Senior Trainer

AutoNation • Irving, TX

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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 courses on automotive sales and service topics, including product knowledge, customer service, and operational procedures, to help associates build the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. The Trainer periodically travels to learning hubs and coordinates the logistics of training events. This position supports AutoNation’s vision to be America’s best place to buy and service cars and trucks.

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 with 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 working with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.
• Ability to adapt training content for diverse learning styles and skill levels.
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience 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 sessions at different learning hubs.
• Manage training logistics, including scheduling, materials preparation, and venue coordination.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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