Product Specialist

Territory - Upstate New York

Description

Automotive Product Specialist's are able to facilitate and present feature and benefit knowledge of all company vehicles to drive performance improvement for retail automotive sales and service professionals. Product and Luxury Performance Specialists will be able to facilitate and present in-depth product technology, brand heritage and competitive comparisons of all company vehicles to drive performance improvement for retail automotive sales and service professionals. The trainer is a primary liaison between the corporation and retail. They manage their own logistics and market for their training sessions. They are Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) helping to develop and deliver our courseware. They answer strategic corporate initiatives and drive that message to the retail side. They support our corporation through their voice and actions at the retail level.

Key areas of responsibility:

Product Training Facilitation

• Afford all Dealers within territory an equal opportunity to participate in quarterly and annual Certification program

o Average Territory Scope

 Covering parts of a large state territory or potentially 2-3 States based on dealership count

 May require overnight travel

• Prepare and Deliver Instructor Led training to dealership's Retail Sales Consultants and Sales Managers within defined territory. This includes both in-person and Virtual Classroom Online (VCO) offerings

• Prepare and Deliver Instructor Led training to Service Advisors and Service Managers within defined territory. This includes both in-person and Virtual Classroom Online (VCO) offerings

• Support various stakeholders within Stellantis as necessary (e.g. Fleet, Engineering, Marketing, Business Centers)

• Understand and effectively communicate content while displaying personal knowledge of retail environment

• Assist Curriculum development and revision process as Subject Matter Expert/Reviewer of content

• Process rosters following training to ensure proper credit for attendees

Territory Management

• Plan and Schedule quarterly training calendar

• Communicate with and Recruit enrollment from assigned dealers to fill training courses

• Initiate marketing activities to Dealerships, Sales Managers and Sales Consultants to drive enrollment for their workshops and/or targeted programs to achieve required objectives

• Initiate performance improvement at the retail level to positively impact vehicle sales

• Follow-up on daily inquiries from retail professionals

Corporate Voice

• Thoroughly understand all corporate training programs, certification, customer experience initiative, corporate retail programs and market initiatives to effectively communicate to dealership personnel

• Support and partner with Business Center personnel on various initiatives to promote retail sales

• Deliver Sales and After Sales product training consistent with market, BC, corporate and/or brand objectives

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Remote position - territory within the scope of the Midwest Business Center

• Automotive Retail experience as a Sales Consultant or Sales Manager

• 4 year college degree from an accredited university

• Willingness to travel as much as 80% of the time

• Confident facilitating training in front of both large and small groups

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Facilitation experience preferred in Automotive/Sales related curriculum

• Must be able to handle questions/objections, direct participant activities and maintain a high energy learning environment

This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo, NY.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.