This Automotive National Training Consultant is responsible for delivery of fee-based training to clients and prospective clients that drives production and promotes the Assurant brand.
What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job? Conduct fee-based training to drive F&I product sales and improve overall F&I dealership performance in existing accounts and to demonstrate Assurant capabilities in prospective accounts.
Prospect and acquire new dealership accounts (training or product).
Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and communication about all required reporting.
Develop and maintain relationships with dealers and executive managers with whom you have conducted training and participate in industry exposure activities.
Conduct F&I Professional's and Master's Class in Assurant office as needed.
Provide leadership with creative feedback and innovative ideas as they pertain to training content development and implementation.
What are the requirements needed for this position? Minimum 1 year of retail sales or F&I management experience in the automotive industry.
Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of sales, management and customer service required.
Knowledge and Skills: Communication Ability: The ability to reach an agreement with one or more individuals on a course of action in relation to a defined goal or problem.
Client Relations: Having a strong concern for client satisfaction and loyalty and the willingness to take actions that promote it.
Analysis: Relating and comparing data from different sources, identifying issues, securing relevant information, and identifying relationships.
Impact and Rapport Building: The ability to meet people quickly and establish a trust relationship. Make a positive first impression and exhibit confidence.
Professional Presence: Ability to project a professional, businesslike image in the classroom, including proper attire, language, body language and demeanor.
Can communicate complex scenarios in simple terms with students and senior level executives alike while also using professional industry language.
Must process social skills needed to participate in and host business meals and networking events.
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have? Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management or related field.
A minimum of 5 years retail automotive dealership management experience in service, sales, and/or F&I.
Extensive knowledge of retail automobile dealership operation required.
Current state licensing required for home state or the ability to obtain licensing.
Bi-lingual English - Spanish.
Compensation: This role pays a base of $98,000 annually plus monthly commission.
Location Preference: Preference will be given to candidates that reside in the Chicago, Atlanta, or Houston markets.
Travel Requirements: 80% Travel
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