Retail Leadership Development Program Participant

About the role

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by its deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled it to continue Driving What's Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Holman is now accepting applications for the Retail Leadership Development Program in North Carolina!

The Retail Leadership Development Program (RLDP) is Holman's flagship rotational experience designed to build a robust pipeline of leaders with a 360 view of Retail operations. Over the course of 2 years, participants gain hands-on experience across key dealership functions, ranging from lot operations and service advising to inventory management and sales leadership.

This immersive program blends frontline exposure with strategic leadership development. RLDP is designed for partners seeking to deepen their understanding of retail operations and prepare for future leadership opportunities within the organization.

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That's why we are listening, open to learning new things about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It's The Holman Way.

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• Answer interview questions on their behalf, or use AI tools in any way during the interview or other qualification process(es).
• Misrepresent or embellish qualifications, skills, or experience.
• Create false or misleading representations of identity (e.g., deepfakes or altered images/videos).

Your application, whether an AI tool is used or not, should reflect your authentic abilities and experiences. Any use of AI that compromises honesty or integrity may result in disqualification from the process.

Responsibilities

Program Highlights

• Rotational Experience: Participants rotate through 10+ roles including Lot Attendant, Service Advisor, Inventory Manager, Sales Consultant, Finance Consultant, and Sales Manager.
• Structured Development: Each rotation includes targeted learning objectives, performance evaluations, and leadership coaching.
• Leadership Exposure: Participants engage in stretch projects, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to build business acumen and leadership readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027.
• Degree concentration in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Communications, Hospitality, Automotive Management, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through internships, student organizations, athletics, volunteer work, campus leadership roles, military service, or part-time employment.
• Strong interest in leadership, retail operations, customer experience, and business management.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking initiative and ownership of responsibilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by dealership operations.
• Ability to travel locally (Raleigh/Cary, possibly Wendell and Aberdeen at times) between assigned dealership locations and rotational assignments.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Benefits

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.