sales consultant

parking attendant

lube technician

finance manager

Kahlig Auto Group

Here's the deal, although a great great service oriented company if you are a customer, but the backstabbing within sales is ridiculous.  Management supports only high performers and the trickle down is a joke.  The job was great, but absolutely no training, and difficult to get answers..some sales persons are rude, indignant,  greedy, and act superior.  Suppose to treat employee like family...the sales team treats receptionist like they are a piece of garbage, even in front of customers.

Also very backward..as a receptionist answering all calls for all areas I couldn't even find a full directory of employees.  Very frustrating.  Very very antiquated in computers...everyone knows everyone's passwords so nothing is secure.

When I started I was so excited and proud to be an employee of Kahlig...but the same principles don't apply to anyone outside of Mr. Kahlig and his team.  No leafership...no training

I came in with over 15 years of Customer Service background and 2 years of Subaru scheduling history. I had no issues with any employees. Came in early regularly. Went above and beyond for my co-workers and for the customers. I had even put my health at risk when my manager told me to start restocking a product I am very allergic to simply because they did not want another employee to do it and I did it without complaint.  I was even asked to take a mandatory skills class for another employee when they were unable to get it done by the deadline. When customers called and were upset because they were unable to reach their advisor, I went out of my way to make sure that they at least got an update within an hour or so. Regardless of all I did for the company I was let go within 3 months and when asked why I was told I need to "work on my people skills". Management will not let you know if there is an issue with your work or productivity and will fire you without notice or proper reasoning. 

The pay is ridiculous starting at $15/hr doing all sorts of things around the dealership and for the staff. There’s employees that work at the same dealer and do half the work you do but make way more money. They had me in both sales and service when in the interview I was applying for a sales porter. So I was being stretched for two departments for the same $15/hr. I was expected to work overtime but would leave at the 8 hour mark everyday since the overtime would only add an extra $50 with taxes taken out on top of your 40 for the week. I’ve worked all sorts of jobs but this one was the worst one and you might even feel looked down on and disrespected at times. If you go into an interview and they start passing you around to different managers do yourself a favor and leave. I interviewed with 8 different managers and it just felt like a big joke to them or something.

What is the best part of working at the company?
There are some great people there. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There are people in leadership that function at management levels. Departments are pitted against each other as part of the culture. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Culture is that there is a low level of respect for safety. While there are a few great people in leadership roles, "the good Ole boy" attitude is prevalent. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I would work until I finished my days agenda/goals set that am. I would work to assist other dealerships as best I could based on time. I worked many 12+ hour days.

The harder I worked the smarter I got.  The smarter I became the luckier I got.  The luckier I became the more I got paid.  The better I was paid the harder I worked.  

My ace in the hole was management.  Every manager patiently and ceaselessly taught me how to be better at every aspect of sales every day.  I worked hard, got smarter every day, sold a LOT of cars to great customers and made good money that I could celebrate.  A very professional environment where the highest ethical standards are upheld, I always slept well at night, knowing I didn't have to take advantage of anyone to make a buck.

This place only cares about money and not the well being of their employees. The only ones who make good money are those of commission but even they are miserable. Management is all over the place, pay is horrible, communication between managers is awful. Dealerships will be dealerships, don't expect to have a life if you work at Kahlig. They will have you doing other peoples jobs and not pay you enough. Also no room for advancement. And no raises.

I had never sold cars before I worked for Kahlig Auto. I learned quickly by being an assistant for 3 months, and they put me on the floor. It was challenging, but I have performed well and it has allowed me to have an amazing lifestyle. As with most sales jobs, the time you need to put into your success is incredibly demanding. However, they close for a few days at Christmas and give you paid vacation once you’ve hit your year mark. I feel valued and respected, which is pretty much all you can ask for! 

If you plan on moving up in your career but don't know the owners or didn't go to school with them or their kids then go elsewhere. Have to be part of the "friends and family" group to get any consideration for growth. Very antiquated mentality and ultimately a private company that can discriminate in this regard without having to justify or have any consequence. Lots of potential as a company but incompetent upper management that doesn't have a clue how to take this business to the next level.

I liked working for the Kahlig family but the manager that I worked for was very rude to me. The work load was very high and no one helps anyone. I was working late into the night, and asked for some of the work taken off me because it was to much but nothing changed. When I stepped into the position it was so far behind that it took me months to get current. I put in 2 weeks notices and my manager never talked to me for the full 2 weeks. Lots of favoritism.

Job description does not match what you actually do on a daily basis.  A lot of standing around. No desk given to Sales Assistants or technology specialist. Very Old School. Low Pay $10 an hour. Poor Management. Expected to know product, no access to computer. Expected to contact customer, no phone to use, no email set up, had to borrow Salesmen desk. Horrible experience. Don't bother. Lasted 3 months. Long hours. 12 hour days 6 days a week.

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Lube technician 1 salary reported	$16.50 per hour
Finance manager 1 salary reported	$91,111 per year

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