Training Specialist II

Why Valvoline Global Operations?


At Valvoline Global Operations , we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil , but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco , one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values— Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence —are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

• Treating everyone with care.
• Acting with unwavering integrity.
• Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
• Delivering on our commitments with passion.
• Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global , you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Careers for the Driven

The SR Training Specialist role will be responsible for the execution and implementation of the regional training strategy. The responsibilities include all aspects of instructor-led classroom training and virtual training, which includes collaboration with the Learning Experience and Instructional Design teams to help support the development of training content. A critical aspect of this role with be stakeholder involvement and the evaluation of the training and the effectiveness/return of these programs.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Facilitates instructor-led product and sales training for internal and distributor partners across a region.
• Works closely with the Learning Experience and Instructional Design teams to facilitate the creation of new content for anticipated sale training targets. Manages existing content to ensure compatibility and localization for desired region.
• Collaborates with Training Manager, business leadership, and key stakeholders to asses, prioritize, and ensure alignment on regional needs.
• Measures the efficacy of training delivery and evaluates the return on investment of regional training programs.
• Plans and coordinates all onsite and virtual training events to include subject matter experts, material preparation, and logistics.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.

• Communications:
  • Internal: Regular contact with sales leadership (directors, regional sales managers, territory business managers), internal personnel/subject matter experts, and corporate resources (marketing, customer experience, etc)
  • External: Third party distributors, joint venture partners, training vendor partners

What You’ll Need

• The ability to travel up to 75%

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience Required:

• 3-5 years training, automotive, or sales related experience
• Familiarity with “do it for me” (DIFM) automotive, “do it yourself’ (DIY), or heavy-duty market experience preferred
• Strong track record of training and/or sales experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Teams, PPT, Excel (or equivalent)

What Will Set You Apart

Communication Skills:

• Clearly and engagingly conveys complex information through strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Concisely delivers training information to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the message.
• Facilitates discussions with individuals at all levels to asses training needs.
• Ability create dialogue and manage group discussions

Planning & Organization Skills:

• Plans and implements a training schedule designed to assist individuals and groups in developing knowledge and skills through the proper selection and use of training methods.
• Maintains accurate training records.
• Efficient at managing multiple training initiatives, deadlines, and priorities.

Dynamic Presentation Skills

• Delivers dynamic and compelling training sessions, commanding participants’ attention both in-person and virtually.
• Comfortable presenting to a broad and diverse population, easily adapting content and style to audience.
• Skilled in classroom management and engagement techniques.

Collaboration and Teamwork Skills:

• Demonstrates attributes of an Ideal Team Player; is humble, hungry, and people smart.
• Responds and relates well to peers and those in positions of leadership while focusing on big picture needs and solutions.
• Fosters effective collaboration with team members across the enterprise to identify common needs and recommend solutions to address concerns.

Adaptability/Learning Agility:

• Skilled in adapting training methods to diverse learning styles, preferences, and the unique needs of various audiences, showcasing flexibility in approach.

Impactful Assessment and Evaluation Skills:

• Skilled at designing and implementing assessments to measure the impact and effectiveness of delivered training sessions, utilizing feedback for continuous personal improvement.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and return on investment of regional training programs.

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer . We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

• Phone : 1-800-Valvoline
• Email : [email protected]

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 1215

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