Walser Hyundai Coon Rapids is having a pretty special year. ✨ GM Hassan Ghandour and his team just achieved #1 in year-over-year Hyundai market share growth for the month of April. That means their store had the highest percentage growth in their market among all Hyundai stores in Minnesota. 👏 Want to be part of a high-performing team and an organization that continues to grow, invest in its people, and celebrate success? Walser is always looking for driven individuals who are passionate about creating great customer experiences and building rewarding careers. Explore current opportunities at walsercareers.com.
Tech Spotlight: Christian Nettum Christian Nettum went from barista to top technician, and he’s making it look easy. When Christian applied for a lube tech role at Walser Hyundai Coon Rapids in 2024, he had zero automotive experience, just three years at a coffee shop and an interest in cars. Now a semi-skilled tech, he’s heading to instructor-led training in Chicago and is on track for journeyman status. Christian will also receive company-wide recognition at our Winner Circle event, where Walser celebrates top performers across Technicians, Sales, and Service Ops.
Big news: Walser just made history. Six of our stores finished #1 in market share in March—a first for our organization. 🥇 Congratulations to these stores and everyone on the teams who made these incredible wins possible. 👏 Go deeper: Market share is a critical metric for us. These teams led the market, selling a higher percentage of their brand’s vehicles than any competitor in the Minneapolis metro—one of the most competitive markets in the country.
Women of Walser hosted its quarterly Rise and Shine Women’s Leadership breakfast this week for select members to network and learn about strategies for personal and professional growth. Director of Marketing Kyle Antes shared practical self-improvement strategies, while a panel of Walser leaders fielded questions on leadership, lessons learned, and growth opportunities.
Meet Jaylen Ball: the newest veteran to join Walser. 🫡 Thanks to our partnership with LockLeed International, we are excited to add Jaylen as a Customer Specialist on our team. Jaylen served six years in the Minnesota National Guard and brings unique skills and talents that only a veteran can. We set a goal to hire 50 veterans annually, and today we are proud to be one step closer. 🪜 Are you a veteran, or do you know one looking for their next opportunity? Send them our way 👉: https://walsercareers.com/
That was the standout result of the Walser Auto Campus’s on-site job fair last week. We made 3 on the spot offers! Let's go!!! Auto Campus leaders shared authentic stories about their own career journeys at Walser, giving candidates a real look at growth, opportunity, and culture. Plus, many other candidates were invited back for follow-up interviews after panel discussions and one-on-one conversations. Great outcome overall!
✨ New Year. New Career at Walser. ✨ Looking for a workplace where your growth matters? Walser Automotive Group is hiring for a variety of roles, and we’re proud to offer a supportive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to build a long-term career. See what our employees are saying and explore current openings at WalserCareers.com. Your next opportunity could start here.
Wichita Wins Silver 🩶 The Walser Auto Campus just brought home top honors in Best of Wichita, a voters’ choice competition on the area's most loved businesses, organizations, and individuals. “To finish in the top three of any category is a significant accomplishment, and each honoree should be incredibly proud of this recognition.” - Best of Wichita
We are honored to share that Walser Automotive Group has been named a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company (BTYR), becoming the first automotive retailer in Minnesota to earn this recognition. This milestone represents something deeply personal to us as it recognizes the support we offer to veterans, service members, and military-connected families through intentional hiring, workplace resources, and community partnerships that prioritize care and connection. This achievement reflects the people behind it: The veterans who bring leadership and resilience into our workplace, the families who give strength from behind the scenes, and the teams who work every day to create a culture where military-connected individuals can grow and thrive.
Walser’s Asian Hmong Alliance (AHA) outdid itself with this year’s Hmong New Year Lunch at Walser Toyota Bloomington. The event included a delicious spread, a performance by the Eternal Embers dance troupe, and a sticky rice-pounding demonstration. 🍚
