Automotive Corporate Trainer- Holman ( Portland/Seattle)

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Job Posting Description

Are you passionate about training and development? Do you have experience in sales or adult learning? If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with people, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As an Automotive Corporate Trainer, you will play a key role in enhancing the skills and performance of team members across our dealerships in Portland and Seattle, all part of the Holman Automotive Group. This position offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the success of our organization.

• Competitive salary of $70,000 - $85,000 per year, dependent on experience
• Full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Monday to Friday schedule, with 4 days a week at our dealerships and 1 day working from home, depending on training schedules.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate classes and specialized training that support our core onboarding and continued development for all individual contributor Sales Advisors, Service Advisors, and Technicians.
• Conduct training sessions for both sales and service teams at our Holman retail stores in the Raleigh/Cary, NC region
• Act as a sounding board, resource, and coach for participants and their leaders outside of learning events.
• Market and distribute internal communications about learning programs.
• Assist with performance audits and/or training needs analysis through interviews, focus groups, surveys, field visits, and other appropriate methods to identify current and future needs of both individuals and departments.
• Assists with ROI analysis and the evaluation of development solutions, making recommendations for modification, and monitor the effectiveness of these initiatives.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to enhance overall program learning impact.
• Stay current on learning industry best practices and thought leadership related to adult learning.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure programs and services are aligned with global and local business priorities.
• Maintain awareness of trends in retail automotive as well as new products, services, and technologies; disseminate relevant details to team members.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• A likable, approachable personality that fosters trust and engagement.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to connect with and motivate diverse groups of people.
• Experience in delivering training to small and large groups, as well as one-on-one settings.
• Bachelor’s degree or pursuing bachelor’s degree preferred in education, organizational development, or related field.
• Proficiency in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc.), is required.
• 5 years of customer- facing, customer engagement, or customer service experience preferred.
• 5 years of automotive retail experience preferred.
• 5 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering learning courses and programs preferred.
• Flexibility in schedule and willingness to adapt to changing training priorities.
  
  

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

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Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

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Pay:

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $64,600.00 - $93,665.00 USD annually for full time employees. The annual compensation range is comprised of base pay earnings.

Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations:

Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact HR@Holman.com

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.