DRIVE Leadership Development Program Milford, Ohio

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive mentorship

Career development program

Job summary

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family invites new graduates to join the DRIVE Leadership Development Program at Wyler University. The 24-month, full-time program accelerates your career with a $70,000 starting salary, mentorship from senior leaders, and exposure to multiple dealership functions.

Exceptional graduates may advance to management opportunities with earning potential over $100,000 annually. This program emphasizes hands-on leadership, cross-functional experience, and a fast-tracked path to

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree completed by the program start date.
• Strong leadership potential and a desire to manage people and operations.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a competitive drive to succeed.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take on new challenges.
• Accountability, integrity, and a commitment to delivering results.
• Flexibility to work across dealership locations and business functions.
• Degrees in business, management, marketing, finance, communications, hospitality, and related fields are welcome, but ambition and leadership potential matter most.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to the major functions that drive the business across Sales, Financial/Operations, Service, Marketing, HR, and Corporate Operations.
• Develop leadership skills by taking on real business challenges and responsibilities.
• Receive executive mentorship and structured development throughout the program.
• Demonstrate leadership potential through performance and results during the 24-month journey.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication

Relationship building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Flexibility

Ambition

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DRIVE Leadership Development ProgramWyler University | Jeff Wyler Automotive FamilyStarting Salary: $70,000 AnnuallyCareer Opportunity: $100,000+ Annual Earning Potential in Management Following Successful Program CompletionProgram Duration: 24 Months | Full TimeYour Degree Was Just the Beginning. Now DRIVE Your Future.You worked hard to earn your degree. You have ambition, leadership potential, and the drive to accomplish something extraordinary.Now imagine launching your career with a $70,000 salary, learning directly from experienced business leaders, gaining real management experience, and preparing for a leadership opportunity with the potential to earn more than $100,000 annually.That's DRIVE.At Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, we're not just looking for our next generation of employees. We're investing in our next generation of leaders.Through Wyler University, our DRIVE Leadership Development Program offers exceptional college graduates an accelerated, 24 month journey designed to develop the business knowledge, operational experience, and leadership skills needed to succeed in automotive retail management.And here's what makes DRIVE different: You won't spend 2 years sitting in a classroom learning about leadership. You'll be developing those skills by doing the work.Your Career. Your Potential. Your DRIVE.From your first day, you'll be immersed in the business, working alongside experienced professionals and leaders who understand what it takes to build successful operations.Throughout the program, you'll gain exposure to the major functions that drive our business, including:Sales and Business Development: Learn how to build relationships, lead teams, drive revenue, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.Financial and Business Operations: Develop an understanding of profitability, financial performance, and the decisions that make businesses successful.Service and Fixed Operations: Experience the operational side of the business and learn how to lead people, improve processes, and deliver results.Marketing, Human Resources, and Corporate Operations: Discover how the different functions of a large organization work together to support growth.Leadership and Management: Develop the confidence, judgment, and practical skills necessary to lead teams and manage business operations.You'll receive executive mentorship, structured development, meaningful performance feedback, and opportunities to demonstrate your leadership potential through real business challenges.What Makes DRIVE Different?A $70,000 Starting SalaryStart your professional career with competitive compensation while investing in your future.A Path Toward $100,000+Successful graduates will be considered for management opportunities with annual earning potential exceeding $100,000. Placement and compensation depend on performance and the leadership opportunity.24 Months of Accelerated DevelopmentGain the breadth of business experience that can take years to develop through traditional career paths.Real Leadership ExperienceTake on meaningful responsibilities, work alongside experienced leaders, and develop the skills needed to manage people, operations, and business performance.Executive MentorshipLearn from professionals who have built successful careers leading teams, growing businesses, and delivering results.An Opportunity to Build a Career, Not Just Find a JobDRIVE is designed to prepare talented graduates for future leadership positions within Jeff Wyler Automotive Family.Who We're Looking For:We're looking for individuals who want more than an entry level job. We want future leaders who are motivated by opportunity, energized by challenges, and excited about building a successful career.Why Jeff Wyler Automotive Family?Big Business. Bold Opportunities. Extraordinary Careers.What started as a single Chevrolet dealership in 1973 has grown into one of the largest automotive retail organizations in the Midwest. Today, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family represents more than 50 years of entrepreneurial success, thousands of employees, some of the world's most recognized automotive brands, and a business that generates billions of dollars in economic activity through vehicle sales and related services.But our story isn't just about how far we've come. It's about where we're going next, and the leaders who will take us there.With operations spanning Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family offers something few employers can: the resources and opportunities of a major organization combined with the entrepreneurial spirit and personal commitment of a family owned business.This is an industry where leadership matters. Where decisions have an immediate impact. Where you can develop expertise in sales, finance, operations, customer experience, and business strategy while learning what it takes to run a successful multimillion dollar operation.And unlike traditional career paths where advancement can take years, we're creating an opportunity for exceptional graduates to accelerate their development and prepare for meaningful leadership responsibilities.We aren't simply hiring for the positions we have today. We're developing the leaders we'll need tomorrow.That's the vision behind Wyler University and the DRIVE Leadership Development Program.Don't Just Start a Career. DRIVE One.24 Months. $70,000 Starting Salary. A Path Toward $100,000+ Management Opportunities.Your degree opened the door. Your ambition determines how far you go.The next 2 years could change the trajectory of your entire career.Are you ready to DRIVE?Apply today and take the first step toward your future with Jeff Wyler Automotive Family.Our ideal candidates demonstrate:A bachelor's degree completed by the program start date.Strong leadership potential and a desire to manage people and business operations.An entrepreneurial mindset and a competitive drive to succeed.Excellent communication and relationship building skills.A willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take on new challenges.Accountability, integrity, and a commitment to delivering results.Flexibility to work across dealership locations and business functions.Degrees in business, management, marketing, finance, communications, hospitality, and related fields are welcome, but your ambition, character, and leadership potential matter just as much as your major.Previous automotive industry experience is not required.