Operations Leadership Track: Dealership Rotations

L0105 Lithia Home Office; New Jersey; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle discounts

Wellness program

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway – Planet Honda is recruiting for an Operations Development Program. The role is full-time, onsite, with a $60,000 starting salary during a 3-month training period and potential bonuses and raises on performance.

You will support multiple dealership departments and learn through hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. The program emphasizes leadership development, cross-functional collaboration, and a structured onboarding process designed to accelerate career growth

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (or higher) is required.
• Strong communication skills and active listening are essential.
• Professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail are necessary.
• Fast learning, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities are important.
• Collaborative, ownership-driven attitude and openness to feedback are valued.

Responsibilities

• Dive into core dealership operations across Sales, Service, Parts, Back Office, and F&I.
• Master daily store workflows through onboarding, shadowing, and owning real responsibilities.
• Strengthen customer, business, and operational acumen across departments.
• Collaborate with store and regional leaders through coaching, workshops, and meetings.
• Complete the program with dealership expertise and a leadership-focused path.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Reliability

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Collaborative mindset

Education

Associate’s degree (or higher)

Job description

Lithia & Driveway – Planet Honda is recruiting for an Operations Development Program. The role is full-time, onsite, with a $60,000 starting salary during a 3-month training period and potential bonuses and raises on performance.

You will support multiple dealership departments and learn through hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. The program emphasizes leadership development, cross-functional collaboration, and a structured onboarding process designed to accelerate career growth