Job Summary
The Sales Trainer is responsible for developing the knowledge, skills, and performance of the dealership sales team by conducting product, process, and behavioral training. The role focuses on improving sales conversion, customer satisfaction, and dealership profitability through continuous coaching and performance monitoring. The trainer ensures compliance with OEM training standards and dealership processes.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct induction and onboarding training for new Sales Consultants and Team Leaders.
Deliver classroom and on-the-job training on MG and Volkswagen products, features, variants, and technology.
Train the sales team on:
Sales process and customer journey
Lead management and follow-up
Test drive process
Objection handling and negotiation
Closing techniques
Customer experience and relationship management
Conduct regular role plays, mock sales presentations, and field coaching.
Identify skill gaps through sales observations, assessments, and performance reviews.
Prepare monthly training calendars and ensure timely execution.
Monitor training effectiveness through sales KPIs and assessment scores.
Coordinate with Sales Managers and HR for training nominations and employee development.
Ensure compliance with OEM training requirements and certification programs.
Maintain training records, attendance, reports, and learning documentation.
Conduct refresher training whenever new models, campaigns, or schemes are launched.
Support dealership events, product launches, and customer engagement activities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Training completion rate – 100%
New employee induction within 7 days of joining
Assessment score above 80%
Improvement in enquiry-to-booking conversion
Improvement in booking-to-delivery ratio
Sales consultant certification completion
Increase in test drive conversion
Reduction in customer complaints related to sales
Customer Satisfaction (SSI/CSI) improvement
Monthly training calendar adherence
Educational Qualification
Graduate in any discipline (MBA in Marketing/HR preferred)
Automotive certification or OEM sales certification is an added advantage.
Experience
3–7 years of experience in Automobile Sales Training, Retail Sales Training, or OEM Training.
Experience with MG, Volkswagen, Skoda, Hyundai, Kia, Tata, Mahindra, or other passenger vehicle dealerships preferred.
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of automobile products and dealership sales processes
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Coaching and mentoring ability
Effective communication in English, Hindi, and Marathi
CRM and MS Office proficiency
Analytical and reporting skills
Team collaboration and stakeholder management
Strong customer-centric approach
Preferred Competencies
Leadership and people development
Performance coaching
Training content development
Problem-solving and decision-making
Time management
Adaptability to OEM process changes