Senior Variable Operations Trainer

The Leadership Development Senior Variable Trainer is responsible for facilitating, reinforcing, and continuously improving Sales Manager development curriculum across Asbury. This role serves as a key execution partner to the Senior Variable Operations Program Manager and is accountable for delivering high-impact learning experiences that improve sales leadership effectiveness, performance consistency, and guest experience outcomes. The Senior Sales Trainer works closely with the sales leaders in the field to translate strategy into practice by coaching Sales Managers on sales process execution, leadership behaviors, performance management, and team development.Duties/Responsibilities

• Facilitate Sales Manager development curriculum in both in-person and virtual environments
• Deliver training focused on:

Sales leadership fundamentals and expectationsSales process execution and consistencyCoaching, accountability, and performance managementLead management, closing strategies, and desk effectivenessGuest-centric selling behaviors aligned with company values

• Adapt facilitation style to meet the needs of adult learners while maintaining curriculum integrity• Partner with Sales Managers to reinforce learning through observation, coaching, and feedback• Support leaders in applying training concepts to real-world dealership environments• Model effective coaching behaviors and provide practical tools for ongoing development• Work closely with Senior Variable Operations Program Manager to align delivery with program objectives and business priorities• Provide feedback on curriculum effectiveness and opportunities for continuous improvement• Support pilot programs, new curriculum launches, and refinements based on field feedback• Support assessment of participation engagement, skill adoption, and performance improvement• Assist in collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative feedback related to training impact• Reinforce accountability expectations tied to sales performance metrics (volume, gross, close rate, CSI, etc.)• Champion company values and guest-centric behaviors in all training and coaching interactions• Reinforce ethical selling practices and compliance standards• Serve as a role model for professional leadership behaviorsEducation & Experience

5+ years of experience in automotive sales leadership (Sales Manager, Desk Manager, or equivalent)Demonstrated success in coaching and developing sales leadersExperience facilitating training in a guest-facing or performance-driven environment preferredStrong working knowledge of automotive sales processes, metrics, and performance leversProficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual facilitation platforms (WebEx, Teams, etc.)Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skillsStrong interpersonal, consultative, and problem-solving skillsProven ability to manage time, priorities, and travel demands effectivelyWillingness to travel up to ~50%Must live in or be willing to relocate to Atlanta, GA, Salt Lake City, UT, or Dallas, TX

Pay and Recognition:

Weekly payPaid holidays & paid time offPaid trainingStock Awards (select management and front-line team member's eligible)

Insurance / Retirement:

Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plansUp to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)Paid Parental LeaveHealth savingsFlex spending accounts (tax free)Short-term and Long-term disability plansLife Insurance (Whole Life and Term)401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:

Digital career path tool to assist with career developmentContinuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System

Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:

Student loan relief resourcesEmployee assistance programEmployee discounts on parts and service repairsScholarship awardsOpportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hoursAggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

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