What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Training Manager position at Accelerated Brands?
The Role
This traveling role is responsible for driving training compliance, operational excellence, and talent development across multiple shop locations within the region. The position ensures all training programs—including new hire onboarding, re-training efforts, and new initiatives—are executed to company standards and within expected timeframes. Serving as a subject matter expert in policies, procedures, inventory management, POS systems, cash handling, and the company handbook, this role partners with Area Managers to identify and develop high-performing talent and build a strong bench through internal development programs. The role also supports new shop openings and acquisitions by providing on-site setup, training, KPI tracking, and ongoing operational support while ensuring consistent adherence to company standards.
Why Join Us?
At Strickland Brothers, we don’t just offer jobs, we provide careers with purpose.
Our Mission: We strive to be the leading automotive services company that delivers superior service to our customers and enhances the lives of our teammates and communities.
When you join our team, you’ll become part of a company that is passionate about creating opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally. With a commitment to career development and advancement, you’ll have access to tools, training, and mentorship to help you achieve your full potential.
We’re also a team that works hard and plays hard. If you have a sense of humor and a relentless ambition to win, you’ll fit right in with our dynamic culture and fast-paced environment!
What You’ll Do:
- Training Compliance: Ensuring the training programs for each position in-shop are executed to standard and within the expected timeframes. This includes training programs for new hires, new initiatives, re-training efforts, and test markets.
- Company Standards: Ensure consistent adherence to company standards in policies, procedures, and customer service.
- People Development: Assist Area Managers with the identification and development of high performing talent in shops to build a bench of Managers in Training and Certified Training Shop Managers. Help lead the MIT and CTSM training programs. Validate Certified Training shops with in-person assessments.
- Openings and Acquisitions: Support new locations through shop set up, training, KPI tracking, and ongoing support.
- Policy and Procedure Experts: Be knowledgeable and able to teach inventory management, the point-of-sale system, cash handling, all training programs, and the company handbook.
What We’re Looking For:
- 2 years’ experience working in a multi-unit leadership role
- Comfortable with frequent regional travel, spending 3–4 days per week in-shop
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to adapt to evolving business needs and guide teams through new initiatives effectively
- Training Skills: Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to inspire and empower teams to achieve their goals.
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
• Competitive salary with growth potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 120 hours of paid time off after 90 days of employment
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities, including training and industry conferences
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Strickland Brothers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated fairly and respectfully. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000