Vehicle Services Training Manager, Riverside CA

Cox Enterprises; Riverside (OH); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote option

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Cox Automotive in the USA is seeking a Vehicle Services Training Manager to lead technician training initiatives across the region. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, developing strategic programs to improve efficiencies and client engagement, and rolling out standardized training processes.

Collaborating with curriculum development and subject matter experts, you will ensure course materials achieve learning outcomes and align with Cox standards while driving performance and growth

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 6+ years in relevant work experience, or MS with 4+ years, or 10+ years with no degree.
• 5+ years of progressive management experience in professional services and training in an automotive workplace.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs full range of Vehicle Operations Training duties for assigned region/group.
• Partner with Curriculum Development to prepare online and written materials.
• Work with SMEs to ensure material aligns with learning outcomes.
• Lead best practice sharing for instructor training and performance.
• Ensure delivery of training supports required competence and knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Training program management

Curriculum development

Communication

Time management

Education

BA/BS + 6 years or MS + 4 years or no degree with 10 years

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Vehicle Services Training Manager

Management Level

Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 25% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $107,200.00 - $160,800.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The Vehicle Services Training Manager will be responsible for delivering industry leading technician training for Manheim technicians. This role is responsible for identifying areas of opportunity for our technicians, with the ability to develop and drive key strategic initiatives around efficiencies, client engagement/success, and overall training effectiveness. Responsible for developing and rolling out processes and procedures to continue to drive engagement through diverse avenues, ensuring those processes are communicated and institutionalized across the team.

What You’ll Do:

• Performs the full range of Vehicle Operations Training duties for an assigned region, group, and/or designated product areas.
• Partners with the Curriculum Development team to prepare online and written training materials.
• Works with subject matter experts to ensure that course material and practical/hands-on experience are designed to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Executes and shares best practices for ensuring excellence in instructor training and performance.
• Ensures effective delivery of training and solutions to support the highest competence given the level of knowledge and skill required.
• Conducts pilot training and provides feedback to adjust materials to better serve Cox team members.
• Contributes to the development and review of new training materials by analyzing technical / learner feedback and adapting materials/methods accordingly.
• Measures the effectiveness of training content and delivery.
• Consult with business leaders, to assess tech training needs and deliver development initiatives that improve performance and that drive business results.
• Direct the implementation of training curriculum standards and guidelines, as well as policies and procedures related to various training and educational programs for the associates.
• Translate desired organizational culture into training mechanisms.
• Communicate training department performance against goals and objectives.
• Build and maintain business relationships with key business partners within the organization.
• Problem-solving; effectively plan, organize, delegate, and follow through to successful resolution.
• Identify training objectives and select appropriate instructional methodologies and procedures such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, presentations, and computer-based training.

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant work experience. Or MS + 4 years of relevant experience. No Degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of progressive management experience in professional service, training, in an automotive workplace.
• Hands-on leadership skills with the ability to thrive under the pressure of a fast-paced organization.
• Be self-directed, energetic, and focused on quality.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Terrific communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large, complex enterprise programs and projects to successful execution.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and influencing skills.
• Ability to quickly assess an opportunity’s potential, leveraging fact-based analyses and industry experience.
• Travel: 25%

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.