Automotive Product Trainer - New York

GP Strategies•Troy, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

GP Strategies is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable Product Trainer to support a territory of automotive dealerships. The trainer delivers engaging product training, coaches sales consultants, and works to improve dealership performance. The role serves as a dealership resource on vehicle features, competitive insights, and sales readiness, helping teams provide strong customer experiences. This is a travel-based, home-office role for someone with automotive industry experience who enjoys presenting, coaching, and building dealership relationships. Training takes place at dealership locations, regional meetings, and special events, with approximately 80% travel within the assigned territory. The candidate must reside within that territory. GP Strategies is a global talent transformation provider that delivers consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions. The company reports more than 4,000 employees in over 30 countries and describes a culture centered on performance, respect, fairness, and collaboration. GP Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

3–5 years of automotive retail or automotive-related experience.
Strong understanding of vehicle technology, light truck fundamentals, trailering, and infotainment systems.
Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and coaching skills.
Proficiency with PowerPoint and general computer literacy.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must reside within the assigned territory.
Ability to travel approximately 80% within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-dealership training sessions that meet established performance standards.
Train sales consultants on vehicle features and technology, trim differences, trailering, light-duty truck fundamentals, and infotainment systems.
Facilitate small-group sessions and large meetings with energy, clarity, and credibility.
Coach sales teams on presenting product benefits, demonstrating features, and building customer confidence.
Observe sales interactions and provide actionable feedback to improve sales readiness and product knowledge.
Develop and maintain a training schedule aligned with dealership needs and regional priorities.
Collaborate with regional personnel to understand performance goals and focus areas.
Respond flexibly to urgent requests, special assignments, and dealership events.
Facilitate product launch events and introduce new product features and technologies.
Deliver competitive overviews and maintain up-to-date product knowledge through ongoing study.
Submit schedules, training rosters, activity reports, and expense reports accurately and on time.
Represent the training organization professionally and communicate effectively.