#1 Cochran
#1 Cochran Subaru of Butler County
Renfrew , PA
Overall Rank for 2019: 98
Rank based on dealership size (Small): 44
Dealer:
Rob Cochran
Dealership group:
#1 Cochran
Full-time employees:
43
2018 new-vehicle sales:
1,451, up 24%
2018 used-vehicle sales:
1,534, up 113%
Talent Acquisition Manager Courtney Halle on recruiting techniques:
“Our most successful techniques include our digital partnership with Hireology and our #1 Cochran Careers Web page; social media marketing utilizing geofencing; recruitment through colleges and universities; partnerships with trade schools; and team member referrals with bonus structure.”
General Manager Michael Rizzitano on rewards and incentives:
“The Top Gun award is offered to our top fixed ops performers — a weekend getaway at a resort with the performers’ guest of choice, accompanied by Rob and Christina Cochran.”
Rizzitano on changes to training:
“We have utilized NCM’s General Management Executive Program for many of our team members. We have also launched #1 Cochran University for in-house training and recruitment for all positions in the fixed and variable departments.”
Learning & Development Manager Ryan Koch on making work schedules more balanced or flexible:
“We’ve developed a sales associate role consisting of a base salary, 40-hour workweek and a designated Saturday off. We allow all team members to enjoy a five-day workweek.”
Koch on offering online shopping as employees desire work-life balance:
“We’re evaluating a pilot program to allow for shift/team scheduling. We’re implementing technology that will allow our team members to work in a flexible environment. We continue to study and analyze consumer demand based on specific times throughout the day, which will allow us to staff accordingly.”
Halle on compensation:
“We’ve developed pay plans that provide team members with a salary and incentives for unit volume.”