CARY, N.C. -

One of the ways that Greenville Auto Auction stands out as a great place to work, says general manager Billy Willis, is that the owners are deeply involved.

“They are hands-on every week, not just regarding business, but caring for personal needs of our team,” Willis said. “Each individual team member feels a worth due to them being involved in decisions on a daily basis. Our relationships with our teammates reaches into the home.”

 And the positive working environment starts with the auction’s mission.

“Our mission statement encourages a positive and enjoyable workplace environment.  The culture you create at the workplace will naturally flow over into the bottom line.  Our culture should positively impact the customers’ lives,” Willis said. “The GAA team is encouraged to serve and look for opportunities to serve.  Serving gets your mind on the mission and the team.”

 Willis also shared several ways Greenville Auto Auction works to keep morale high.

“We encourage all of our managers to look for ways to serve our own teammates.  When you see an opportunity, take the time or resources and do it,” he said. “We encourage personal handwritten notes, a gift card for them to go out to eat, or even a 3:30 ice cream break every day for our detail team. 

 “Always take the time to just listen. We are big on short meetings and this has helped us keep our team excited,” he said. “We try to listen, take notes and then get it done.  Sometimes it takes a manager jumping in the ‘fox hole’ with another team mate to make it happen.”

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