Shifty and Disorganized - New Car Sales and Leasing Group 1 Automotive Employee Review

3.0
Jul 19, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some middle management will work to help you, and love helping customers. They keep an open mind in hiring a diverse range of people. Corporate keeps a close enough eye on individual branches, offers ample training.

Cons

Disorganized - seems nobody is on the same page at any time, ever. Cars would be advertised a certain way, and wouldn't be as such or even available at all, and nobody knew why. Customers would be waiting for hours for minor appointments. Keys often went missing and there was no accountability for tenured employees. The mass exodus of employees from the location made transitioning difficult and led to confusion. Facilities not capable of handling the business they want to conduct, and as a result things were crowded and disorganized. Slightly dishonest - more concerned with making lofty promises when the actual likelihood of fulfillment is not high. Sketchy pay grades - asked employees not to discuss their pay rates, because regardless of performance, some were making 7-18% more commission with zero justification as to why. Not based on performance or seniority or qualifications, just because the manager wanted to pay more. Impractical demands - Request employees handle issues that management should deal with, when employees are powerless to resolve the issues. Impolite - Specific management was, quite frankly, boarish. In every sense of the word. Self centered and only interested in the employees they have a common interest in, and willing to sabotage those they don't for what seems to be personal enjoyment.

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Pros

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Cons

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Group 1 Automotive Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share this, and for five-plus years with us. It means a lot to hear that the benefits, the people, and the flexibility have made this a place worth recommending. Teamwork is at the heart of how we work, and comments like yours reflect the kind of culture we're proud to build together. We hear you on workload and staffing, and we take that feedback seriously as we keep growing. Thank you again for being part of the team.
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Pros

You learn how to work hard and understand more about vehicles

Cons

No work life balance. This particular location had extreme micromanagement

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