The Development Specialist is an incredible opportunity to join JM&A Group. The purpose of this role is to develop the next generation of top talent for JM&A. The Development Specialist would have the opportunity to grow their skills under the guidance of a Lead Specialist, getting exposure to a large variety of environments by training in our dealer partner locations across the country and within the corporate office. The expectation is for the Development Specialist to be ready for promotion into multiple career paths within 12 months of their start date. Prior to promotion, the Development Specialist is a salaried position and pays $65,000 annually.
Responsibilities:
Provide hands-on individual training to our dealer partners
Fostering relationships with our dealer partners through the JM&A value proposition
Proactively managing professional development and adapting through constructive feedback.
Agility in navigating and excelling within a high-paced work environment
Qualifications:
Highly motivated Self-Starter
Automotive retail sales experience
Persistent and resilient- you handle objections and rejections well
Executive presence – exhibits comfort, curiosity, and poise when engaging with any level of leadership.
Versatility in tailoring communication to diverse audiences with emotional intelligence.
Capacity to shape outcomes through non-authoritative means
Willing and able to travel 100% nationwide
Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
Open to relocate upon promotion
The pay grade for this position is 49,141 - 109,215. Base pay is determined by factors including candidate experience and qualifications, education and work location. At JM Family, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package tailored to your needs and those of your family. Beyond base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as well as participation in our robust retirement plans including 401k, profit sharing and pension. Yes, you read that right, a pension plan! We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. We also provide access to emergency backup care and family support services, supplemental life insurance, a lifestyle spending account, parental leave and paid time off. During your interview process, our talent team can fill you in on the details of our benefits and career development opportunities.
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This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.
JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact JM Family’s Talent Acquisition department at [email protected] for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.
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