Learning & Development Program Manager

Asbury Automotive•Sandy Springs, GA

About The Position

Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. They are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through their commitment to their team members, guests, and partners. Their culture, grounded in their North Star and Compass and powered by their DRIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. Asbury works to provide exceptional experiences for guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. The company has been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World report. The Learning and Development Program Manager is responsible for implementation, management and maintenance of the learning and development programs and training initiatives. This involves training, onboarding new trainers to the team, development content, reporting and program/project management.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong graphic design ability
Thorough understanding of training processes
Ability to moderate large groups
Extremely organized and detail-oriented
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
At least two years of experience in training

Nice To Haves

one year of supervisory experience recommended

Responsibilities

Oversees the execution of training initiatives, manage schedules, registration and ensures alignment with strategic objectives
Updates and maintain training content, programs and resources across all Learning and Development
Serves as a Learning and Development trainer to facilitate training to team members
Learns and is well versed in Guest Centric Training to teach curriculum to all Team Members and new hires
Reviews existing training programs; suggests enhancements and modifications to improve engagement, learning, and retention and/or to meet the changing needs of clientele, the organization, or the industry
Ensures that training materials and programs are current, accurate, and effective
Develops and monitors metrics and reports to assess program effectiveness, collect feedback and integrate training approaches as needed
Partners with the Learning Management System teams to develop and track course data within the LMS
Works with leaders and team members to coordinate training schedules and logistics to meet the needs of the business
Provides regular feedback to store level leadership regarding current class attendees and program changes
Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization

Benefits

Weekly pay
Paid holidays & paid time off
Paid training
Stock Awards (select management and front-line team member’s eligible)
Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
Paid Parental Leave
Health savings
Flex spending accounts (tax free)
Short-term and Long-term disability plans
Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
401k with company match
Digital career path tool to assist with career development
Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
Professional growth and development opportunities
Student loan relief resources
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
Scholarship awards
Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities