Divisional Sales Trainer

Hankey Group

. Design, develop, and implement comprehensive quarterly and annual sales training plans supporting Westlake’s sales objectives .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43,888 - $111,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing sales training programs, with strong skills in communication, persuasion, and interpersonal relations. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office and web applications to enhance training effectiveness and support sales objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Training DevelopmentEffective Communication SkillsAutomotive Finance ExperiencePresentation SkillsKnowledge of DealerTrack

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Hard Skills

Sales TrainingAdvertising TechniquesSales Promotion TechniquesMicrosoft OfficeWeb ApplicationsSales KnowledgeOutside Sales ExperienceContract ReviewTraining Program EvaluationDetail Orientation

Soft Skills

Supervisory SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPersuasion SkillsTime ManagementProfessional Communication

Tools & Technologies

DealerTrackRouteoneCUDL

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveFinanceSales

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement comprehensive quarterly and annual sales training plans supporting Westlake’s sales objectives
Monitor the effectiveness of training techniques and suitability of training programs
Train the sales force
Provide up-to-date training handouts, slides, and videos to the sales force
Review and purchase potential sales contracts during dealer visits
Participate in regional meetings, trade shows, regional activities, special events, and seminars
Travel to current and potential clients
Work for Westlake Financial, a privately held automotive finance company

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong supervisory and management skills
Detail-oriented, with ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
Advanced PC skills; ability to work with multiple platforms
Ability to persuade and influence others
Presentation skills, from initial creation to delivery
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques
Possession of a valid state driver's license
Automotive, Finance and Sales Experience required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) required
Knowledge of Web Applications required
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred
Extensive sales knowledge preferred
Previous Outside Sales Experience preferred
Knowledge/Experience with DealerTrack, Routeone, or CUDL beneficial
Willingness to travel 3–4 days per week
Significant local travel to current and potential clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
Flexible Spending Account
401K matching
Employee Stock Ownership Program
Company matching
Wellness Programs
Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
Career Path Opportunities
Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
Annual Flu Shot
Paid Vacations Days
Paid Sick days
Paid holidays
HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office)
Rental Car Discounts
Dell Member Purchase Program
UKG Wallet
Bonus Potential Paid Monthly
Flexible work arrangements are not explicitly stated