Corporate Training Assistant, Auto Parts Stores

Get ready for an exciting journey with Replacement Parts, Inc. We’re not just a company, we’re a family of companies including Crow Burlingame and Parts Warehouse Inc., headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. With a strong team of over 1,400 employees spread across approximately 220 locations in 12 states, we’re a force to be reckoned with in the automotive parts, paint, and heavy-duty parts business. We are celebrating 105 years of service to our communities as a privately held business. Many of our employees have spent most of their working lives as part of the “Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts” family. Check us out at www.btbautoparts.com.

The Training team is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented assistant to support our team in the professional development of our employees. As the Training Assistant you’ll work from our corporate headquarters and coordinate the set up and execution of training sessions, seminars, and meetings. You stay in constant communication with trainers, participants, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of training programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate logistics for training events, such as booking venues, scheduling travel, making lodging arrangements, arranging catering, and ensuring necessary equipment is set up.
• Assist with setup for in-person and virtual workshops/events/meetings and serve as a moderator for virtual learning opportunities.
• Prepare training and promotional materials, including presentations, handouts, multimedia visuals, and flyers.
• Maintain training records and databases, including participant attendance and evaluation of training effectiveness through surveys, assessments, and other feedback mechanisms.
• Assist in the development of training content and materials in cooperation with the training team.
• Provide administrative support for training activities, such as processing registrations, tracking expenses, and managing training calendars.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the training department.

Our Benefits (all benefits are based on eligibility and subject to change)

• 401(k) employer matching
• Company Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Additional Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Purchase Discounts
• Scholarship Program
• Earning Incentives and Bonuses

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.  It is focused on your personal development and the development of others.  To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate job knowledge, ethics, organizational support, and continuous learning.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations.

Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills.

Teamwork - Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General office and customer service experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication, including tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, follow through, and be flexible.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Chrome and/or Firefox Internet software; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Driver's License and a good driving record are required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and exciting Occasionally, you may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Looking for a place where you can fit in, exercise your creative muscle, help people, and build a career? Join the RPI family and be part of our talented team committed to bringing value to those we serve and living our best lives – on and off the clock. Apply today

Employment at Replacement Parts, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer. Replacement Parts, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. *This is a Safety Sensitive position due to the use of heavy equipment.