Regional Training Instructor

About the CompanyCHANGAN Automobile is one of the four major Chinese automobile groups, boasting a heritage spanning 164 years and 45 years of car manufacturing experience; we have 14 manufacturing bases and 39 plants worldwide. As a leading Chinese car manufacturer, CHANGAN Automobile has self-owned brands including CHANGAN UNI, CHANGAN NEVO, CHANGAN LCV, DEEPAL, AVATR, and joint venture brands including CHANGAN Ford, CHANGAN Mazda, and JMC. In 2021, the cumulative sales of CHANGAN's self-owned brand exceeded 20 million units. Up till April 2024, the cumulative sales of Chinese brands under CHANGAN exceeded 26.33 million units. CHANGAN Automobile has more than 18,000 engineers and technicians from 31 countries around the world, and has established R&D network of ten cities in six countries in Chongqing, Beijing, Shanghai, Dingzhou in Hebei, Hefei in Anhui, Turin in Italy, Yokohama in Japan, Birmingham in the UK, Detroit in the US and Munich in Germany. We have a professional automotive R&D process and testing & verification system, to ensure that each product can endure more than 10 years or 260,000 km of use.About the RoleThe MEA Local Training Instructor will support the distributor network across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, with a primary focus on sales and product training. Responsibilities include delivering localized training sessions, adapting training materials to local market requirements, and monitoring training effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Deliver in-person, on-site dealership training, centralized training sessions, and online training programs covering sales and product knowledge for distributors across the MEA region. Independently manage and deliver training courses throughout the full training lifecycle.Localize, translate, adapt, and develop training materials based on resources provided by headquarters, including English and Arabic versions. Ensure that all materials are aligned with local market practices, regulations, and customer preferences.Manage the end-to-end training lifecycle to ensure operational excellence, specifically: Pre-training: Identify training needs, coordinate participant logistics, and ensure the readiness of all materials and equipment.During training: Oversee attendance tracking and conduct both written and practical assessments.Post-training: Gather participant feedback, compile comprehensive training reports, and monitor long-term training effectiveness and knowledge transfer.Maintain and manage training records and databases, including the number of training sessions delivered, participants trained, assessment pass rates, and participant satisfaction levels. Submit regular training reports and document training best practices and case studies.Work closely with the Chinese training team at the business division and distributor management teams to identify training needs and challenges, provide course improvement recommendations, and ensure the successful implementation of the annual training plan.Organize and deliver specialized training programs for new product launches and market-specific campaigns. Participate in distributor capability reviews and performance assessments.Undertake other training and training management-related responsibilities as assigned. Basic Qualifications:In-depth knowledge of the Middle East and Africa (MEA) automotive market, dealership operational models, and local business cultures.Fluent in both English and Arabic (bilingual delivery). Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to independently develop and proofread bilingual training materials.Minimum of 5 years of dedicated training/lecturing experience in the automotive industry.Proven track record in delivering training on passenger vehicle products, sales processes, and after-sales SOPs; highly familiar with dealership training frameworks.Strong capabilities in combining theoretical instruction with hands-on practical training. Ability to independently design assessment programs and evaluate training effectiveness. Willingness to travel across the MEA region is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with international automotive brands, such as fast-growing global or Chinese OEMs, within the MEA region is a strong plus.Possession of automotive technical certifications, TTT (Train-the-Trainer) certification, or OEM internal trainer certification.Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for developing training materials, with basic video editing skills for producing short training videos.Experience in curriculum development and establishing or managing distributor training systems.