About the position
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., an international, Fortune 250 automotive retailer and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Trainer to our team. Group 1 Automotive owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail. This person will be responsible to design, develop, and deliver engaging training programs that enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance. The Trainer will play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous learning by implementing effective instructional methods, utilizing adult learning principles, and measuring training effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions, both in-person and virtually, to support employee development.
- Develop and update training materials, including presentations, guides, e-learning modules, and job aids.
- Assess training needs through collaboration with leadership, employee feedback, and performance evaluations.
- Adapt training methods to different learning styles, ensuring maximum engagement and retention.
- Monitor and measure the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, surveys, and performance metrics.
- Provide coaching and support to employees, ensuring they apply learned skills to their roles.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve training programs.
- Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling sessions, securing training spaces, and managing training materials.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in training, facilitation, or instructional design.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in using training technologies, such as Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual training tools such as zoom or teams.
- Ability to assess training effectiveness and adjust programs accordingly.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in automotive is preferred but not required.
- Certification in training and development (e.g., CPTD, ATD, or equivalent) is a plus.
