For starters, every few months, they are eliminating positions. For an individual freshout of college in need of a job or a semi-seasoned sales associate/manager wanting to spread their wings, DT is for you. For a seasoned or mid-career professional or an individual wanting to get a start in Operations or a tenured salesman or Upper-Management Pro, STAY AWAY. The positions at DT are only unique to DT and ONLY DT! Do NOT be fooled by this Operations Manager title as true Operations are only in the Logistics/Manufacturing industry. If you are NOT into sales, DON'T COME HERE! When you leave DT and try to apply for other jobs in Operations, you will NOT have the qualifications so do NOT waste your time or career!
The Auto industry has the following infrastructure: Sales Associates, Sales Manager, Tag/Title Clerk, Receptionist, F&I Manager, General Manager, Service Advisors and Service Managers. In the 'normal" companies, most individuals have a specific field and duty where at DT, you do EVERYTHING, and now, Sales Associates are cross-trained in Operations, Inventory, etc ... This is not normal and you really are not building skills to transfer anywhere else because you are burnt out and have too many irons in the fire. As an Ops Manager, you are doing title work, underwriting, selling, controlling inventory, customer service, warranty issues, covering for everyone when there is a shortage, training, handling building issues, contracting, a/p, petty cash, cash handling etc ... Too MUCH! It also does not help that most dealerships cultivate petty environments and the GM's and Market Managers look the other way. Please think twice, for the sake of YOUR career!!!!
