Senior Trainer

AutoNation

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About The Position

The Senior Trainer facilitates in-person and virtual operational and/or leadership training for associate- and manager-level roles. The role delivers engaging learning modules at designated learning hubs and remotely, supporting associates’ proficiency and success in providing service in the automotive industry. Training topics may include automotive sales and service product knowledge, customer service, and operational procedures, aligned with AutoNation’s vision to be America’s best place to buy and service cars and trucks.

The trainer evaluates associate learning through methods such as quizzes, role-plays, and simulations, and provides constructive feedback and coaching. The role collaborates with training managers, learning and development teams, instructional design teams, operational leaders, associates, and learning hub staff. It also coordinates travel and training-event logistics, including scheduling, preparing materials, and coordinating venues. Periodic travel of up to 50% is required.

AutoNation describes its culture as dynamic, positive, fast-paced, and characterized by change and innovation. It values a positive attitude, work ethic, adaptability, collaboration, continuous learning, integrity, relationship building, professional maturity, and approachability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or business administration, or relative work experience.
• Proven experience delivering training sessions.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, including the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in virtual training platforms and multimedia tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite and Workday Learning.
• Willingness to travel periodically up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering training within the automotive industry.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.
• Ability to adapt training content for diverse learning styles and skill levels.
• Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role within a training environment.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing training effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate interactive in-person training sessions at designated learning hubs.
• Conduct virtual training sessions for remote associates using appropriate platforms.
• Deliver operational courses on automotive sales and service, including product knowledge, customer service, and operational procedures.
• Assess associate performance and comprehension using methods such as quizzes, role-plays, and simulations.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to support associates’ continuous improvement and development.
• Collaborate with training managers, learning and development teams, instructional design teams, and operational leaders to align training initiatives with business objectives.
• Communicate with associates, learning hub staff, and stakeholders to coordinate training activities.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for on-site training at different learning hubs.
• Manage training-event logistics, including scheduling, preparing materials, and coordinating venues.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear.
• Access to deals and discounts through YouDecide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior