Sonic Automotive Inducted into Training Magazine Hall of Fame
March 03 2021 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SAH), a
Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive
retailers, today announced that the Company has been inducted into
Training magazine’s Hall of Fame after ranking in the Top 10 of its
Annual Top 100 list of companies recognized for excellence in
employer-sponsored training and development programs for four
consecutive years.
Training Magazine’s Hall of Fame ranks best-in-class
organizations for their excellence in employer-sponsored training
and development programs and has been the premier learning industry
awards program for over two decades. The Training Top 100 ranking
is determined by assessing a myriad of benchmarking statistics
measuring qualitative and quantitative factors such as financial
investment in employee training and development; scope and number
of training programs; Kirkpatrick Level 3 and 4 evaluation; and,
satisfaction of goals, business objectives and outcomes.
“Sonic Automotive is deeply committed to recruiting, developing
and retaining the best talent in the industry,” said Doug Bryant,
Vice President of Sonic Automotive’s Talent Management and Training
Team. “To rank in the Top 10 of Training magazine’s Annual Top 100
list for the fourth consecutive year demonstrates our steadfast
dedication to our teammates, their professional development, and of
course, the unique, guest experience we provide in our
dealerships.”
As one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, currently
employing more than 7,000 teammates in 12 states, Sonic has
actively invested in the development of industry-leading innovative
training and development solutions for its 84 franchised
dealerships and 14 collision centers, representing more than 20
brands.
Sonic faced new and unprecedented challenges in 2020 stemming
from the global pandemic including travel restrictions and health
risks that required the team to pivot and redesign training
programs to be delivered virtually without sacrificing impact and
effectiveness. This sudden push for innovation in talent
development processes yielded positive advancements in the use of
technology for individualized training and performance support. The
development of new online learning resources allowed for increased
independent study, and effective use of virtual communication tools
provided opportunities for customized sales coaching, improved
teammate engagement, and increased manager involvement.
“Delivering an exceptional guest experience is our number one
priority, so we are always striving to understand and effectively
respond to our guests’ needs at every one of our locations,” said
Jeff Dyke, President of Sonic Automotive. “We are only able to do
this by first investing in our teammates’ career development which
is why our dedication to developing top-notch training programs has
remained consistent over the years.”
Please visit jobs.sonicautomotive.com to learn more about career
opportunities at Sonic Automotive.
About Sonic Automotive
Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in
Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the nation’s largest
automotive retailers. Sonic can be reached on the web at
www.sonicautomotive.com.
About Training
Training magazine is the leading business publication for
learning and development and HR professionals. It has been the
ultimate resource for innovative learning and development—in print,
in person, and online—over the last 50-plus years. Training
magazine and Training magazine Events are produced by Lakewood
Media Group.
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Press Contacts Danielle
DeVoren / Anthony Feldman 212-896-1272 / 617-921-0984
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