Group 1 Automotive
Operates multi-brand automotive dealerships and financing
Car Sales Professional
About the job
- Candidates must have a professional appearance.
- Candidates must have a positive and friendly attitude.
- Candidates must have interpersonal communication skills.
- Candidates must have basic computer skills.
- Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Candidates must have a valid driver's license.
- Applicants must successfully complete pre-employment background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and drug testing.
- Represent new GMC vehicles by providing exceptional customer service and an exceptional purchase experience.
- Sell GMC trucks and crossovers to customers.
- Prior automotive sales experience is preferred.
About the company
Group 1 Automotive operates an international network of more than 115 dealerships across the United States, United Kingdom, and South Africa. It sells new and used cars, trucks, and SUVs from 21 major brands, and provides after-sales services such as maintenance and repairs, along with financing options to customers. The company’s products and services work through its dealership network: customers choose vehicles, have them serviced, and arrange financing through the group. What sets Group 1 Automotive apart is its large, cross-border footprint and multi-brand reach, giving it scale, breadth of inventory, and bundled services (sales, maintenance, and financing) that compete with other national and regional auto retailers. The company’s goal is to be a leading international automotive retailer by offering a wide selection of vehicles and comprehensive services to customers across multiple markets.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The Hennessy deal adds 10 Atlanta luxury and import dealerships, closing by year-end 2026.
- Geely expansion opens three U.K. dealerships, using existing facilities and lower capital intensity.
- Second-quarter 2026 revenue hit $5.4 billion, while U.K. gross profit stayed record-high.
What critics are saying
- The $1.25 billion notes force special redemption if Hennessy closes after January 6, 2027.
- Group 1 is negotiating out of Jaguar Land Rover U.K.; brand exits destroy scale.
- Debt already reached $5.78 billion; the September 23, 2026 mortgage loan tightens collateral.
What makes Group 1 Automotive unique
- Group 1 runs 249 dealerships across the U.S. and U.K. as of September 2026.
- Management executes a cluster strategy, bundling dealerships, real estate, and service operations.
- Digital deal jackets and omnichannel sales deepen F&I and service monetization across stores.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 7%1 year growth
↑ 7%2 year growth
↑ 7%Group 1 Automotive ( ($GPI) ) just unveiled an update. On September 23, 2026, Group 1 Realty, Inc., a subsidiary of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., entered into a master ...
The notes carry 6.250% and 6.625% interest, mature in 2032 and 2035, and are intended to fund Group 1’s Hennessy dealership acquisition.
Group 1 Automotive has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hennessy Automobile Companies, adding 10 luxury and import dealerships in metro Atlanta. The
Conifer Management has purchased 186,608 shares of Group 1 Automotive, worth an estimated $65.10 million, according to an SEC filing dated 14 May 2026. The transaction lifts Conifer's stake to 47.66% of its reported US equity assets under management. Group 1 Automotive operates over 250 automotive dealerships across the United States and United Kingdom, generating $22.47 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue. The company's shares traded at $334.33 on 14 May 2026, down 24% year-over-year. Despite the share price decline, Group 1 reported first-quarter revenue of $5.4 billion and increased diluted earnings per share to $10.82. The company repurchased 205,190 shares for $72.4 million during the quarter, with more than $306 million in remaining buyback authorisation.
Group 1 Automotive to spend $40 Million to occupy 400,000 square feet of space in Austin Texas. Group 1 Automotive to spend $40 Million to occupy 400,000 square feet of space in Austin Texas.Austin, Texas — According to state and local development sources, Group 1 Automotive plans to invest $40,000,000.00 to build out 400,000 square feet of new space in Austin. The company plans to occupy the new space at 8400 Research Blvd in Austin, on or about September 1, 2027. According to the company website We are a Houston-based, Fortune 500 automotive retailer. Since our initial public offering in October 1997, Group 1 has grown to become the third largest dealership group in the United States and has expanded into the United Kingdom and Brazil. The company achieved this success through a strategy that leverages management experience and emphasizes geographic and brand diversity, interrelated revenue streams, operational efficiencies and the prudent deployment of capital