Automotive National Training Consultant

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Conduct fee-based training to drive sales and improve overall dealership performance in existing accounts and to demonstrate Assurant capabilities in prospective accounts.

• Prospect and acquire new dealership accounts (training or product).

• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and communication about all required reporting.

• Develop and maintain relationships with dealers and executive managers with whom you have conducted training and participate in industry exposure activities.

• Conduct F&I Professional’s and Master’s Class in Assurant office as needed.

• Provide leadership with creative feedback and innovative ideas as they pertain to training content development and implementation.

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• Minimum 1 year of Service Department experience or retail sales experience in the automotive industry.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of sales, management and customer service required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Communication Ability: The ability to reach an agreement with one or more individuals on a course of action in relation to a defined goal or problem.

• Client Relations: Having a strong concern for client satisfaction and loyalty and the willingness to take actions that promote it.

• Analysis: Relating and comparing data from different sources, identifying issues, securing relevant information, and identifying relationships.

• Impact and Rapport Building: The ability to meet people quickly and establish a trust relationship. Make a positive first impression and exhibit confidence.

Professional Presence:

• Ability to project a professional, businesslike image in the classroom, including proper attire, language, body language and demeanor.

• Can communicate complex scenarios in simple terms with students and senior level executives alike while also using professional industry language.

• Must process social skills needed to participate in and host business meals and networking events.

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management or related field.

• 5+ years retail automotive dealership management experience in service, sales, and/or F&I.

• Extensive knowledge of retail automobile dealership operation required.

• Current state licensing required for home state or the ability to obtain licensing.

• Bi-lingual English - Spanish.

• Preference will be given to candidates that reside in the Chicago, Atlanta, or Houston markets.

How much should I expect to travel?

80% Travel