Leadership, Engagement and Development (LEAD) Program - Watertown, NY

L.E.A.D. Program – Leadership, Engagement and Development programDavidson Automotive Group is seeking a motivated and ambitious individual to join our Leadership, Engagement and Development (L.E.A.D.) program! This program is designed to teach individuals the skills necessary to succeed in the automotive industry and put them on a path towards success and future leadership.During your time here, you will progress through various departments and gain valuable insight into our operations, processes, and customer service practices. This role will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to lead within Davidson Auto Group.Once you learn and develop the necessary skills to lead within our organization, you’ll be eligible for a leadership position with a potential salary up to and over $100,000!Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000/yr, based on experience and/or educationHours: 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - FridayResponsibilities:Provide excellent customer service. Work hands-on with existing management.Learn to assess customers’ needs and concerns.Learn how to read various reports and develop plans of action based on data.Learn how to build and manage a dynamic team.Work collaboratively with other departments.Learn about repair processes and products offered.Learn how to comfortably navigate various computer systems.Attend various meetings and training sessions.Other duties may be assigned as needed.Required Skills:Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.A multi-tasker who can provide excellent customer service.High level of comfort with product presentation and sales.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Empathetic and patient personality.Proficiency with technology.Time management.Problem solving.Customer contact experience.Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.Preferred Skills:Prior Automotive experience.Prior experience in logistics, management, sales, retail, customer service, or administrative.Benefits and Growth Opportunities:Up to 2 weeks vacation time at the time of hire, based on experience.Discounts on service, parts, and vehicles.Sick Leave accrued every week.We offer great benefits including Excellus medical insurance, Guardian dental insurance, and Davis vision insurance.We offer a reimbursement for qualifying out of pocket costs.We offer supplemental insurance through Aflac including: Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness.We offer both Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match.Paid holidays.We have an Employee Assistance Program available to our employees and their immediate family members free of charge.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Physical Requirements:The ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.The ability to regularly traverse areas throughout the dealership. The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.The ability to perform repetitive motion tasks such as typing on a keyboard, iPad, or writing on documents.