Careers

The Subaru Delivery Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive product information and a superior customer experience before, during and after the sales process. We are currently seeking a unique individual that understands and can relay complex technology to customers and enjoys doing it. The individual we seek will be technically savvy and possess exceptional customer handling skills.

Responsibilities Include:
 Provide an outstanding customer experience in each customer interaction that drives loyalty to the retailer and Subaru.
 Provide and offer comprehensive product information throughout the sales process to customers.
 Support the Sales Consultant with customer questions regarding product features and benefits.
 Locate and collect technical Subaru information and make it available as a resource for the entire retailer staff.
 Be able to meet and greet and interact with customers effectively.
 Fully explain Subaru features, applications, and benefits.
 Provide a comprehensive and detailed Subaru delivery explaining all Subaru manuals, brochures, and literature.
 Engage customers to return to the retailer for an Encore delivery and perform a customer focused explanation of sophisticated systems for customer understanding and satisfaction.
 Follow-up with Subaru customers after the sale and all deliveries to ensure the customer is satisfied to positively impact customer loyalty.
 Strong computer and phone skills.
 Acquire and maintain knowledge on all Subaru vehicles and technology.
 Attend and graduate from the Subaru “Boot Camp”.
 Attain Subaru Delivery Specialist Certification.
 Study and understand Subaru competitors and the Subaru advantages over each.
 Achieve customer satisfaction targets as assigned by management.
 Uphold high ethical standards and maintain a professional appearance at all times.

Sales Consultant – Automotive
If you’re ready to kick your sales career into overdrive, now is the perfect time to join our team of automotive sales professionals. This is an opportunity for you to turn your sales skills, excellent customer service and industry expertise into major profits. The sky is the limit for highly motivated, results-driven team players who want to not only close the sale, but to turn new buyers into lifetime customers.
Job Responsibilities

Understand and implement dealership sales process
Own every aspect of the sales process (from new client prospecting to vehicle delivery)
Present and demonstrate inventory
Review, update and manage daily inventory reports
Create and execute strategies for increasing market share
Prepare and review monthly plans with sales leadership
Maintain Customer Service Index, Gross Average and monthly units to dealership standards
Remain up-to-date on products, market trends and certification
Must be familiar with Client Relationship Management (CRM) software
Requirements, Education and/or Experience

Experience, education and prior sales training area PLUS
Must be eligible to work in the US
Must pass pre-employment screening to include MVR, drug screen, and criminal background check
Compensation

Compensation is based on experience and commensurate with Fortune 500 companies.
Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation
Employee discounts
Drug Free work environment
E.O.E
About
Since 1938, The Gillman Companies have been a family-owned and operated group of automobile dealerships. With over 80 years of success, the Houston-based automotive group has 10 dealerships across Houston, Rosenberg, San Benito, Harlingen, and San Antonio representing Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Subaru. 

The company was founded by Frank Gillman when the first dealership opened on Milam Street in downtown Houston. Frank knew the importance of customer loyalty. He also understood that loyalty had to be earned. Over 80 years later, the location and scope of the business has changed, but the constant emphasis on customer satisfaction remains the same. 

Now run by Frank's Granddaughter Stacey Gillman, under her leadership, the Gillman Companies have grown to become one of the largest retail automotive groups in America.  And today, the third Gillman generation is active in the business.

Success has not altered the organization's founding principle.  Every employee in every Gillman dealership knows customer satisfaction is paramount.  And, they understand continued prosperity, as well as future growth, depends upon maintaining this long-established tradition of excellence.

The Gillman Companies is an established group of family owned automobile dealerships based out of Houston, TX. We have served the automotive needs of Texas since 1938 by maintaining a long-established tradition of excellence and customer satisfaction. Gillman is one of the largest dealerships in Texas, and has also been a proud recipient of the Houston Chronicle’s Top 100 Workplaces 8 years!
We currently have opportunities available for New and Used Car Sales Associates. Qualified candidates will share our passion for great customer service and have a drive to go above and beyond the minimum standard. The key responsibilities for this position include providing test drives, explaining product performance, and following up with clients to encourage repeat business. We offer an extensive benefits program and opportunities for advancement. Training available, 1 year of sales experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Dedication to guaranteeing satisfaction of customers

Providing test drives

Explanation of product performance

Attends product and sales training courses

Maintain a follow up system that encourages repeat business and referrals

Establish personal income goals that are consistent with dealership standards

REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Texas driver’s license

Must be eligible to work in the US

Pass drug test, MVR, and criminal background check

Motivated to go above and beyond the minimum standard

Automotive and/or military experience a plus

Sales license (where applicable)
 
BENEFITS:

Medical/Vision/Dental/Life
401K with company match
Paid vacation
Employee discounts
Drug Free work environment
EOE

Company Overview
Since 1938, The Gillman Companies have been a family-owned and operated group of automobile dealerships. With over 80 years of success, the Houston-based automotive group has 10 dealerships across Houston, Rosenberg, San Benito, Harlingen, and San Antonio representing Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Subaru.

The company was founded by Frank Gillman when the first dealership opened on Milam Street in downtown Houston. Frank knew the importance of customer loyalty. He also understood that loyalty had to be earned. Over 80 years later, the location and scope of the business has changed, but the constant emphasis on customer satisfaction remains the same.

Now run by Frank's Granddaughter Stacey Gillman, under her leadership, the Gillman Companies have grown to become one of the largest retail automotive groups in America.  And today, the third Gillman generation is active in the business.

Success has not altered the organization's founding principle.  Every employee in every Gillman dealership knows customer satisfaction is paramount.  And, they understand continued prosperity, as well as future growth, depends upon maintaining this long-established tradition of excellence.

The Gillman Companies is an established group of family owned automobile dealerships based out of Houston, TX. We have served the automotive needs of Texas since 1938 by maintaining a long-established tradition of excellence and customer satisfaction. Gillman has also been named one of the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 Workplaces 4 years in a row!
We currently have an opportunity available for a Make Ready Auto Detailer. Qualified candidates will share our passion for great customer service and have a drive to go above and beyond the minimum standard.
Make Ready Auto Detailer
The purpose of the Make Ready Technician position is to prepare and detail vehicles for delivery.
Job Responsibilities

Trains and assists other make-ready and detail technicians
Orders and inventories make-ready supplies
Acts as liaison between department staff(s) and Sales Managers to facilitate the process for new and pre-owned vehicles
Details clients’ vehicles as needed
Maintains strict adherence to dealership policy on client vehicle care and operation
Notes damage and notify Service so a claim can be filed within 24 hours
Performs quality control inspection of all vehicles before being brought to frontline
Coordinates with Sales and Service to insure on-time deliveries
Attends department meetings
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to utilize manual dexterity as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits:

Medical/Dental
401(k)
Drug Free work environment
E.O.E
 
Company Overview
Since 1938, The Gillman Companies have been a family-owned and operated group of automobile dealerships. With over 70 years of success, the Houston-based automotive group has 14 dealerships across Houston, Rosenberg, San Benito, Harlingen, and San Antonio representing Acura, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Subaru. 

The company was founded by Frank Gillman when the first dealership opened on Milam Street in downtown Houston. Frank knew the importance of customer loyalty. He also understood that loyalty had to be earned. Over 70 years later, the location and scope of the business has changed, but the constant emphasis on customer satisfaction remains the same. 

Now run by Frank's Granddaughter Stacey Gillman, under her leadership, the Gillman Companies have grown to become one of the largest retail automotive groups in America.  And today, the third Gillman generation is active in the business.

Success has not altered the organization's founding principle.  Every employee in every Gillman dealership knows customer satisfaction is paramount.  And, they understand continued prosperity, as well as future growth, depends upon maintaining this long-established tradition of excellence.

 
Business Development Center Consultants have been arranged as a convenience for prospective customers who are researching vehicles, pricing and availability in the digital marketplace. Business Development Center Consultants assist in streamlining the entire research-purchase-ownership process of our prospect's next vehicle. The primary focus is being the prospect's first friendly, memorable and outgoing Gillman Subaru San Antonio contact point before the initial showroom visit and then the primary goal becomes cultivating/coordinating appointments with them. The main objective of the position is to encourage bringing new business prospects into the show room which can lead to increasing sales opportunities, growth and eventually client retention for the company.
Training will be provided to prepare the new associate in all aspects of the position prior to dealings with the customer base to ensure confidence and a great opportunity for success!
REQUIREMENTS:
Retail, Sales & Customer Service related experience background (Automotive preferred)
Computer skilled individual who works well in a very fast pace, team environment
High School Graduate preferred
Bilingual strongly preferred
Must be eligible to work in the US
Must be able to pass pre-employment screening to include drug screen, MVR and criminal background check
 
BENEFITS INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
Competitive compensation package
Full health benefits offered (medical, dental, vision, life)
401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
Employee discounts
Paid vacation
Drug Free Work Environment
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Express Lube Tech (Entry Level) – Automotive
Job Description
Why wait to make a career out of doing what you love? Some of our best master technicians started as quick lube techs. So if working on cars gets your gears moving, contact us today. As a quick lube tech, you’ll start by being responsible for inspecting and lubricating vehicles quickly and thoroughly. And with a little hard work and dedication, who knows where you’ll be able to go? At our dealership, the door is always open. And so are your options.
Job Responsibilities

Perform multipoint inspections
Communicate additional service/repair needs to service advisors
Service universal joints, grease fittings, and steering knuckles using hand- or compressed-air powered grease guns
Inspect fluid levels in steering gears, power steering reservoirs, transmissions, differentiasl, rear axle housings and shackles
Check tire pressure
Lubricate moving parts with specified lubricants
Drain oil from crankcase and refill with required amount of oil
Add water to radiator and battery
Replace oil and air filters
Inspect all vehicles for additional repairs
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards and codes of conduct
Follow dealership safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicals
Compensation
Compensation is based on experience and commensurate with Fortune 500 companies.
Qualifications

Must meet dealership’s requirements for employment
Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and information
Familiarity with all aspects of automotive repair/maintenance
Must have a valid driver license and be able to operate manual transmissions
Prior experience as a technician’s helper or apprentice preferred
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Occasional exposure to inclement weather
Ability to operate an automobile
Prolonged periods of standing, stooping and bending
Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Requires a significant amount of walking and/or standing. May also require working in the seated position for long periods while operating controls with arms and legs. This position may also require working at a production pace while pushing and/or pulling materials from place to place.
Benefits

Medical/Dental
401(k)
Drug Free work environment
E.O.E
About
Since 1938, The Gillman Companies have been a family-owned and operated group of automobile dealerships. With over 70 years of success, the Houston-based automotive group has 14 dealerships across Houston, Rosenberg, San Benito, Harlingen, and San Antonio representing Acura, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Subaru. 

The company was founded by Frank Gillman when the first dealership opened on Milam Street in downtown Houston. Frank knew the importance of customer loyalty. He also understood that loyalty had to be earned. Over 70 years later, the location and scope of the business has changed, but the constant emphasis on customer satisfaction remains the same. 

Now run by Frank's Granddaughter Stacey Gillman, under her leadership, the Gillman Companies have grown to become one of the largest retail automotive groups in America.  And today, the third Gillman generation is active in the business.

Success has not altered the organization's founding principle.  Every employee in every Gillman dealership knows customer satisfaction is paramount.  And, they understand continued prosperity, as well as future growth, depends upon maintaining this long-established tradition of excellence.