Automotive National Training Consultant - Assurant : Job Details

The 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 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.
        • 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.
        • Preference will be given to candidates that reside in the Chicago, Atlanta, or Houston markets.How much should I expect to travel?80% Travel #J-18808-Ljbffr