“We have nothing of higher value than our people”.

Careers at Friendly Chevrolet

Great service starts with great people. Join a team that’s driven by passion, powered by teamwork, and committed to delivering exceptional experiences every day.

130+

Employees

1

Location

60+

Years in Business

Building A Legacy

Friendly Chevrolet is one of the region’s best dealerships, serving the Minneapolis community in Minnesota. We have consistently been one of the top volume dealerships in the state of Minnesota for the past 25 years. Our team enjoys training programs, a fantastic culture and opportunities for advancement, which are company-wide focuses to help you grow both personally and professionally. We’re interested in helping your career and adding to your resume because we know that happy employees lead to happier customers!


Partners with Our Community


At Friendly Chevrolet we are more than a business, we strive to be good neighbors and partners in our community. Therefore, we support various local organizations in order to give back and help better our community. We are especially proud of our support of the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Program”. Friendly Chevrolet has been the largest contributor in the state of Minnesota, for the last five years! We’re dedicated to helping make it so that no one — from survivors, to those currently undergoing treatment, to the more than 250,000 people who will be diagnosed this year — has to face breast cancer alone.


How We Care for Our Team

Comprehensive Benefits

We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan to support your long-term financial goals.

Paid Time Off

Employees receive vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay, giving you the flexibility to rest and recharge.

Support from Day One

We’ll help you get up to speed as soon as you join, with training and resources designed to set you up for success.

People First

Our people come first. Here, you’ll find real opportunities to make your mark, grow your career, and effect change.

Our History

On a mission to do things differently than other automotive dealers, we at Friendly Chevrolet focus our efforts on providing unmatched quality automotive products and service and implemented the ‘Best Price Philosophy’. We strive to provide a more relaxed, honest, and enjoyable car-buying experience. We aim to exceed our customers’ and employees’ expectations, maintaining their loyalty for a lifetime. We recognize the greatest resource we have is our employees and we never take that for granted. We strive to fill open positions within our ranks first, creating career paths for many of our employees regardless of where they start in our company.


We are very proud of our culture which largely comes from being a part of the Rydell Auto Group. The Rydell Auto Group was founded in 1954 and has grown into a group of 85 stores in 17 states! Our Founder, Leonard Rydell, had many strongly held business and personal philosophies that served him well. These philosophies, known as “Leonardism’s”, help guide us through our daily business and personal decisions. Some of our favorite “Leonardism’s” are…


  • “Never take advantage of a customer, even if you can.”
  • “Put yourself in a position to take care of as many people as possible.”
  • “Seek excellence, and the rest will follow.”

Career Paths

Friendly Chevrolet is a one of a kind experience where individuals can learn the ins and outs of the auto industry and work there way up to becoming a general manager / dealer.


Rob Owens joined Friendly Chevrolet in 2000. He worked as a sales associate, finance manager, used car manager, general sales manager for a total of 19 years. Today Rob is the Executive General Manager of another Rydell Location, Ozark Chevrolet.


Brian Taylor joined Friendly Chevrolet in 2001. He worked as a sales associate, finance manager, used car manager, general sales manager for a total of 13 years. He then moved to Mason City Motor Company and was the Executive Manager there for 3 years. Today Brian is the Executive General Manager of another Rydell Location, Mankato Motors.


Friendly Chevrolet is passionate about developing and growing individuals. If you want to create a story like the individuals listed above, apply today to join our team!

Hear from Our Team

Real stories from the people who make it all happen. See how passion, purpose, and people come together in our workplace, a place that knows our employees are our greatest asset.

Savannah Bechner

Body Shop Manager

"I began my journey at Friendly Chevrolet in 2014 as a cashier, where I developed a strong foundation in customer service and dealership operations. From there, I transitioned into managing the rental car fleet, gaining valuable experience in fleet coordination. My next step led me to the body shop as an estimator, where I honed my skills in damage assessment and repair planning. Over time, my expertise and leadership abilities paved the way for my current role as body shop manager, where I oversee operations, ensure quality repairs, and drive customer satisfaction."

Ashley Lundy

Inventory Manager

"I enjoy working at Friendly Chevrolet for many reasons! Most importantly, I would have to say the atmosphere provided by my colleagues and management makes work extremely fun, substantial and momentous. I also find the ability I have been given to learn, advance my career, and to try new things with a great deal of trust and support to be incredible."

Dion Kennedy

Sales Associate

"1. I feel we have a good camaraderie. 2. I feel we really try to take care of our customers, before, during, and after the sale. 3. We have a good reputation."

Rydell's Values

Rydell's Vision & Mission

Rydell’s Vision:

To be so effective that we are able to be helpful to others.


Rydell’s Mission:

  • Industry Leader: Our goal is to be an industry leader in providing unmatched quality automotive products and services.
  • Meeting Needs: We will constantly strive to meet the changing needs of our customers. Our aim is to provide an atmosphere that encourages employee teamwork, integrity and excellence.
  • Constant Growth: Together we will set and continually improve sales, service and operational standards to ensure long-term market leadership and profitability.
  • Exceed Expectations: It is our mission to exceed our customers’ and employees’ expectations and maintain their loyalty for a lifetime.

Rydell's Philosophy

The Rydell philosophy is based on five key areas that we believe are critical to business success:



  • Customer Enthusiasm
  • Employee Satisfaction
  • Financial Performance
  • Market Effectiveness
  • Ongoing Improvement


Our philosophy holds that each area is of equal importance and we continually strive to reach a level of excellence in each area. However, in any planning or decision-making process, or in any situation of seeming conflict or contradiction among the five critical areas, Customer Enthusiasm will always carry the most weight.

Careers

Whether you're new to the industry or looking to take the next step, we offer opportunities to learn, lead, and thrive. Explore our open positions below.