This position is responsible for the facilitation of product knowledge and skills-based training to Technicians and Shop Foremen to achieve learning and culture change in the retail environment. The successful candidate will possess an engaging personality and will be a dynamic facilitator of interactive learning experiences with an audience of adult learners.
Responsibilities:
Work with Team Leader and regional teams to make sure course offerings meet the needs of the dealers Deliver technical, product knowledge- and skill-based instruction, including certification, tactical, product launch and tailored programs for the dealers Insure the delivery of the Brand profile (Sporty, Progressive, Sophisticated) is present in each training session.
Participate as a subject matter expert in curricula design and development with the Sales/After Sales Account Team Partner with Regional team members and Academy team members to assess training needs and provide feedback on curriculum.
Assist in the determination of core competencies for Technicians and Shop Foremen Work with the Team Leader to ensure quality delivery and that goals and standards are consistently met Stay ahead of industry trends and automotive products by attending auto shows and reading trade publications Facility management - Maintain training center and work with security, JLL on building improvement/enhancements Fleet Management - Maintain training center fleet.
Make sure all vehicles are operational and in good working order to conduct training classes. This includes, but not limited to, removing and installing parts, small and large, to facilitate on-vehicle worksheets and diagnostic testing.
Large parts removal and installation is performed utilizing special tools in some instances, where it would not be physically possible without, but in others requires employee to have physical capacity similar to a dealership technician to perform these tasks independently.
Experience:
Minimum 3-5 Years of Technical Automotive experience
Skill:
Prior Facilitation at either a technical college or vocational program Knowledge of adult learning theory Knowledge of Process Improvement principles Excellent presentation and listening skills Dealership process diagnosis abilities Personal Computer skills in the major MS Office applications: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc, and the internet Highly competent facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills Self-motivated and well organized - a continuous student of automotive technology Personal Computer skills in the major office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, Access Team Player - ability to build and sustain credibility with dealers, AE teams and Academy Ability to understand how a top performing dealership functions to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction
Education:
HS Diploma/GED/Bachelors
About US Tech Solutions:
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