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Leadership Development Program – Automotive Retail (Management Trainee)
Don Johnson Auto Group · Don Johnson Motors · Active · $42,000–$70,000 / year · Paylocity Recruiting
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Don Johnson Auto Group |
| Title | Leadership Development Program – Automotive Retail (Management Trainee) |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Executive |
| Location | Rice Lake, WI, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $42,000–$70,000 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Paylocity Recruiting |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-04-27 / 2026-05-30 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-30 / 2026-06-06 |
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| Company | Don Johnson Auto Group |
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| ATS provider | Paylocity Recruiting |
Description
Future General Manager Track
Don Johnson Auto Group | Northwest Wisconsin
Start at the Ground Level. Build Toward Leadership. Most entry-level roles teach you a job.
This program builds a career path to General Management.
We’re looking for high-potential college students and recent graduates who want to lead a business someday—and are willing to start on the front lines to earn it.
What You’ll Do You’ll begin in a customer-facing role and learn the business from the inside out:
Sales Consultant Service Advisor Collision Repair Estimator From there, you’ll gain exposure across all major departments and build toward leadership responsibility.
Career Path & Timeline This is a multi-year development path , not a short-term program.
Years 1–2: Foundations
Master customer experience and daily execution Build discipline, accountability, and consistency Years 2–4: Cross-Department Development
Sales & F&I Service & Parts Collision Center Learn how the business drives profit and performance Years 3–5+: Leadership Development
Lead initiatives and mentor others Take on increasing responsibility Prepare for department management roles Long-Term Path:
Department Manager ? General Manager ? Potential Partner
A Day in the Life Working directly with customers to solve problems and create strong experiences Collaborating with your team to hit daily and monthly goals Learning how inventory, service flow, and operations work together Receiving real-time coaching from experienced leaders What We’re Looking For Strong work ethic and willingness to start at the ground level Desire to build a long-term career in leadership Competitive, goal-oriented mindset Strong communication and people skills Coachable, humble, and accountable Great fits include:
College students or recent graduates Business, marketing, sales, or operations backgrounds Student-athletes or individuals with leadership experience Compensation & Benefits $42,000–$70,000+ total compensation (depending on role and performance) Paid position with performance incentives Full-time career path with advancement opportunities Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company contribution Paid training and development No-cost college degree opportunities for you and your family Employee discounts and a family-oriented culture Why Don Johnson Auto Group Fifth-generation, family-owned (est. 1915) Named one of the Best Dealerships to Work For Wisconsin Family Business of the Year Culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous growth Proven track record of developing leaders from within Apply Today If you’re looking for a long-term career path and are willing to put in the work to grow into leadership, we want to meet you.
Full job record
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| Provider | paylocity |
| Provider Job Key | 4119275 |
| Title | Leadership Development Program – Automotive Retail (Management Trainee) |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Don Johnson Motors |
| Department | Executive |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | full_time |
| Workplace Type | — |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | WI |
| City | Rice Lake |
| Salary Raw | Compensation & Benefits $42,000–$70,000+ total compensation (depending on role and performance) Paid position with perf |
| Salary Min | 42,000 |
| Salary Max | 70,000 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | year |
| Source URL | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4119275/Don-Johnson-Auto-Group/Leadership-Development-Program-Automotive-Retail-Management-Trainee |
| Apply URL | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/jobs/Apply/4119275 |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-30 05:50:25Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 13:43:09Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 13:43:09Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-30 05:50:25Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-04-27 22:00:48Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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