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Operations Development Program (DART Ops - Northwest)
full-timeUnited States

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United States

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full-time

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About this role

Dealership:

Operations Development Program (DART Ops) 

LOCATION: IN-PERSON IN STORES IN NORTHWEST REGION

Program Overview 

The DART Ops program is a structured rotational experience designed to launch high-potential early-career talent into future store leadership roles. Through hands-on learning across major operational departments, you will gain a full understanding of store functions and develop the analytical and leadership skills needed to excel.    

During the program, you will rotate through key areas of the store  Sales, Service, Parts, F&I, and Back Office Operations gaining exposure to business strategy, leadership decision-making, and cross-functional operations.   

Benefits of Program 

 Hands-on exposure to key store operations

  • Gain real-world experience across service, sales, parts, and customer experience functions. 

Dedicated mentorship and personalized guidance 

  • Work closely with leaders who provide support, coaching, and structured development to accelerate your growth. 

A strong foundation in both business and customer-facing skills 

  • Build confidence in operational processes while learning how to deliver exceptional customer service. 

Comprehensive training and performance support 

  • Receive ongoing training, feedback, and opportunities to build the skills needed for future leadership. 

A built-in network and supportive community 

  • Join a cohort of peers and professionals who help you learn, connect, and grow throughout the program. 

Program Layout

Training & Onboarding (3–4 Months) 

Begin with a structured onboarding experience designed to introduce you to dealership operations, customer service fundamentals, and key business processes. This phase includes hands-on learning, job shadowing, and guided training sessions. 

Department Rotations 

Gain well-rounded operational knowledge through rotations in: 

  • Sales – Learn customer engagement, product knowledge, and sales processes. 
  • Service – Understand workflow, technician coordination, and service delivery. 
  • Parts – Explore inventory management and parts operations. 
  • Back Office – Experience administrative functions, reporting, and operational support. 
  • F&I (Finance & Insurance) – Get exposure to financial products, compliance, and deal struture. 

Leadership Exposure 

Collaborate with store leaders and support group teams, participating in meetings, workshops, and coaching sessions that provide insight into strategic decision‑making and dealership-level operations. 

Program Outcome 

By the end of the program, you’ll graduate with: 

  • A strong understanding of how each department works 
  • Broad operational experience across the store 
  • Enhanced skills for customer-facing and business roles 
  • A clear pathway for accelerated career growth within the store 

Responsibilities 

Earning Customers for Life 

  • Build meaningful relationships and deliver a high-quality, consistent experience that supports customers and teammates.   

Take Personal Ownership 

  •  Follow through on commitments, communicate clearly, and ensure your work meets expectations.  

Improve Constantly 

  • Seek feedback, refine your skills, and look for opportunities to make processes more efficient.  

Having Fun 

  • Support a positive culture by staying engaged, connecting with your team, and helping create a workplace where people feel valued.  

Skills & Qualifications  

  • Strong communication and active listening skills 
  • Professional, reliable, and detail‑oriented 
  • Quick learner with strong adaptability 
  • Collaborative team player with a problem‑solving mindset 
  • Self‑motivated, accountable, and open to feedback 

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  

  • Up to 1/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds 
  • Up to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.  

 

NOTE This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed. 

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Communication,Active Listening,Detail-Oriented,Adaptability,Team Player,Problem-Solving,Self-Motivated,Accountable,Open to Feedback

About Lithia & Driveway

Our story began humbly in 1946, with the opening of a Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge store across from Lithia Springs Park in Ashland, Oregon. Fifty years later, in 1996, after opening a few additional stores and training a talented team of leaders, our CEO decided the best way to give new opportunities to this incredible team was to join the public stock exchange. That’s when our mission of “Growth Powered by People” took off.

Today, Lithia & Driveway is one of the nation’s fastest-growing automotive retailers and listed as 124 on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). We own more than 300 stores supporting over 50 automotive brands and provide job opportunities for more than 27,000 people.

As Lithia & Driveway continues to grow, our success is fueled by the collective efforts, skills, and contributions of our people. We stand by our core values of taking personal ownership, improving constantly, earning customers for life and having fun in the process.

Our high-performance culture keeps one focus in mind, making the customer experience better, as we aim to meet customers wherever, whenever, and however they desire.

We offer a variety of opportunities across our hundreds of stores in the US, UK, and Canada; our Driveway, GreenCars, Driveway Finance Corporation brands as well as our home office. With positions in Sales, Service, Corporate, and Finance, we believe you’ll roll into the perfect spot at Lithia & Driveway. Join us as we continue to innovate and exceed our potential and our customers’ expectations.

Lithia & Driveway is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Retail Motor Vehicles
Founding Year: 1946

What you'll do

  • The role involves building meaningful relationships with customers and delivering a high-quality experience. Additionally, it emphasizes personal ownership and continuous improvement in operational processes.

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