Commercial Product Trainer - Automotive - 90% Travel

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Covers Dallas, Oklahoma City and Kansas City
General Summary:
Under the direction and support (remotely) of a Performance Coach, this position contacts a territory of dealerships to facilitate training and improve commercial sales consultant performance and application of product information. The trainer works with a comprehensive knowledge of the brands, including products, vision and training priorities to conduct in-dealership training and coaching.

• Facilitate interactive training sessions in accordance with performance standards
• Responsible for performance improvement and product training within assigned dealerships
• Identify opportunities for coaching sales consultants to manage objections & put knowledge into practice
• Deliver extended learning with pre- & post- engagement activities & email communications
• Engage the Sales Manager with training debrief and promotion of new hire support
• Develop & manage schedule to support dealer needs while working with regional personnel on direction and priorities
• Conduct special training assignments & facilitate large group meetings as required
• Conduct launch training events as required
• Completes on-going brand study & competitive reviews
• Submit schedules, rosters, activity reports & complete other administrative duties according to performance standards
• Demonstrates an understanding of new technology and has the ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to learn foundational Instructional Design principals.

Job Qualifications and Duties

• Contacts Business Elite and Medium Duty Dealers
• Knowledge of Envolve and their programs
• In-depth knowledge of truck fundamentals, trailering & weight distribution
• Proficiency and understanding of electric vehicles
• Understanding of commercial sales
• Ability to communicate value statements applicable to the unique needs of commercial customers
• Knowledge of SVM upfitters

Working Conditions

• Travel 90% covering assigned dealerships within assigned territory, as well as supporting special events

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