GSFSGroup Names Jennings Training Director
HOUSTON – GSFSGroup promoted Ray Jennings to training director. In this new position, Jennings will be responsible for the development and execution of all dealer training curriculum. He will focus on ensuring that the training tools offered support the growth of dealers’ finance, sales and service departments.
“Ray has been an incredible asset to GSFSGroup for the past five years, and his vast industry knowledge and experience applied to our training programs will be a valuable enhancement,” said Steve Amos, president, GSFSGroup. “His direct knowledge of dealership sales and operations will impact our client’s growth.”
Jennings will direct all aspects of dealer training across all platforms, seminars, Web-based training and on-site classes. He will continue to implement existing training programs along with developing new courses to meet market demands.
With an extensive auto industry career, Jennings brings a complete understanding of the dealership business model and the tools needed for success. He began his career in automotive sales, and over the years progressed through the management of new vehicle, used vehicle, finance and sales departments to the general manager position. Following his retail career, Jennings joined the training division of Ford Motor Co. and then started a training company focusing on leasing, sales processes, prospecting and business development centers. Jennings joined GSFSGroup’s training division in 2007.
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