-person and virtually.
• Develop and update training materials, including presentations, guides, e-learning modules, and job aids.
• Assess training needs through collaboration with leadership, employee feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Adapt training methods to different learning styles, ensuring maximum engagement and retention.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, surveys, and performance metrics.
• Provide coaching and support to employees, ensuring they apply learned skills to their roles.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve training programs.
• Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling sessions, securing training spaces, and managing training materials.

Skills

Training experience

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Presentation skills

Tools

LMS

Zoom/Teams

Web conferencing tools

Job description

About Us

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees. At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.

Overview

This person will be responsible to design, develop, and deliver engaging training programs that enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance. The Trainer will play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous learning by implementing effective instructional methods, utilizing adult learning principles, and measuring training effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions, both in-person and virtually, to support employee development.
• Develop and update training materials, including presentations, guides, e-learning modules, and job aids.
• Assess training needs through collaboration with leadership, employee feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Adapt training methods to different learning styles, ensuring maximum engagement and retention.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, surveys, and performance metrics.
• Provide coaching and support to employees, ensuring they apply learned skills to their roles.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve training programs.
• Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling sessions, securing training spaces, and managing training materials.

Qualifications

• 3+years of experience in training, facilitation, or instructional design.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using training technologies, such as Learning Management Systems (LMS, Xtime, CDK, E-leads, roadster, etc.) and virtual training tools such as zoom or teams.
• Ability to assess training effectiveness and adjust programs accordingly.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in automotive is preferred but not required.
• Certification in training and development (e.g., CPTD, ATD, or equivalent) is a plus.

Travel Requirements

• More than 50%

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all applicable pre-employment requirements in accordance with federal, state, and local law.