Base Pay Range:
$85,000 - $100,000
As a Retail Tire Trainer, your essential job functions will include the following:
- Regional Tire Trainer(s) coordinate and partner with OEM regional personnel with laser-like focus
- In-depth dealer visits with focus on Dealer Leadership including Dealer Principal, General Manager, and Fixed Ops Director; Service Manager, Parts Manager, and Service Lane Training
- Promote GM Tire Programs with key interest in the Service Lane Operations, Tire RO Penetration growth, and related around the wheel service parts (Halo Effect)
- Communication liaison for GM Tire Program i.e. promotions, products, misc. tire related updates
- Provide suggestions for improvements from the field/dealers to the GM Business Owner
- Develop a set of best practices for selling tires in the service lane and instill throughout all locations (Standardized Contact Process)
- Train Tire Distributors on operations, incentives, communications, reports, online tools, and elements of the GM Tire Program playbook
- Suggest and Develop new tools and applications (e.g. Stocking Guide, Scorecard) for GM Tire Central and beyond
- Develop and execute programs to accelerate program growth and drive sales (e.g. Expand the Expertise, Tire Clinics)
Other Duties as Assigned
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 10+ years tire industry experience, including retail, wholesale, management, training, marketing, and program development, or equivalent experience in related environment
- Considered an industry expert in tire retail, marketing, and management experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel within Metro Market areas and occasionally to headquarters.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.
- Passion for the marketing discipline (products and consumers)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to engage and influence internal stakeholders
- Ability to manage conflicting demands with demonstrated project management expertise
- Business acumen (commercial experience)
- Aftermarket Parts and service knowledge
- Well organized with a strong drive for results - able to drive the business and manage their time effectively
- A good understanding of data management and analytics
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products
- Background: Marketing / Sales
- Tire Industry experience across all levels - from working with/in Retail Stores to working directly with Tire Manufacturers
- Leadership: Able to work independently or with minor supervision / team player
- Valid driver's license, in good standing and reliable transportation.
Competencies Required
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Diagnostic Skills
• Influence
• Industry/Product Knowledge
• Operational Excellence
• Portfolio Management
• Results Orientation
• Trusted Advisor
• Value Selling
Physical Requirements
• Standing for long periods of time
• Extensive driving and traveling to customer accounts (up to 80%)
• Travel by vehicle
Why AMI: An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization, built on the efforts of hard working, innovative, and team-oriented people. We offer a competitive salary + bonus, and a comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies .
