lot attendant

sales associate

receptionist

receptionist/assistant

automotive technician

Sound Ford

What is the best part of working at the company?
Co workers  were easy and fun to work with. Always had 
new faces due to high turnover. Everyone got along pretty well and worked as a team when needed. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The division between management, owner and mechanics was so thick you could cut with a knife. Forman were encouraged to not fraternize with mechanics. Problems that came up in shop were difficult to resolve. The expectation is to keep solely to yourself and get through your day.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
This job had very low job security. They are k own to let people go pretty willingly no matter they're hard work and loyalty to the company.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day is pretty stressful wondering if work will be dispatched to you or you will make your 8 hours a day. It was very common to work a full day and only log a couple hours. When they find you short at the end of pay period they tend to pile on the work with unrealistic expectations.

Even if you are working a $15/hr. job, don't leave it to work at this place.  The promises are not kept and the company likes to fire its' way out of its' problems, of which there are many.  I made more money as an entry level sales person than I did as a manager at Sound Ford.  The hours are long, they pay is scant, and most of what you hear (promises from upper management/owner), is just plain not true.  As a disposable employee (this is a high employee turn over store), you will also loose any ability to plan for your future, pay bills, or work on any other aspect of your life that is not completely focused on coming to work for an ungrateful boss.  I could go on, but if you have not already worked for a poorly run/operating dealership that offers little pay for all your hard work, then you might consider working for Sound Ford, but what I would tell any friend of mine would still be the same, don't do it!

My morning would start off with numerous customer calls and rerouting them to the appropriate extensions. Scanning work orders into the computer, Dealing with customer issues. I also was dealing with DOL, I would prep the applications for licensing for our courtesy delivery vehicles, then I would call numerous customers and schedule them an appointment for pick up. I dealt with numerous contracted leasing companies through out the US. I also prep the cars for our leasing companies.
I learned a lot about the car industry, how to do applications for DOL. Management was there to help if any issues arised. My co works were great they jumped in and helped  when asked. The hardest part of my job was dealing with the leasing companies. The best part was the customers.

Good place to start if you want to get your foot in the door of the automotive industry. You are given plenty of opportunities to learn your material on all the products and then tested on your knowledge every Friday morning in your weekly meetings. Coworkers are very friendly and kind, supervisors can be understanding at times. Hardest part of the job is memorizing all the specs of all the products at any given moment. Most enjoyable part fo the job for myself was meeting new people on a daily basis and getting to drive the products.

If you like old school sales tactics and being talked down to like a 5 year old child, then you found the right place to work. The only reason i have worked here is because this store has been around for 50 years with great location. I have been a high producer for them but I realize there is no upward mobility. Managers will not recommend you because they just want you to keep selling for them. They are also too busy worrying about themselves and what other managers are saying about them or worse, when they are being back stapped. Unfortunately the owner has no idea on what is going on

A typical day felt disorganized with unclear expectations and poor communication. No importance of structure and strong leadership. Management lacked professionalism and accountability, which affected workplace culture negatively. The hardest part was the lack of direction and support. There was nothing enjoyable about working here. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great place to work. Ownership makes you feel very welcomed and appreciated.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
High pace environment. You have to stay focus and ready for change. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everyone here works very well together. Every department has the same goal, take care of our guest. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very busy, high paced, must be ready to perform.

The list is long when it comes to staying away from this place. Terrible management, 55-60 hour work weeks, 6am meetings weekly, horrible communication with shops(the one shop is blocks away from the service department) inability to fix vehicles and management perched on your shoulder watching your every move via a two-way mirror and cameras. Thats just some of the highlights. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere

Every job I had down there I soaked up as much experience as I could and retained it which helped me with for the jobs that I accumulated after my fourth year I did 48,000 in one year and this was after about four years I believe I am very quick to recognize problem and repair it without any further instructions I am what I considered a quickStudy which to help me greatly this was a job I love doing

Daily being harassed about wanting to take a normal day off

Make sure you consider who you are as an employee.

To make sure work environment is always professional.

My co-workers even long termed ones were unhappy there

The most enjoyable thing about working there was making customers happy in an unhappy environment.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Lot attendant 8 salaries reported	$23.12 per hour
Sales associate 3 salaries reported	$100,000 per year
Receptionist 1 salary reported	$23.00 per hour
Receptionist/assistant 1 salary reported	$20.50 per hour
Automotive technician 1 salary reported	$23.50 per hour

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