Trainer - Newport
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
Newport Beach, California
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$66,528–$99,972 Per Year
SKILLS
Adult Learning, Automotive Industry, Best Practices, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Industry/Trade Analysis, Instructional Design, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Learning Management System (LMS), Logistics, Materials Management, Needs Assessment, Online Training, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Retail, Sales, Staff Development, Team Player, Training Program, Training Program Evaluation, Training Tools, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel, eLearning
LOCATION
Newport Beach, California
POSTED
30+ days ago
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., an international, Fortune 250 automotive retailer and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Trainerto join our team.
Group 1 Automotive owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail.
Job Summary:
This person will be responsible to design, develop, and deliver engaging training programs that enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance. The Trainer will play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous learning by implementing effective instructional methods, utilizing adult learning principles, and measuring training effectiveness.
- Facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions, both in-person and virtually, to support employee development.
- Develop and update training materials, including presentations, guides, e-learning modules, and job aids.
- Assess training needs through collaboration with leadership, employee feedback, and performance evaluations.
- Adapt training methods to different learning styles, ensuring maximum engagement and retention.
- Monitor and measure the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, surveys, and performance metrics.
- Provide coaching and support to employees, ensuring they apply learned skills to their roles.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve training programs.
- Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling sessions, securing training spaces, and managing training materials.
- 3+ years of experience in training, facilitation, or instructional design.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in using training technologies, such as Learning Management Systems (LMS, Xtime, CDK, E-leads, roadster, etc.) and virtual training tools such as zoom or teams.
- Ability to assess training effectiveness and adjust programs accordingly.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in automotive is preferred but not required.
- Certification in training and development (e.g., CPTD, ATD, or equivalent) is a plus.
Travel Requirements
- More than 50%
Expected salary range- $66,528 - $99,972
*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*
Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify
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