Careers at White Bear Mitsubishi

“We have nothing of higher value than our people”

Building a Legacy

Join one of the nation’s top Mitsubishi dealerships here at White Bear Mitsubishi!

At White Bear Mitsubishi, we are committed to maintaining a dealership built on a strong framework of our Vision and Values. More importantly, the foundation of our framework is built on the belief that people come before profit. In return, every customer can walk in feeling relaxed, comfortable, and confident that they are not only getting the Best Price on our vehicles, but a world-class experience as well! Of course, we can’t forget about Bear and our one-of-a-kind TV Commercials!

We invest in our team by providing hands-on training, mentorship opportunities, paid training, cutting-edge technologies, a positive workplace culture, and plenty of room for growth and advancement. If you’re looking for a rewarding career with a top-notch company, we encourage you to check out our open positions and apply today – we’d love to have you on our team!

Community Partnership

White Bear Mitsubishi is more than a business, we are key partners in our supporting our communities. Throughout the year, we support a variety of local organizations and non-profits through fundraising efforts, volunteerism, and exploring ways we can better serve our communities. To name just a few of the organizations White Bear Mitsubishi supports:

Twin Cities Pride
Minnesota State Fair
Minnesota Special Olympics (Polar Plunge)
Newgate School “Wheels for Women” also known as “12 Moms of Christmas”
White Bear Lake Relay for Life and Educational Foundation
Individual Sponsorships

Our History

We are proud to be a part of the Rydell Auto Group, which has played a tremendous role in shaping our company culture. The Rydell Auto Group was founded in 1954 as a single-dealership and has since expanded into a group of 85 dealerships across 17 states! Our founder, Leonard Rydell, instilled strong business and personal philosophies called “Leonardism’s” to help guide our employees. A few 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”

White Bear Mitsubishi strives to be an industry leader in providing quality automotive products and services. This is why we implemented the “Best Price” philosophy allowing our customers to enjoy a no-haggle, no-hassle process, relaxed, honest, and enjoyable car buying experience. It is our mission to provide our customers with an experience that is nothing short of exceptional and gaining a customer for life. We recognize that the greatest resource we have is our employees and work hard to promote from within to create career paths for many of our employees!

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 area – Customer Enthusiasm will always carry the most weight.

Rydell Values

Honesty & Integrity

We believe that all decisions are to be made with integrity. Leadership is setting good examples for others to follow, expecting as much from yourself as from others.

Individual Responsibility & Accountability

We believe that we are responsible to satisfy the needs of our customers for all our products and services. Individual accountability for our own performance and for the quality of our products will demonstrate to our customers that we are enthusiastic about them and really care.

Unconditional Dedication to Excellence

We believe that there is no place for mediocrity and halfhearted efforts. We accept personal responsibility for overcoming obstacles and being the very best. We actively choose to excel in every aspect of our personal and professional lives.

Cooperation & Communication

Close mutual support of one another is a fundamental tenet of ours. We value open communication and encourage new ideas, realizing that teamwork produces a better employee work environment and enthusiastic customers and suppliers.

Our People

We have nothing of greater value than our people. We respect the uniqueness of every individual and believe that such an attitude will build a team of confident, creative members possessing a high degree of initiative, self-respect and self-discipline.

Ongoing Improvement

We believe in not accepting the status quo, in constant improvement, and in the value of ongoing education in any form. We believe in providing opportunity for personal, professional and organizational growth within our Company.

Being Good Community Citizens

We give willingly to and are actively involved in the support of our communities, because they provide us our success.

How We Care For Our Team

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life & Disability, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

401K Plan

Vacation, Sick, & Holiday Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Opportunities

Employee Discounts on Products & Services

Employee Appreciation Events

Career Paths

Nancy Miller

Sales Consultant (Joined 2015)

“After about 20 years as a pastry chef, I had lost my passion for it. I never saw myself helping people buy cars nevertheless I enjoy working with people, so I applied for a sales position, at a different dealership. Being brand new to the job market and the automotive industry, I thought it would beneficial to reach out to a friend I knew from community events.

I contacted Richard, General Manager of White Bear Mitsubishi, as he was in the ‘car business’. I had no idea at the time his position within the company. A couple days after my interview I received a call from him. We talked about how the interview went and my first impressions. Then he asked when I could come and talk with him about my experience and what my goals for the future are.

After first walking in, I knew first hand this was the best place for me. f energy and inviting and everyone was helpful. While I have heard that car dealerships are a place where there is normally a lot of turnover but this place it seems to want to start and stay. We have a lot of fun at work it’s a family. Lots of events and be positively reconsider. The people and customers are cool to help people in all walks of life. It is more than just selling a car it is really helping people. If you like talking with people and having fun at work this would be a great place.

Rob Schickert

Sales Consultant (Joined 2017)

“I used to work in the Physical Fitness Industry and was at my last job for about 12 years. I decided to make a change on my terms. A year prior I talked with Richard Herod III, General Manager, unknowing of his role at the dealership at the time. I checked out other dealerships as I wanted to make sure I was going to align with their culture and business. I didn’t necessarily want to get into the car business, I didn’t think I would be good at selling cars. I wasn’t even a car enthusiast.

There are so many other people here that don’t have the back ground of car sales, but they focus on helping the guest. This place really does have the family environment and people. If someone is sick or family members pass away, we all work together."

Jeff Olson

Sales Consultant (Joined 2018)

“I was a truck driver and proud to say I drove 13-million-miles accident free. It was scary to start a new career and industry at 52 but the way we were treated as a loyal customer I knew I wanted to apply here first. When you walk in and how it is a family feeling, genuine. I actually never thought of selling but I like the people and it has a natural fit.

My favorite core value is: “To be so helpful to be effective for others””

Jason Freshwater

Sales Consultant (Joined 2018)

“I initially applied to work here because I knew someone in the sales department. I first met Richard Herod (General Manager) and he was very helpful and resourceful as he wanted to help me make the most informative. I used to sell Neurological Medical Devices for about 10 years, and it got to be far too much travel and just fell out of the enjoyment. It’s a fun place to be and you have an opportunity to thrive. When you start, you get paired up with a sales person to be mentor. It is nice to know you get to know a sound process of getting to know the guest first and then assist with them picking out their vehicle second.”