OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -

NCM Associates and DrivingSales University revealed Tuesday a dealership training alliance in an effort to address the “need for Web-based training" in the areas of digital sales and marketing best practices.

DrivingSales University is an on-demand, Web-based training platform “focused on teaching the latest Web strategies from a variety of top e-commerce experts,” the company shared.

The new alliance provides NCM clients with discount pricing and access to more than 250 interactive, online learning modules from DSU.

“As we build our on-demand training resources, we are focusing on those functional areas of the dealership that can show tremendous improvement when given the proper attention to departmental processes and accountability,” said NCM Institute director Garry House.

“That said,” House continued, “we also recognize that online consumers are impacting those processes across all dealership departments and it makes sense to offer an on-demand learning solution to address those challenges. This strategic alliance with DrivingSales University provides an immediate and comprehensive learning library for all levels and departments within the dealership.”  

DrivingSales founder Jared Hamilton insisted the alliance with NCM is a natural fit.

“We’re pleased to associate the DrivingSales brand with NCM Associates because our two organizations are so complementary," Hamilton said. "We are both heavily focused on better automotive dealership management and profitability outcomes and by making DrivingSales University training more accessible to NCM’s clients, we know we’ll have an even greater impact on elevating the marketing and management skill set in the retail automotive industry.”

NCM president and chief executive officer Paul Faletti Jr. also expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, “I have great respect for Jared’s knowledge and expertise in this area and he and his team have proven themselves to be excellent resources for many NCM clients.

“Our mutual goal is to give those dealers who need assistance with their e-commerce strategies an additional incentive to tackle those challenges now," Faletti added.

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