Automotive Product Trainer

GP Strategies Corporation

Product Trainer delivering training and coaching to automotive dealerships, focusing on vehicle technology and sales performance. Engaging presentations and hands-on coaching to enhance dealership success.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting training sessions on vehicle technology, light truck fundamentals, and infotainment systems while effectively facilitating group discussions and providing hands-on coaching. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for developing training schedules and collaborating with regional personnel.

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Automotive Retail ExperienceVehicle Technology KnowledgeTraining Facilitation SkillsCoaching and FeedbackPowerPoint Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Vehicle TechnologyLight Truck FundamentalsTraileringInfotainment SystemsTraining DevelopmentSales ReadinessProduct KnowledgeTraining Schedule ManagementCompetitive Overview DeliveryActivity Reporting

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationFacilitation SkillsPresentation SkillsCoaching SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointGeneral Computer Literacy

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustrySales TrainingPerformance StandardsCustomer ConfidenceDealer Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct in-dealership training sessions that meet established performance standards
Train sales consultants on vehicle features, technology, trim differences, trailering, light-duty truck fundamentals, and infotainment systems
Facilitate both small group sessions and large meetings with energy, clarity, and credibility
Provide hands-on coaching to help sales teams present product benefits, demonstrate features, and build customer confidence
Observe sales interactions and offer actionable feedback that enhances sales readiness and product knowledge
Develop and maintain a training schedule that aligns with dealership needs and regional priorities
Collaborate with regional personnel to understand performance goals and focus areas
Maintain flexibility to support urgent requests, special assignments, or dealership events
Facilitate launch events and introduce new product features and technologies
Deliver competitive overviews and ongoing product study to ensure training is always up-to-date
Submit schedules, training rosters, activity reports, and expense reports accurately and on time
Represent the training organization with professionalism and strong communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of automotive retail or automotive-related experience
Strong understanding of vehicle technology, light truck fundamentals, trailering, and infotainment systems
Outstanding communication, facilitation, presentation, and coaching skills
Proficiency with PowerPoint and general computer literacy
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and within a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

80% travel within assigned territory
Training delivered at dealership locations, regional meetings, and special events
Home-office based
Must reside within assigned territory