Trainer - Oklahoma

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees.

At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.

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.

 

In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time-Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
• Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities

Job Summary: 

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.

 

*Candidates must reside within 45-minutes from the postal code 74133

• 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.
  

 

• 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.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in automotive is preferred but not required. 
• Certification in training and development (e.g., CPTD, ATD, or equivalent) is a plus.

Travel Requirements

• More than 50%

 

*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify

 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening.