Full-Time

General Manager in Training

Posted on 5/9/2026

DriveTime

DriveTime

1,001-5,000 employees

Pre-owned car retailer using proprietary tech

No salary listed

Jacksonville, FL, USA

In Person

Relocation out of state after 9-12 months; relocation assistance provided.

Category
Retail (2)
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Required Skills
Sales
Management
Marketing
Customer Service
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (A college degree is nice to have as well)
  • 5+ years of management experience
  • General Manager, Retail Manager or Multi Unit Manager experience preferred
  • The ability to relocate out of state once certified General Manager (after 9-12 months) and relocation assistance will be provided
Responsibilities
  • Provide guidance and strategic planning for the dealership concerning sales goals.
  • Achieve sales volume and profitability objectives utilizing all sales channels in a continually changing environment.
  • Implement and execute all company-wide marketing initiatives to maximize their impact and to help meet or exceed sales goals.
  • Train and develop employees to advance through a career path.
  • Identify referral source prospects for the dealership, create a strategy to develop relationships with prospects, and monitor and maintain positive referral source relationships.
  • Conduct sales meetings to motivate and share successful selling techniques and skills.
  • Develop and enhance customer relationships by establishing, promoting, and maintaining excellent customer service with sales operations.

DriveTime is a national pre-owned car retailer that connects buyers with reliable used vehicles and a full suite of services. What it does: it helps customers purchase, finance, and protect pre-owned cars, using its nationwide network and proprietary technology to streamline the buying process. How its product works: customers browse and select from a catalog of certified pre-owned vehicles; DriveTime applies its proprietary tools to assess eligibility and approve financing, then offers financing options and protection plans as part of the sale. How it differs from competitors: it combines over twenty years of industry experience with exclusive software tools to speed up approvals, tailor vehicle matches to customers, and simplify the purchase, financing, and protection experience in one place. What the goal is: to improve the lives of customers and communities by expanding access to affordable, reliable vehicles and growing its footprint across new territories.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Operates largest privately owned dealership across 29 states.
  • Services over $20 billion in finance receivables flexibly.
  • Provides 5-day returns, 30-day warranty, transparent pricing.

What critics are saying

  • COO Jamie Fischer departed to Car-Mart, disrupts operations.
  • Subprime defaults rise with Fed rates, compresses margins.
  • CFPB targets predatory subprime lending terms soon.

What makes DriveTime unique

  • Proprietary credit scoring finances subprime buyers in-house since 2002.
  • Purchases 150,000 auction cars yearly, inspects at 24 centers.
  • Spun off SilverRock in 2015 for warranties and GAP coverage.

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Benefits

Company matched 401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Regular team building events

Onsite networking events with senior leadership

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

Generous paid time off package

Company-paid life insurance and optional disability plans

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

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