Field Training Manager

Position Overview

Provide in‑dealership, instructor‑led brand, product and skills training to Porsche Center retail staff that aligns with established Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) strategic objectives. In addition, provide on‑site training support at all Product Launch Training Programs. Position is located in the Dallas metro area with travel to Porsche Centers throughout the central U.S.

• Deliver non‑technical (brand, skills, product) training at dealerships, other venues within the assigned territory, and virtually. Training topics include new model launch support, vehicle technology, reinforcement of Brand Ambassador concepts, proprietary dealer systems, customer satisfaction initiatives, and sales funnel management.
• Assist dealership management with the development and execution of dealership training plans.
• Work with PCNA Academy, Porsche AG colleagues, other Porsche subsidiaries and various PCNA departments to assist in the development of dealership web‑based and instructor‑led curriculum for dealership employees.
• Develop a Porsche Center training calendar and travel schedule to provide sufficient in‑dealership training activities.
• Observe dealership process activity and provide feedback/training to improve performance.
• Solicit and aggregate dealership feedback on training needs and provide recommendations to PCNA Academy.
• Monitor all technical and non‑technical certification KPIs for all dealerships within the territory and provide counsel to dealership management in support of achieving stated training certification targets.
• Manage administrative aspects of the course enrollment process.
• Secure appropriate training venues and manage/conduct site set‑up activities.
• Support and/or conduct other non‑technical training in collaboration with PCNA training providers.
• Work as an integral team member within PCNA Academy to assure the highest standards of curriculum quality and consistency are maintained.

• Bachelor’s Degree required – Business, Marketing or Education preferred

• Five or more years of experience in automotive training in a dealership and corporate environment. Retail automotive experience is a plus.

• Wide‑ranging background in the automotive industry with corporate and retail knowledge.
• Ability to be on‑site at major Product Launch Training Programs for up to 4–5 weeks at a time.
• Rich experience in automotive training and facilitation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven record of accomplishment with program leadership.
• Strong ability to foster productive relationships with both domestic and international colleagues.
• Responsible for the proper usage of, awareness of, and compliance with Information Technology security policies at PCNA.
• Ability to ensure proper retention of electronic documents, business confidential information, and a demonstration of understanding the need to safeguard competitive information.

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Exceptional collaboration and persuasion skills
• Strong initiative and motivation

• Ability to travel domestic and international approximately 80%

• This job operates in an automotive dealership and office environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The position may involve work in an automotive dealership facilities and exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Noise levels can be loud.
• Employee must regularly talk, hear, sit (prolonged periods while traveling), stand, move, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift, and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The salary range for this role is $115,000–$135,000. Compensation is dependent on geographic location and is determined by factors such as education, experience, knowledge and skillset. Porsche reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. Individuals may…