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Denny Menholt Auto Group

I was with this auto group for 18 years and the last couple years of my employment were far from enjoyable.  I worked very hard to help a slow moving New car dealership to the highest numbers it had regularly had.  The entire car business suffered multiple slow months for a short season of time.  And with no notice or disciplinary actions I was demoted from my General Sales Manager position after running a store for 5 years as a favor to upper management only to see that same store's numbers fall lower since I was asked to leave.  When I spoke to upper management about moving me back to the position I had prior to moving to the store out of a favor I received no response.  I had thought long and hard about seeking legal actions but didn't want to drag the company thru the mud after what I felt was mistreatment only towards me.  I was sad to leave my work family after 18 long years with the only comments were..."Good Luck" and "We saw the writing on the wall that you were going to probably leave"

The hours they are saying are not true on the sales floor. The hours are roatating 8-3 and 2-8. You will work on the floor with both sales teams on sat you wil open every other week and and close every other week.  You will have sundays off and either Monday or wed. You will have a meeting every Thursday at 8am weather you work at 8 or 2 you have to be there. You will be competing with 30 other sales people to make the same quotas. No matter how much you try if you aren't willing to be there open to close mon-sat you will be let go at the end of your 90 days. You will sit around most days because no one comes comes on the lot all day. During the down time they will be mad if you are sitting and waiting but at the same time they will be mad if you are in your office doing training or making calls because there is no one watching the window. You will never win here.

I have been with Denny Menholt for nearly two years as of 2/27/2020. In 2014 I became part of the auto industry in sales. After working for three dealerships in two different states I can say that Denny Menholt is the gold standard. With a tenured staff, extensive and ongoing training, high quality inventory, and the best pay plan I've encountered Mr. Menholt truly cares about his employees. Customers are given an amazing experience and taken care of after the sale. I repeat clients are proof of this dedication to customer first business. When personal crisis happens in employees lives Menholt is there to accommodate in measures beyond the average employer. Mr. Menholt has three generations of family involved in the business ranging from entry level positions to ownership. They are all humble and personable coworkers. After my service in the military, management in a call center, and as an educator I put Menholt at the top of the list.

I just hit my 19 year mark at the dealership. I started detailing vehicles in the beginning, then managing that department before moving to a Service Advisor position, and now currently a Sales Consultant. Working anywhere for that long, there will always be high's and low's but the support and opportunity offered by the Menholt team is top notch. The avenue I took has allowed me to amass a great amount of knowledge of how the dealership operates from the ground up. All through the years, there has always been respect, support, and flexibility. The work environment, peers, and management are awesome for anyone dependable with the willingness to learn. The tools for success are in place throughout the dealership's different departments and my career is 100% proof of it. 

When you start out in car sales, you rely on lot traffic. The lot traffic for the last 5 months has been slow at all the dealerships across town. Management doesn't care. They threaten your job every month to get you to meet their unrealistic expectations in a dried up car market. They employ dishonest people that constantly "skate" car sales from other salesmen. Their top salesmen are free to do as they please even if it goes against company policy. While other salesmen are reprimanded. If you are a medium to low tier salesman, don't expect to ask for time off and not catch greif about it. Even if that time off is health related. Overall, I do not recommend working for the Denny Menholt Rushmore Honda location.

DO NOT take this job if you are looking for job security. They cycle through salesman more often than not. The pay is great, the management is rocky at best, and there's no free time after work if you want to succeed. The job is intense. However, if you're looking for something to fill your time, and wallet, this is perfect. Enjoyed walking customers through the sale and they offer one of the best training programs in the country to set you up for success. This job relies on your ability to stay on top of yourself and to stay focused. If you can handle high stress and hearing "no" constantly, this might be the place for you!

After making sure all the cars were unlocked, we usually spent time getting any cars that were to be delivered that day ready.  The mornings were spent making client calls and inputing any data needing input.  The Sales Manager would update us on new information, but generally stayed rather busy himself.

The hardest thing in being in car sales is when it's slow mid day and very few people are able to take phone calls.

The most enjoyable part is seeing that satisfied smile on a clients face as they drive off in their new vehicle.

Long hours on your feet waiting for a Customer, you have to walk faster then the top salesmen.   
You will have to Answer sales calls faster then the other salesman.   
With all the salesman from all the stores you won't get ahead.  
100% commission so you might want to get another job to pay the Bill's until after the first few years.  You get taught the managers will help you with a sale.  Most managers won't help you.   Once you don't bring in sales you will be cut.  It's a sink or swim kind of job.

Come to work and sweep the shop, then zambonied the shop, after that I would go talk to the lead tech and ask what he would like me to do for the day. I learned how to work on auto body. I did not get along with my manager but we could work together. The hardest part of the job was dealing with the  drama in the shop and the lube shop next door. The best part of the job was I got to work on cars and I had a lot of childhood friends that worked with me.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They appreciate you and give you all the tools to succeed. Management actively involved in a good way at the Chevy store.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The pressure to perform well. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Teamwork and cooperation. It is a great environment for pros and rookies

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy, productive, and actually satisfying

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