EARTH DAY DALLAS - APRIL 21 & 22, 2012

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Join Southwest Kia and the Guinness World Record-Winning 64.5 MPG Kia Optima Hybrid for an Earth Day celebration this weekend!

Earth Day Dallas
April 21 & 22 
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fair Park – Dallas
www.earthdaydallas.org
 

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Learn how green lifestyle choices can lower your cost of living, improve your health, and help save the environment. The heart of the festival is the Eco Expo, where exhibitors will use their presence to promote their achievements as green leaders. They will also teach you how to take environmentally responsible action by better utilizing available resources, switching to eco-friendly products, or joining their organizations.

Some of the highlights of Earth Day Dallas will include:

  • Green Talk Speaker Series with topics including water, global warming and the future sustainability of North Texas
  • Artfully Green Film Series
  • Family Zone featuring hands-on environmental activities
  • University Row with over 20 universities and colleges
  • Live music at the Band Shell featuring Amos Lee
  • Workshop corners demonstrating composting, rainwater harvesting, and green money-saving tips
  • Community yoga
  • Picnic for the Planet: Help break the world’s record for the largest, simultaneous global picnic!
  • DFW Truck Farm 5K Fun Run
  • Live BMX shows
  • Dallas Urban Debate Alliance environmental, student debates
  • Dance Performances
  • Concessions that include healthy, organic and gluten-free options, in addition to everyone’s favorite festival treats.
  • Much more!

For more information, visit www.earthdaydallas.org.

Source: http://www.nbcdfw.com/on-air/community/Earth-Day-Dallas-145978445.html

 

 

Join TEAM SOUTHWEST KIA!

To apply for any of our open positions, or to inquire about other departments, please email resume and cover letter to e.sutherland@southwestkia.com. Walk-in applications will also be accepted Tuesday-Friday between 2 and 4pm at ALL locations in Dallas, Rockwall, and Mesquite. Visit www.southwestkia.com for a map or directions.

 

Parts & Service

Positions: Service Advisors, Parts Personnel, Technicians, Lube Techs, & Detail Personnel 

Southwest Kia is hiring for all positions within its Service and Parts Department. With an unprecedented 17 years of consecutive growth, Kia Motors is the fastest growing automotive brand in America. Southwest Kia's outstanding reputation for service combined with our industry leading employment retention rates create a climate conducive to building a solid career foundation in a fast-paced environment. These are sales driven entry level positions with opportunities to move into management.  Compensation for comprehensive departmental training will be provided.

Compensation & Benefits: 

  • Earn up to $80,000 a year
  • Commission, compensation varies by area of specialization
  • 5 paid holidays
  • Paid vacations
  • Health, dental, AFLAC, & vision offered to full-time employees after 90 days

Job Requirements:

Above all, it is important to our dealer group that our employees really take pride in what they do. When working with a person's valued asset, such as their vehicle, it is essential that we show enough care and realize that what we do truly has meaning to our customers. They expect the best service from us, and that is what we expect our employees to give.
  • College degree or previous experience in the industry preferred, but not required
  • Valid drivers license
  • Must be able to work 40-45 hours a week
  • Evening and weekend availability
  • Experience in sales, customer service, or hospitality industry a plus
  • Must be service driven, friendly, motivated, and eager to learn

 

Adam Terrell (Mesquite) and Frankie Alsalhi (Dallas)

Product Specialist

Department: Sales, Customer Service

We are looking for business-minded, outgoing, and hardworking men and women to represent the Kia brand and work in conjunction with our growing sales and management team.  We are looking for individuals that are ready to greet and accommodate the needs of our customers as well as use internet leads and social media to help us continue to generate and support our rapidly increasing customer traffic. This is a  sales-driven position with opportunity to move into management & finance. Our organization promotes aggressively from within! Comprehensive training will be provided.

Compensation: 

Non-commission
$2,500 base salary plus generous monthly bonuses
Performance-based raises
First year reps should expect to make $40-50k annually

Job requirements:

College degree in related field
Valid drivers license
Must be able to work 40-45 hours a week 
Evening and weekend availability 
Experience in sales, customer service, or hospitality industry a plus
Must be comfortable interfacing with the public, friendly, motivated, and eager to learn

 

James Seale, General Sales Manager Southwest Kia Mesquite

Internet Manager, Business Development

Department: Lead Management, Customer Service

Southwest Kia is experiencing rapid growth and our Business Development Center is looking for Internet Managers and sales support. We are seeking part-time employees to handle our phones, internet leads, and initial customer correspondence. Looking for happy, reliable, high energy individuals with EITHER day or evening availability. Full-time positions and opportunities to move into sales or internet management will also be considered. Our Business Development Center is our first opportunity to make a good impression on the customer, and an important first step in the sales process. Full and comprehensive training will be provided.

Compensation: Up to $18/hour

Job requirements:

Some college required
High volume of emails/phone calls/appointment setting
Ability to multitask/follow up
Natural self-starter
Related experience preferred, training will be offered
Must be able to work 20-25 hours a week/every other Saturday
consistent am OR pm availability

 

 

Street Team:

Department: Events, Direct Marketing

Southwest Kia is in the process of branching out and expanding our target market.  We are looking for energetic, outgoing personalities to help represent the company at all events and functions. These individuals will go through a comprehensive training program encompassing but not limited to internet management, product consulting, and sales support.  Full-time positions and opportunities to move into sales or internet management will also be considered. 

Compensation: TBD

Job requirements:

Some college required
Ability to multitask/follow up
Natural self-starter
Related experience preferred, training will be offered
Must be able to work 20-25 hours a week/every other Saturday
consistent am OR pm availability

To apply for any of our open positions, or to inquire about other departments, please email resume and cover letter to e.sutherland@southwestkia.com.

 

American Red Cross Disaster Relief: the Intersection of Help and Hope

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Between six and 13 tornadoes may have touched down in north Texas on Tuesday, April 3, according early assessments by the National Weather Service in Dallas-Fort Worth, delivering large hail, damaging winds and heavy rains to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Across eight counties including Tarrant, South Dallas and Kaufman counties, about 600 homes were affected, with 200 reported destroyed, and approximately 21,550 households are without power, down from the peak outage of 54,200 customers Tuesday evening.  

 

How to Help 

 

·         Make a Financial Gift to Disaster Relief - Help us help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the recent spring floods and tornadoes, by making a financial gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.

 

·         Donate Blood or Host A Blood Drive - Encourage employees to participate in community blood drives and/or host a blood drive on-site for both staff and customers. As a blood drive sponsor, you can help meet the blood needs of patients in your community and across the United States.

 

·         Implement a Customer Donation Program - Give your customers the opportunity to support Disaster Relief by simply adding a dollar amount to their total purchase.   

 

·         Sponsor an Employee Giving and Matching Gift Program - Engage employees by sponsoring a fundraising campaign in support of Disaster Relief and provide an incentive to participate by matching employee donations.  Employee giving can be done through a customized online donation site (microsite) or by sending e-mails to your employees on our behalf.

 

·         Conduct a Percentage of Sales Program - Showcase your commitment to the Red Cross and the people we serve while generating sales for your company by donating a percentage of your sales to Disaster Relief.

 

·         Donate Ad Space- Donate a portion of your advertising inventory and help share our stories about the individuals, families and communities affected by disaster. 

 

·         Place a Red Cross Banner Ad on Your Website - Place a Red Cross banner ad on your company website to reinforce your support of the Red Cross and encourage donations through our Donate Now webpage.

 

·         Text "REDCROSS" to 90999 to Make a Donation – Customers of participating wireless carriers can make a $10 donation to support Disaster Relief by texting “REDCROSS” to 90999. Donations will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid account. Message and Data rates may apply. Full terms and privacy policy can be found at redcross.org/m.

 

Your help allows the American Red Cross to be there for victims of disaster, whenever or wherever help is needed. For more information, or to help, please contact me at (214) 678-4666.

 

The Support of Donors

 

You can help people affected by disasters like the tornadoes in Texas, floods, fires and hurricanes, as well as countless crises at home and around the world, by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for and provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance in response to disasters. To make a donation, visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Contributions may also be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, 4800 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235. To learn more about the work of the American Red Cross in the U.S. and around the world, please visit redcross.org.