This job, environment, and culture is definitely not for everyone (as you can see from some of the recent reviews) and we're okay with that.
- The schedule. This is retail. You will work a ton of hours. You will be at the mercy of customers who will show up late, early, or not at all to appointments. You will probably feel like you have to come in on your off day to deliver a car. You will work most Saturdays. Management does try to alleviate this by doing things like keeping a stocked kitchen for all employees and being flexible with doctors appts and what not, but that doesn't take away from the fact that you will see your family less if you're used to a 9-5.
- There's a ton of change constantly. This is a con for many as well as a pro for others. The pay plan, schedule, benefits, policies, products, processes, etc. can and will change at any time without much notice. If you're looking for stability and consistency, this is not the place for you.
- As the company grows, you will be expected to sell more cars to make the same money you were in previous months.
- You can probably make more money selling cars at other traditional dealerships. The bottom of the sales board here sell 15-20 cars. Most people sell 20-30. and the top 25% sell 30+ sometimes 40+. Expectations are high.
- Lack of communication from leadership. These changes can and will be made without clear communication or notice from leadership. However, as mentioned above, management has an open door policy and is actively looking for ways to improve communication.
- This is a small company, so there are not written policies and processes for everything you'll encounter. It is being worked on and improved constantly, but you will have to learn on the fly and adapt. Currently we have 75% of our inventory at an extension lot 5 miles away. Logistics are tough selling over 600 cars from our tiny location.
- The people are loud and brash with hearts of gold. Not a con in my opinion, but you may be scared off if you are easily offended and don't take time to get to know people.
- You have to be self-motivated. This is not a con for me, but may be for others. You will not succeed without an internal drive.
