Technical Trainer

MAT Holdings, Inc.

Technical Trainer for automotive brake pad training and education in the Gulf Coast Territory. Delivering training sessions and building customer relationships with extensive travel requirements.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in training and educating customers on automotive brake systems, with strong communication and presentation skills to engage diverse audiences. Proven ability to build relationships, resolve conflicts, and deliver customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Automotive Technical Experience in Brake SystemsInstructional Training ExperienceExcellent Written and Verbal Communication SkillsStrong Proficiency in Microsoft Office ApplicationsBachelor’s Degree in Business, Science, or Equivalent Experience

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Hard Skills

Knowledge of OE or Aftermarket Brake SystemsVehicle Maintenance and DiagnosisProblem-Solving SkillsNegotiation SkillsConflict Resolution Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Follow-Up SkillsHighly OrganizedResults-DrivenAbility to Influence DecisionsProfessional Image

Certifications & Qualifications

State or ASE/Master Certifications

Industry Keywords

Automotive Brake PadsCustomer Relationship BuildingTechnical Training SessionsSales MeetingsTrade Shows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position is responsible for training the automotive brake pad customers.
Conduct technical training sessions at customer regional and national sales meetings and at trade-shows.
Attend ride-a-longs with customer commercial sales managers to promote and educate their customers on brake pads.
Present technical information on brake pads to a wide audience (both technical and non-technical).
Audience size can vary from 20 - 100 people.
Responsible for problem-solving any customer issues relating to brake pad fit and/or function during customer visits.
Become familiar with the customer's commercial sales programs and promotions.
Responsible for ongoing relationship building with customers.
Extensive travel (up to 75%) to various locations across the US.
Planned and coordinated all training sessions/schedules with the customer training manager.
Attend yearly internal company training with corporate, R&D, and the company factories.
Issue weekly reports on customer visits on a timely basis, as well as participate in weekly team conference calls.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data in an organized manner
Strong written and presentation skills with the ability to communicate to and engage an audience in all settings, ensuring participants become more knowledgeable on our products and product lines
Knowledge of OE or aftermarket brake systems and components
Familiar with vehicle maintenance and diagnosis
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills both on an individual basis and group level
Delivers on commitments, has strong follow-up skills, and shows consistency between words and actions
Proven ability to negotiate, making sound decisions in a timely and confident manner
Ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts to create
Highly organized, results-driven and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to interface with clients and maintain a professional image.
Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and quality
Instructional Training Experience - Classroom or on-the-job preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years on-the-job experience (i.e. service departments, dealerships, vehicle maintenance, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Automotive Technical experience in Brake Systems / Repair - State or ASE/Master Certifications a plus.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
Career Advancement Program, training and development
Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D and More