BMW Regional Product Trainer

As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Albany, NY. 

 

The BMW Regional Product Trainer (RPT) for Market 19 (Albany, NY) is the dealer facing brand ambassador responsible for in-center training related to product information, specifications, differentiations, and functionalities across the entire BMW product line & new launches. The RPT is a field position and is responsible for a group of retail centers located within specific market areas throughout the United States. 

 

Besides training center employees, the RPT is relied upon as subject matter expert and is expected to participate in training research and the curriculum design processes as well. 

 

The RPT further serves to enhance dealership soft skill abilities, including customer consultation, sales delivery, test drive, and various sales and aftersales process trainings.

 

Under the direction of the Product Training Manager, the Regional Product Trainer will support BMW of North America’s and regional business objectives providing in-center training solutions that are aligned with the overall Sales and Product Training Strategy. The RPT will also be involved in National and Regional event coordination, attendance, and facilitation, including but not limited to live vehicle demonstrations and content development. 

 

As such, building close relationships with the main BMW Corporate Stakeholders especially with the Eastern Region and the assigned BMW Centers is key in this position.

 

Relocation is available for this position. 

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent working experience

• Valid US driver’s license with a clean driving record required

• 2-4 years in the automotive industry, experience with the BMW brand a plus

 

Preferences:

• Work experience in managing and coordinating projects with diverse stakeholders of all levels is a plus

• Training experience preferred

• The ability to network and work effectively in a team environment and cross-functional / departmental

• Ability to manage multiple demands of competing priority from a variety of interested parties (dealers, BMW NA, Group University, Field Staff, etc)

• Excellent communication skills, detail oriented and organized

• Facilitation and training experience is preferred

• Ability to respond to real time challenges promptly and effectively

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & Power Point) and Outlook

• Mature and positive mindset

• Quick learner: able to understand new concepts or technical information and translate into simplified, educational format.

• Highly preferred: understanding of and experience in retail industry, and/or customer service, in luxury product sales and/or marketing, in automotive and/or technology industries, training and / or facilitation experience

• Ability to travel 80-90% of the time

 

Join the BMW North America team and enjoy a high-performance Total Rewards package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• All with options for $0 Employee contribution

• 401(k) with Company match

• Retirement Income Account (RIA)

• Employee vehicle program

• Bonus eligibility

• Paid Parental Leave of up to 6 weeks

• Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible

• Hybrid work environment 

• Voluntary Benefits to fit your needs

 

The pay range for this role is: $57,900.00 - $95,500.00.

 

The selected candidate’s education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

 

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these va