Full-Time

Lead Training Specialist

Retail/Accounting

Posted on 1/4/2025

Tekion

Tekion

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-native platform for automotive dealerships

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$86k - $145kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

United States

Travel is required 50%.

Category
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Accounting

You match the following Tekion's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Must have expert level experience in Retail (Sales/Finance) and Accounting in automotive
  • 5+ years of training experience (both in delivery and instructional material design)
  • 3+ years of content creation using eLearning authoring tools
  • Ability to provide training in a live-in person or virtual format
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, education, or related field
  • LMS (Learning Management System) administration
Responsibilities
  • Understand the areas of opportunities in Implementation and Partner Success to develop strategies, asynchronous learning, and assessments.
  • Evaluate the outcome of training sessions.
  • Prioritize training based on impact to implementations, support, and company key objectives.
  • Work closely with internal teams to create both weekly and long-term training material, assessments, and scenario role-play for internal applications and processes.
  • Develop cross-functional training programs for all Tekionites to improve tool usage and utilization.
  • Develop strategies and deliver training for key inter-department initiatives including more consistent process, documentation approach, and hand-off processes.
  • Help track and report progress across the company for key initiatives related to process and tool usage.
  • Design, develop and revise instructional strategies and learning materials using effective principles of adult learning theory and evaluation data and validate all components.
  • Deliver asynchronous and synchronous learning on process & internal tools.
  • Leverage a blended learning environment to maximize learning potential and results.
  • Will work closely with the teams to ensure training materials are created, updated, and delivered to meet key business needs.
  • Understand the Tekion Implementation Process, identify issues that training can be created to improve team performance and communication.
  • Create weekly learnings around processes or skills in live or eLearning formats.
  • Participate in formal and informal assessments of learners.
  • Provide coaching support to team members to ensure consistency of learner skills and knowledge.
  • Maintain accurate training records and notes to be used in learner coaching.
  • Responsible for staying current on company processes & product updates.
  • Create and deliver weekly reports on learners’ progress.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Coaching Certification
  • Crucial Conversations or related Certification
  • Building training in Articulate
  • Automotive software implementation and support experience

Tekion offers a cloud-native platform designed for the automotive retail industry, with its main product being a Dealer Management System (DMS). This system uses Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning (ML) to provide dealerships with a centralized view and performance metrics, improving management and operational efficiency. Tekion stands out by integrating seamlessly with major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) at no additional cost, which helps reduce expenses for clients. The company's goal is to enhance dealership efficiency, profitability, and customer experience.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$617.8M

Headquarters

Pleasanton, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased adoption of cloud-native solutions boosts demand for Tekion's platform.
  • Strategic partnerships enhance Tekion's capabilities and expand its ecosystem.
  • The rise of EVs presents new market opportunities for Tekion.

What critics are saying

  • Legal battles, like the lawsuit against CDK Global, could strain Tekion financially.
  • Generative AI integration may face data privacy and security challenges.
  • Rapid expansion could lead to operational inefficiencies or cultural clashes.

What makes Tekion unique

  • Tekion offers the first cloud-native platform for the automotive retail industry.
  • The platform integrates AI and machine learning for enhanced dealership management.
  • Tekion's system connects OEMs, retailers, and consumers on a single platform.

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Benefits

Competitive compensation and generous stock options

100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage

Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages

The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies

Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper

Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up

A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration

The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy

Exciting opportunities for career growth and development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
Automotive News
Jan 14th, 2025
Tekion, Ken Garff forge new DMS partnership

Dealership management system upstart Tekion has inked a new partnership with longtime Reynolds and Reynolds customer Ken Garff Automotive Group, a Utah-based dealership group with 70 stores across nine states.

Dealership Guy
Dec 10th, 2024
Tekion sues CDK Global, accuses firm of holding data 'hostage'

Automotive software firm Tekion is suing CDK Global over alleged anti-competitive practices involving dealership data.

Tekion
Nov 12th, 2024
Sharebox Joins the Tekion Strategic Partner Program to Streamline Secure Key Management for Dealerships

Sharebox joins the Tekion strategic Partner program to streamline secure key management for dealerships.

Accesswire
Aug 28th, 2024
Curbee Integrates With Tekion to Bring Seamless Connectivity to the Automotive Ecosystem

Curbee integrates with Tekion to bring seamless connectivity to the automotive ecosystem.

PR Newswire
Aug 27th, 2024
Automobility La 2024: Global Automotive Press And Industry Day Announces Exciting Additions To Inaugural Fleet Showcase And Main Stage Program

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Auto Show® (LA Auto Show) announced a series of exciting additions to the AutoMobility LA® 2024 (AMLA 2024) program. AMLA 2024 will take place on Thursday, November 21 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and features a new, expanded agenda for this year. The premier annual industry and media day is a must-attend event for the entire automotive ecosystem, and will host thousands of automotive executives, credentialed journalists and media representatives, government officials, policymakers, technologists, designers, dealers, industry analysts, investors, thought-leaders, content creators and influencers.Just Added: More Exhibitors in the Fleet Mobility ShowcaseAs previously announced, AutoMobility LA 2024 will present its inaugural Fleet Mobility Showcase, an exhibition of the latest vehicle, technology, and product innovations in the fleet sector, featuring everything from passenger cars to Class 8 heavy duty trucks. In addition to Ford Pro, Nikola, and Isuzu Trucks of America, the LA Auto Show is proud to announce the addition of the following exhibitors:A wide range of EVs, HFCEVs, and ICE products will be on display in the showcase. Attendees can interact with OEMs, explore their latest product offerings, and enjoy ride and drive experiences in many of the vehicles onsite.Just Added: More Speakers Taking the AMLA Main StageAMLA's main stage and 2024 content program will feature leading minds in automotive and technology

PR.com
Aug 12th, 2024
ROME Technologies integrates with Tekion to Bring Seamless Connectivity to the Automotive Ecosystem

ROME Technologies integrates with Tekion to bring seamless connectivity to the automotive ecosystem.

Business Wire
Jul 17th, 2024
Automotive Software Platform Tekion Secures $200 Million in Growth Capital from Dragoneer Investment Group

Tekion, innovator of the first cloud-native platform serving the entire automotive retail ecosystem, today announced that it has secured $200 million

Finsmes
Jul 16th, 2024
Tekion Raises $200M in Growth Capital

Tekion, a Pleasanton, CA-based provider of a cloud-native platform serving the entire automotive retail ecosystem, raised $200M in Growth capital.

Automotive News
Jun 7th, 2024
Tekion hires new technology chief to lead AI expansion

Tekion has recruited a new chief technology officer at a crucial time as it continues to scale, builds more generative artificial intelligence into its dealership management system and works toward a possible initial public offering in the coming months.

BDT Online
Jun 6th, 2024
Tekion Appoints Binu Mathew as Chief Technology Officer

Tekion appoints Binu Mathew as Chief Technology Officer.

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