Field and Future Dealer Training Manager

The Field and Future Dealer Training Manager is responsible for the management and continuous development of Stellantis' field employee training (including Sales, Service & Parts Area Manager and Fleet onboarding training), future dealer training and Dealer Principal curriculum. The primary objective of the role is to use immersive training experiences to develop the skills for future leaders, either at Stellantis directly or at CDJRAF dealerships. The Field and Future Dealer Training Manager leads a collaborative team of internal and external stakeholders to develop curriculum and conduct relevant training seminars and KPI tracking/reporting for each of the programs. This Manager will be responsible for the success of each program's content development, planning, execution, financial approvals, budget tracking, contract commitments, marketing efforts and internal/external communications. In addition, this position is the key liaison to collaborate and provide support for CTC based employee training programs (i.e., Wild Wheels, Ride and Drives, EV Days, etc).

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in an automotive OEM field organization and have an excellent understanding of retail dealership operations. This person will be comfortable in challenging the status quo by being a champion for innovation plus continuous development and modification of training content to meet business needs. Most importantly, they will have the ability to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with both internal and external individuals and groups.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, marketing or related field
• 5+ years of experience in an automotive OEM retail field force or training organization (network development, sales, or service & parts focused)
• Training curriculum development
• Strong leadership, presentation and communications skills (written and verbal)
• Understanding of automotive dealership processes
• Detail oriented with excellent project management and organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness, forward thinking and time management
• Proven ability to manage challenges and provide and implement appropriate solutions
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, One Drive)
• Qlicksense reporting tool experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, finance, marketing, or similar discipline
• Working knowledge of Stellantis' Learning Management System
• Facilitation experience
• Expertise in the iExam program and dealership financial statement analysis