Dealership Sales Trainer

Main Purpose of Job:

The role encompasses not only introductory training for new dealers but also ongoing education and support to ensure that existing partners maintain a keen insight into products and best sales practices.

Minimum Qualification:

Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
Preferred Qualification:
Experience in automotive dealership management systems or related training roles is advantageous.

Knowledge & Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a training or instructional role, preferably in the automotive industry.
Strong understanding of dealership operations and automotive retail processes.
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning tools.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
Proficiency in creating engaging training materials and using various training methodologies.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently to dealerships across South Africa.

Special Conditions:

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00, with potential variations depending on operational needs.

Behavioral Competencies:

Strong leadership and motivational skills to drive team performance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to adapt to different learning styles and dealership environments.
Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high training standards.
Problem-solving skills to address technical issues during training sessions.

Technical Competencies:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning tools.
Strong understanding of automotive retail processes and dealership operations.

Principal Areas of Accountability:

Training Program Design and Implementation:
Develop and execute detailed product training plans to ensure seamless introduction of new products and services.
Knowledge and Skills Training:
Provide in-depth automotive product knowledge and sales skill instruction to the sales team.
Training Materials Development:
Create high-quality training materials, such as product manuals and presentations.
Training Effectiveness Evaluation and Optimization:
Regularly evaluate and improve the effectiveness of training programs.
Ongoing Support and Certification:
Provide ongoing training support to dealer staff and maintain certification programs.
Feedback Mechanism:
Establish an effective feedback mechanism to continuously optimize training content and methods.

Please submit your application with your cv to careers@gwm.co.za and reference the job title.