Training Specialist

At Cavender Auto Family, we're on a mission to be the most trusted automotive group in the nation—known more for the relationships we build than the vehicles we sell. Every team member plays a role in Making Confidence Happen by living The Cavender Way
: acting with integrity, taking ownership, serving others with genuine care, and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and teammates.

The Cavender Way is more than how we do business—it's how we treat each other. We foster a culture built on respect, accountability, teamwork, and continuous growth. We invest in our people, promote from within, and provide opportunities for team members to build rewarding, long-term careers in a supportive environment.

Cavender Auto Family is currently seeking a talented Training Specialist to join our growing team and help Make Confidence Happen every day. If you're passionate about helping others, committed to excellence, and believe great work starts with trust and ends with lasting relationships, you'll feel right at home here. Join a team that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to succeed.

The Training Specialist supports Cavender Auto Family's mission by delivering engaging learning experiences that develop leaders, strengthen workplace relationships, and improve employee performance. This role is responsible for facilitating instructor-led and virtual training, co-facilitating the Leadership Development Program, supporting learning management system (LMS) administration, and assisting with the design and evaluation of learning solutions that align with business objectives and our culture.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, and pet insurance
• PTO and Vacation Days
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (Parental Leave)
• Company Paid $10,000 life insurance policy
• Employee discounts on Vehicles, Service and Parts
• Professional growth and development training
• Veterans and Military spouses are encouraged to apply!

• Facilitate engaging instructor-led learning experiences for employees and leaders across multiple dealership locations using adult learning best practices.
• Create an inclusive, energetic learning environment that encourages discussion, practice, collaboration, and application.
• Adapt facilitation techniques to meet the needs of diverse learner groups.
• Coach and support participants throughout leadership development programs.
• Provide constructive feedback and encouragement that promotes learner growth and accountability.
• Build positive relationships with participants, managers, and dealership leadership.
• Coordinate training schedules, materials, participant communications, and classroom setup.
• Prepare facilitator guides, participant materials, and training resources.
• Maintain accurate attendance and completion records within the LMS.
• Assist the Training and Development Manager with LMS administration, including:
• Assigning compliance training modules.
• Troubleshooting learner access issues.
• Generating and analyzing completion reports.
• Monitoring training compliance.
  
  Maintaining course catalogs and learner records.
• Collect and analyze participant feedback, assessments, and business metrics to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Recommend improvements based on learner feedback and organizational needs.
• Support the Training and Development Manager in designing, developing, and updating instructor-led, virtual, and e-learning content using established instructional design methodologies.
• Champion the Cavender Way by modeling our core values of Integrity, Transparency, Support, Respect, Consistency, and Positivity.
• Reinforce company culture through every learning experience.
• Travel to dealership locations throughout Texas and Oklahoma (up to 25%) is required.

• 1-3 years of experience training and developing adult learners, especially in people (soft) skills and leadership skills.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills .
• Strong facilitation and classroom management skills with the ability to engage diverse learners.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with leaders and employees at all levels.
• Strong…