How to hire a field trainer

How to hire a field trainer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step field trainer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a field trainer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new field trainer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The field trainer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect field trainer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents field trainer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Field Trainer	Description	Hourly rate
   Field Trainer	Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.	$15-31
   Training Consultant	A training consultant's job is to prepare, evaluate, and execute an organization's employee education programs. Their duties and responsibilities may include developing instructional materials, identifying knowledge and skills gaps, and organizing learning activities... Show more	$18-40
   Facilitator	A facilitator is responsible for assisting a group event or program, ensuring that the participants coordinate well. Facilitators also monitor that the objectives of the event are smoothly delivered and organized... Show more	$13-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Field Training
   • PowerPoint
   • Training Effectiveness
   • Product Knowledge
   • On-The-Job Training
   • Training Materials
   • DOT
   • Training Curriculum
   • Technical Training
   • Computer System
   • Training Sessions
   • Professional Development
   • Sales Associates
   • Various Training

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead numerous presentations at POA meetings that include managed care, resource utilization, and selling techniques.
   • Consult with operations and executive leadership to create customize performance improvement plans for store management and sales associates.
   • Create training materials using PowerPoint and word.
   • Develop training curriculum including PowerPoint presentations, participant quizzes, and training evaluation forms.
   • Involve the training of all personnel involve in POS operations.
   • Review POS materials and teach the store teams on ways to drive footsteps through the door and close on the sale.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your field trainer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A field trainer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, field trainers' average salary in west virginia is 56% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level field trainers earn 49% less than senior-level field trainers.
   • Certifications. A field trainer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a field trainer's salary.

   Average field trainer salary

   $47,009yearly

   $22.60 hourly rate

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   Entry-level field trainer salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

4. Writing a field trainer job description

   A good field trainer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a field trainer job description:

   Field trainer job description example

   This position presents Emergency Road Services (ERS) instructional courses to all independent contract station (ICS) operators and their employees. The position promotes and mentors continued cooperation between contract stations and the Club.
   
   The position provides administrative support to Emergency Road Service and Customer Service Representatives where needed and as needed, based on service requests from other departmental managers.
   
   In addition, this position conducts presentations to Club personnel and public agencies to increase awareness of towing procedures, safe tow truck and flatbed carrier operating procedures, purpose and use of towing accessories, customer service and other related procedures regarding emergency road services as they pertain to member service. The position provides related field Fleet support, as requested, enterprise wide.
   Qualifications
   High school education or equivalent required. Business, technical, or college degree preferred.Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated knowledge of automotive electrical systems required.Any specific certification, licensing or training as proof of industry-specific training.Previous training, coaching and mentoring experience required.Must have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with an individual or in a group environment.Knowledge of emergency road service and tow truck operations preferred.PC literacy including experience with word processing and spreadsheet software required. Basic understanding of data base programs and software preferred.Valid driver license, acceptable Department of Motor Vehicle record and minimum limits of automobile liability insurance required.Geographic knowledge of club territory preferred.
   
   Benefits:· Extraordinary medical/dental/vision/life benefits· 401(k) Savings plan with company match
   
   AAA East Central is part of the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation. We have 14,000 employees in 21 states and 17 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity - we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition and long-standing reputation since 1902, we encourage you to learn more about our legendary service.
   
   Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”
   
   AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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5. Post your job

   To find the right field trainer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with field trainers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit field trainers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your field trainer job on Zippia to find and recruit field trainer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit field trainers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new field trainer

   Once you've selected the best field trainer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new field trainer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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