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DriveTime Automotive Group

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Jack of ALL trades, Masters of NONE!!!!! - Operations Manager DriveTime Automotive Group Employee Review

1.0
Nov 4, 2011
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Pros

Only if you desire a career in sales entry level and want to get some title work and Office experience, this is the place for you.

Cons

For starters, every few months, they are eliminating positions. For an individual freshout of college in need of a job or a semi-seasoned sales associate/manager wanting to spread their wings, DT is for you. For a seasoned or mid-career professional or an individual wanting to get a start in Operations or a tenured salesman or Upper-Management Pro, STAY AWAY. The positions at DT are only unique to DT and ONLY DT! Do NOT be fooled by this Operations Manager title as true Operations are only in the Logistics/Manufacturing industry. If you are NOT into sales, DON'T COME HERE! When you leave DT and try to apply for other jobs in Operations, you will NOT have the qualifications so do NOT waste your time or career! The Auto industry has the following infrastructure: Sales Associates, Sales Manager, Tag/Title Clerk, Receptionist, F&I Manager, General Manager, Service Advisors and Service Managers. In the 'normal" companies, most individuals have a specific field and duty where at DT, you do EVERYTHING, and now, Sales Associates are cross-trained in Operations, Inventory, etc ... This is not normal and you really are not building skills to transfer anywhere else because you are burnt out and have too many irons in the fire. As an Ops Manager, you are doing title work, underwriting, selling, controlling inventory, customer service, warranty issues, covering for everyone when there is a shortage, training, handling building issues, contracting, a/p, petty cash, cash handling etc ... Too MUCH! It also does not help that most dealerships cultivate petty environments and the GM's and Market Managers look the other way. Please think twice, for the sake of YOUR career!!!!

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Pros

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Cons

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DriveTime Automotive Group Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience as an Assistant Manager. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the fast-paced environment, competitive pay, and work-life balance the role provided. As our business evolves, we're continually looking for ways to improve processes and better serve both our customers and employees. Feedback from team members helps us evaluate these efforts and identify opportunities to enhance the experience for everyone involved. Thank you for sharing your experience, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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Jun 27, 2026
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Pros

Break room Covered work area good lighting

Cons

Deceptive Company policy that is hard to access (Need to create a case with HR to review policies that are not easily located). Management over work with little notice for demand of Overtime. Management Typically uses google search to base their decisions instead of consulting their diagnostic team. Over demand of core job responsibilities ( Doing more than what you agreed to do upon hire). If Something was missed or not performed a certain way management will stop your production to show what you did wrong with the expectation that you will still hit production targets. Management also tends to talk down instead of a coaching approach. If you happen to go above and beyond (which is hard to do) little rewards come your way ( Things that wont come). Typical work shifts consists of maintaining a pace that is hard to achieve to always hit targets even if several roadblocks are in the way that you cant avoid. Overall working here I found it difficult to effectively communicate with management or other co-workers. * Working here I have personally experienced Sexual harassment and sexual assault, I have informed management and have heard no update on that topic other than "talked to said employee". Then Said Employee's behavior changed and found it extremely difficult to perform duties.

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