General Manager In Training Jobs in Chesterfield, VA

We are Haley Automotive Group of Central Virginia, and Virginia’s oldest automotive group.  We have 11 stores located in Richmond, Roanoke and Farmville.  Brands we work with are Toyota, Volvo, Chevy, Buick, GMC, Ford and Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram.   We are offering an exciting management growth experience ultimately becoming a leader in the automotive business.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Participants will have exposure and experience in all facets of the automotive business.   Program objectives are:

• Be one of the best at all job functions within a reasonable and monitored time frame.
• Work to understand all you can about the operations of each department and the associated systems.
• Notate and share ideas that you feel would enhance the customer experience.
• Notate and share suggestions in regard to efficiency, job satisfaction, work requirements, and use of personnel.
• Be involved in your community. Donate eight hours of your time annually towards what you feel is a worthy cause; charities, churches, food banks, homeless shelters, retirement homes, and the like.
• Strive to work well with fellow employees. “With” them, not “above” them. Enhance the team!
• Receive positive evaluations from your supervisors, and learn from any constructive criticism.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

There are estimated time frames assigned to each position, but ultimately, those times will vary depending on the performance of the participant. Below is a list of the different areas participants will experience while in the Haley Automotive Management Training Program. Your path through the process will be determined by position availability within the departments.  Total Estimated Time is 29-48 months to complete the program

Service Department:    (6-10 months)

(ASM) This position will involve close interaction with not only the customer, but also with technicians (mechanics) and parts counter employees. Some of the duties include scheduling service appointments, customer follow-up, and consulting with customers on recommended services and repairs. While in this position, you will acquire skills in time management, organization, communication, phone skills, sales, and computer systems/programs associated with the Service Department.

Parts Department:    (4-8 months)

This is also a customer facing position, however, the majority of your interaction will be with technicians and ASMs, and not with the walk-in retail customer. The Service Department is the Parts Department’s number one customer. You will also be dealing with body shops, other service centers and dealerships requiring parts, mainly via the telephone. While in this position, you will acquire skills in organization, phone skills, communication, and computer systems/programs associated with the Parts Department.

Body Shop:    (4-6 months)

While in this capacity, you will learn the inner workings of a body shop. Some of the duties include scheduling appointments with customers, writing repair estimates for vehicles with body damage, interacting with insurance companies, following up

with customers, and expediting the work flow of vehicles in the body shop for repairs. You will acquire skills in organization, phone skills, communication, time management, and use of the computer systems/programs associated with the Body Shop.

Accounting Office.   (3-6 months)

There are several different positions that you will become familiar with while working in the accounting office. Some of these positions are Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Title Clerk, Human Resources and Payroll, Record Keeping, and Data Entry. This experience will help you understand the financial side of the business and you will have a first-hand view of what goes on “behind the scenes”. You will have very little contact with the public in this capacity, but you will have regular phone interaction with managers at all of the Haley stores. While in this position, you will become very familiar with the deeper workings of the Dealer Management System (DMS).

Sales Department:    (12-18 months)

Sales is the foundation of our business and will be the longest stop on your path to a management position. You will go through a sales training class where you will learn the “10 Step Road to the Sale” process. You will learn more about the features and benefits of the vehicles in our inventory, which will enable you to provide any prospective customer with an exceptional shopping experience. While in the Sales Department you will be dealing with the public on a daily basis. You will become proficient in the art of negotiating while maintaining an excellent reputation and high manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Index scores (CSI).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (any Business track) required.
• Minimum 2 years work experience in a business setting required.
• Valid and clean driver’s license required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and other computer software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

WHAT HALEY OFFERS:

• Competitive, above market compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D and Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity Leave
• Preferred Vehicle Purchase Programs
• Uniforms provided
• Positive and professional work environment
• Career growth and promotion opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Possible weekends depending on department rotation.

Work Location:

If this sounds like something that is exciting to you, apply today and become part of the story at Haley Automotive Group!