Divisional Sales Trainer
About The Position
Westlake Financial is hiring a Divisional Sales Trainer to support its sales objectives and provide training to its sales force. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing quarterly and annual sales training plans; assessing the effectiveness of training techniques and programs; and providing current training handouts, slides, and videos. The position also includes reviewing and purchasing potential sales contracts during dealer visits and participating in regional meetings, trade shows, activities, special events, and seminars. Significant local travel is required, with a stated willingness to travel 3–4 days per week. The position requires automotive, finance, and sales experience, along with knowledge of Microsoft Office and web applications. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Compensation is listed as an annual range of $43,888 to $111,900, with monthly bonus potential. The starting compensation will depend on factors including location, skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Requirements
- Automotive, finance, and sales experience is required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required.
- Knowledge of web applications is required.
- Possess a valid state driver’s license.
- Strong supervisory and management skills.
- Ability to persuade and influence others.
- Presentation skills, from initial creation through delivery.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
- Advanced PC skills and the ability to work with multiple platforms.
- Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
- Extensive sales knowledge.
- Previous outside sales experience.
- Knowledge or experience using DealerTrack, RouteOne, or CUDL.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement quarterly and annual sales training plans that support Westlake’s sales objectives.
- Monitor the effectiveness of training techniques and the suitability of training programs.
- Train the sales force.
- Provide current training handouts, slides, and videos to the sales force.
- Review and purchase potential sales contracts during dealer visits.
- Participate in regional meetings, trade shows, regional activities, special events, and seminars.
- Travel 3–4 days per week and make significant local visits to current and potential clients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life insurance and long-term disability plans.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- 401(k) matching.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program, with company matching.
- Wellness programs.
- Metro Tap Card and Metro-link reimbursement for Los Angeles, California employees only.
- Career path opportunities.
- Discounts on parks, museums, movie tickets, and attractions.
- Annual flu shot.
- Paid vacation days.
- Paid sick days.
- Paid holidays.
- HGym access at the Los Angeles, California and Dallas, Texas offices.
- Rental car discounts and Dell Member Purchase Program.
- UKG Wallet.
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Job Type
Full-time
