Automotive Industry, Best Practices, Car Wash, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Establish Priorities, Hospitality and Tourism, Leadership, Market Share, Market Trend Analysis, Microsoft Office, Onboarding, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, Time Management, Training Tools, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Plano, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
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Why Youll Love This Job
The Field Training Manager supports operational excellence, hospitality, and team member development through consistent field-based training, coaching, and follow-up. This individual partners with Operations Directors, District Managers, and site leaders to identify training gaps, improve execution, reinforce company standards, onboard and orient new field leaders, and create a consistent experience across all markets. The Field Training Manager is a subject-matter expert and resource for field team members, helping them understand both the "what" and "why" behind company procedures and hospitality expectations.
Preference will be given to candidates who reside in one of the following markets:
Raleigh, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, or Asheville, NC
Knoxville, TN
Louisville or Lexington, KY metro areas.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner with Operations Directors, District Managers, and site leaders to support consistent training, operational execution, hospitality, and team member development across all markets
Conduct field visits to observe performance, identify training gaps, coach leaders and team members, and reinforce company standards
Provide hands-on training and support related to car wash operations, site procedures, safety, hospitality, and leadership development
Support onboarding and continued development for new and existing field-based team members and leaders
Reinforce ZIPS Hospitality expectations by coaching teams on service in the four touchpoints, professionalism, urgency, and overall guest experience
Build strong partnerships with Operations leadership to promote communication, buy-in, accountability, and shared ownership of field training priorities
Create clear visit recaps that include wins, opportunities, action items, and follow-up expectations
Track recurring training gaps using KPIs and field observations by site and market to identify trends and help prioritize future training needs
Develop, update, and facilitate training tools, content, and resources that support operational consistency, hospitality, leadership development, and team member growth
Support company initiatives, new process rollouts, operational changes, and field communication through structured training and follow-up
Serve as a field resource and subject matter expert for car wash operations, procedures, hospitality standards, and training best practices
Promote a positive training culture focused on coaching, consistency, accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement
Skills & Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1+ years of site management, field operations, or multi-unit leadership experience preferred
Strong understanding of car wash operations, site-level execution, hospitality, and team member development
Experience training, coaching, and developing frontline team members and field leaders
Ability to travel 70% or more, including market visits, day travel, and overnight travel
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Must be able to sit at a desk for prolonged periods and work outdoors
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong operational knowledge with the ability to coach teams on procedures, standards, safety, site flow, and guest experience
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to partner effectively with Operations Directors, District Managers, site leaders, and team members
Ability to observe field behaviors, identify root causes, and provide clear, actionable coaching
Ability to lead a full training cycle, including assessment, planning, facilitation, follow-up, and measurement of progress
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to train individuals, small groups, and larger field leadership audiences
Ability to create buy-in and partnership with Operations leadership by connecting training priorities to business results and field needs
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple markets, priorities, and follow-up items
Ability to adapt training style based on audience, market needs, leadership level, and operational priorities
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced field environment
Ability to support both immediate training needs and long-term development priorities
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and pride in the impact training has on operational execution, hospitality, team member experience, and company success.