Future DART Opportunities

Lithia Motors; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is hiring for our DART Operations Program in Michigan. This full-time program offers hands-on exposure to store operations, leadership development, and clear paths for career growth within a nationwide automotive retailer.

You will guide customers through vehicle purchase or service steps, develop new business, build strong relationships, and collaborate with multiple departments to meet store objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, and computer proficiency.
• Self-motivated with a drive to exceed goals.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Bachelor's or associate degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders and management.
• Guide customers through vehicle purchase and/or service processes.
• Understand high-level business objectives and continually align work with those objectives to meet the needs of the business.
• Develop and prospect new business continuously.
• Maintain relationships with current customers ensuring their needs are met.
• Serves as the communicator between customer and necessary departments; ensuring the customer’s needs are understood.
• Greet customers in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization & time management

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree preferred

Job description

Dealership: The Suburban Collection NOW HIRING Full-Time Employees for our DART Operations Program! We are looking to develop the next generation of Lithia & Driveway team members who will help us achieve our mission of Growth Powered by People, making Auto Done Easy for years to come. We are looking for data-centric, customer-focused, proactive people who will push our stores to be the best they can be for our customers. The DART program is designed to give broad exposure to various aspects of the store while achieving store performance standards. Program participants will receive hands-on experience, leadership development, and be part of a connected group committed to accelerating their career growth through performance. Participants may enter the stores through the sales or service route.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders and management
• Guide customers through vehicle purchase and/or service processes
• Understand high-level business objectives and continually align work with those objectives to meet the needs of the business
• Develop and prospect new business continuously
• Maintain relationships with current customers ensuring their needs are met
• Serves as the communicator between customer and necessary departments; ensuring the customer’s needs are understood
• Greet customers in a prompt, friendly, and professional manner
• Attend and actively participate in meetings

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization, time management, and computer proficiency
• Self-motivated with a drive to exceed goals
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
• Bachelor's or associate degree preferred but not required

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.

We are a drug free workplace.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status).

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD).

Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!