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AutoTrader Company Culture
AutoTrader Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
AutoTrader's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+CEO Rating
AHappiness
A-Manager
A-Professional Development
A-AutoTrader CEO
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Sanford Schwartz
78 /100
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Diversity at AutoTrader
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C
Diverse employees at AutoTrader have rated Professional Development, Manager, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at AutoTrader
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B-
Women at AutoTrader have rated Work Culture, Team, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
AutoTrader eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
19
AutoTrader employees are 19% more likely to recommend AutoTrader as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at AutoTrader
Working at AutoTrader is rated highly by 28 employees, across various culture dimensions. AutoTrader employees are most satisfied about Compensation, CEO Rating, and Happiness categories, putting AutoTrader’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at AutoTrader was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at AutoTrader
B
Overall Company Culture at AutoTrader is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
25%
AutoTrader ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
AutoTrader Employee Reviews
Out of 20 AutoTrader employee reviews, 88% were positive. The remaining 12% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping AutoTrader improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 88% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 12% |
Positive Reviews From AutoTrader Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The due diligence in my hiring
- What makes you most happy at work?Trust from my superiors, and the autonomy to be productive.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?They provide us the resources we need to be successful.
Constructive Feedback From AutoTrader Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?They're communication skills could be better
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The efforts made to collect over due bills is hard. My job comps say I should be making $16-$18/hr
AutoTrader Company Information
AutoTrader Company Overview
AutoTrader is an online marketplace for buying and selling new, certified and used cars.
AutoTrader was founded in 1998 and its current CEO is Sanford Schwartz. Since its inception 28 years ago, AutoTrader has grown to 2781 employees.
AutoTrader Mission, Vision & Values
AutoTrader Mission Statement
Our mission at Autotrader is to be your ultimate online solution for buying and selling new, certified and used cars. Our site is designed to give you more control of the buying process and make finding a vehicle easier than ever before.
AutoTrader Vision Statement
To be a good corporate citizen by fostering a culture that enables and promotes community outreach that positively impacts the communities where we live and do business.
AutoTrader Values
- Commitment
- diversity
- teamwork and balance
- We strive to encourage employee voluntee
- provide in-kind donations
- sponsor charitable organizations
- establish community partnerships
| Headquarter | 3003 Summit Blvd., Suite 200 Atlanta, MI 30319 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.autotrader.com |
| Founding Date | 1998 |
| Tel | 1-866-288-6872 |
| Company Status | Private |
AutoTrader Competitors
AutoTrader competitors include CarGurus, VinSolutions, TrueCar, and vAuto. AutoTrader ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how AutoTrader compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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AutoTrader Employees
AutoTrader has 2781 employees. 28 employees at AutoTrader have reviewed AutoTrader across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 28 AutoTrader employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at AutoTrader are extremely happy with their total compensation at AutoTrader, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at AutoTrader are pleased with their team. 28 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at AutoTrader are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at AutoTrader believe the environment at AutoTrader is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at AutoTrader is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at AutoTrader work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at AutoTrader are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
AutoTrader employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at AutoTrader report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
100% of AutoTrader employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
AutoTrader employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
78% of AutoTrader employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining AutoTrader - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
AutoTrader KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of AutoTrader's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 AutoTrader employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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AutoTrader CEO & Leadership
AutoTrader CEO - Sanford Schwartz
78 /100
AutoTrader’s CEO Sanford Schwartz started in this role in 2013. Sanford’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. AutoTrader’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Female employees, and Caucasian employees. However, Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to AutoTrader’s competitors, Sanford Schwartz ranks right above TrueCar CEO Jantoon Reigersman. Under Schwartz’s leadership, AutoTrader employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. Office Culture and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where AutoTrader could stand to see real improvement.
AutoTrader Leadership
The AutoTrader Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Sanford Schwartz, Director, Consumer Marketing Greta Crowley, and Regional Sales Director Craig Richardson
Sanford Schwartz CEO / President
Sanford Schwartz serves as the CEO / President of AutoTrader.
Greta Crowley Director, Consumer Marketing
Greta Crowley serves as the Director, Consumer Marketing of AutoTrader.
Craig Richardson Regional Sales Director
Craig Richardson serves as the Regional Sales Director of AutoTrader.
Kelli Southern Sr Director Customer Operations Support
Kelli Southern serves as the Sr Director Customer Operations Support of AutoTrader.
Craig Hunt Sr Vice President, Sales
Craig Hunt serves as the Sr Vice President, Sales of AutoTrader.
Jenifer Eggert VP Sales - West
Jenifer Eggert serves as the VP Sales - West of AutoTrader.
Mike Winn VP, Customer Operations
Mike Winn serves as the VP, Customer Operations of AutoTrader.
Paul Andrews VP, Strategy and Business Development
Paul Andrews serves as the VP, Strategy and Business Development of AutoTrader.
Erin McMillan AVP - Customer Operations
Erin McMillan serves as the AVP - Customer Operations of Autotrader US. Erin started at Autotrader US in Feb of 2015.... read more
AutoTrader Salaries
How much does AutoTrader pay?
How much do people at AutoTrader get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at AutoTrader is $121,227, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,501, or $57 per hour.
At AutoTrader, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $205,381 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,172 annually. Average AutoTrader salaries by department include: IT at $94,263, Sales at $138,039, Operations at $109,392, and Engineering at $136,047. Half of AutoTrader salaries are above $119,501.
11 employees at AutoTrader rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings) while 9 employees at AutoTrader rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).
Salaries contributed from AutoTrader employees include job titles like Mobile Developer, Senior Product Manager, Graphic Designer, and IT Manager. Comparably data has a total of 9 salary records from AutoTrader employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $240k | $240k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
$121,227*
Average Compensation
$119,501*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
AutoTrader Salaries by City
AutoTrader Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at AutoTrader
Diverse employees at AutoTrader score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing AutoTrader in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at AutoTrader across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
AutoTrader Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
AutoTrader PTO
AutoTrader's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is AutoTrader's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. AutoTrader's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding AutoTrader
What is AutoTrader address?
AutoTrader location is at 3003 Summit Blvd., Suite 200
Who is the CEO of AutoTrader?
AutoTrader CEO is Sanford Schwartz, their score by employees is 78
What is AutoTrader eNPS?
The eNPS for AutoTrader is 19
What is the salary for Recruiter in AutoTrader?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 94k
What are the salaries in the Finance in AutoTrader?
The average salaries for Finance in AutoTrader is 88k
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