Manager Trainee at Hendrick in Columbia, SC

Manager Trainee Location: Hendrick Chevrolet (Columbia) Hendrick Chevrolet (Columbia) Location: 100 Parkridge Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29212 Summary:An MIT Trainee may start in any department at any one of our facilities. These departments include sales, service, parts, finance, accounting, or at the body shop. Trainees are rotated to different departments based on the current need as well as the preferences and strengths of the individual. Throughout this process, both the MIT Trainee and the management team create the job path that best suits the individual. The ultimate goal is to help give each individual the valuable experience and skills they need to eventually transition into a department manager. Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following: Job duties and responsibilities vary based on departmental assignment. You will be mentored by successful organization managers. Progress through the program is based upon performance Maintains CSI at or above Company standards Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area Participates in required training Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system Follows Safeguards rules and regulations. Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values Complies with Company policies and procedures Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties. Other duties as assigned Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions. Desired Education: o   GED o   High School Diploma o   Associate Degree √   Bachelor Degree o   Master Degree o   Doctorate Degree Field of Study/Work Experience: o   Accounting o   Automotive √   Business o   Human Resources o   Information Technology Desired Work Experience: √   up to 3 years o   3-5 years o   5+ years Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree required.  Strong analytical skills desired. Certificates and Licenses: √   Valid Driver’s License o   Automobile Salesperson License Computer Skills: Advanced knowledge of MS Office software, especially Word and Excel. Knowledge of Accounting software and Inventory software. Communication Skills: Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel. Attendance Expectations: The position requires regular and predictable attendance.  Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit. Environment Demands: Duties are performed throughout the premises, both indoors and outdoors and on customer test drives. Due to the nature of the position, employee may be exposed to various work environments and required to perform a variety of tasks. Work includes frequent movement around the company facilities and the outdoor car lot to interact with customers and other departments. Verbal and Writing Ability: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees. Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Core Values: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values: Servant Leadership Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them. Teamwork through Trust & Respect Diversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level. Integrity Being honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make. Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm Every day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers. Passion for Winning Hendrick’s tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people. Accountability at All Levels Taking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team. Commitment to Continuous Improvement Every day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee.  The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.  This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company. Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.