Director Educational Partnerships
Description
Sonic Automotive is a Fortune 500 automotive retailer with a commitment to delivering a superior guest experience through its network of franchised dealerships and its rapidly growing EchoPark Automotive segment. Sonic is focused on innovation, operational excellence, and developing future leaders who can drive performance across a dynamic, customer-centric retail environment.Director Educational PartnershipsSalary: $100K - $120K Total Annual CompensationJob DescriptionThe Director of Educational Partnerships will design and lead Sonic Automotiveâs enterprise strategy for building long-term talent pipelines through partnerships with colleges, universities, and technical schools. This role will be instrumental in developing future sales, F&I, and operations leaders by creating structured early-career pathways aligned to Sonicâs high-performance culture and guest-first philosophy.This leader will serve as a strategic connector between educational institutions and retail operations ensuring Sonic is consistently attracting, developing, and converting top emerging talent into dealership roles.Key ResponsibilitiesEducational Partnership StrategyDevelop a national partnership strategy targeting community colleges, universities, HBCUs, and technical trade programs aligned to Sonicâs footprint and growth markets. Build strong relationships with academic leadership, career services, and faculty to embed Sonic into curriculum, programs, and career pathways. Position Sonic Aut --- Source: remoteok - Sonic Automotive
