Automotive Leadership Development Trainer

About Asbury

Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture, which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our DRIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer.

At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World Report.

The Leadership Development Trainer is responsible for designing, implementing, and facilitating training programs to enhance leadership skills within the Asbury Automotive organization. You will work closely with senior leaders to identify training needs and develop customized strategies to address them. Your role will involve fostering a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, the empowerment of leaders at all levels, and organizational effectiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop leadership development programs tailored to the organizations needs, incorporating best practices and innovative methodologies
• Deliver engaging and interactive training sessions both in person and virtually, utilizing various instructional techniques to ensure effectiveness
• Conduct needs assessments and skill gap analyses to identify areas for improvement and development among current and future leaders
• Provide one-on-one coaching and mentoring to leaders to support their professional growth and development
• Collect feedback from participants to continuously improve training programs and evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives through metrics and performance indicators
• Collaborate with HR and senior leadership to develop a comprehensive leadership development strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives
• Assist in managing organizational change initiatives by providing training and support to leaders to navigate transitions effectively
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across all departments to ensure buy-in and support for leadership development initiatives
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in both automotive and leadership development

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Organization Development, Business Administration, or related field
• Proven experience in designing and delivering leadership development programs, min. 2-3 years of experience
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong consultative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Experience/certification in the DEI or EQ field is a plus
• Certification in leadership development or coaching, e.g., CPLP, ICF, is a plus

Benefits and Recognition

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Paid training
• Stock Awards (select management and front-line team members 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)
• 401(k) with company match
• Learning, Tuition Assistance, and Career Development
• Digital career path tool to assist with career development
• Continuous training through Asburys Internal Learning Management System
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Additional advantages:
• 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

Pay Range

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Asbury Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category as defined by applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and affirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.