THE AUTOPEOPLE REPORT | April 2024

Amy Smith: Making a Difference in Automotive Recruiting and Beyond

In the automotive industry, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle and forget about the individuals who make it all possible.

Today, we want to shine a spotlight on one of our most dedicated and talented team members: Amy Smith (Smela), our Automotive Recruiter extraordinaire.

From Novice to Top Producer

Amy has been an integral part of our company for the past six years, and her journey is nothing short of inspiring.

When she first joined our team, Amy had no prior experience in recruiting or working in a dealership. However, her 20 years of experience as a VP of Operations for an Industry Consultant, coupled with her incredible work ethic and determination, quickly set her on the path to success.

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Seeking Resume Services?

Our candidates have to meet our rigorous specifications, which include exceptional competency in their area of expertise, as well as adhering to our client’s ideal criteria. Only then do we rate them highly and present them to our clients.

Service Manager

Candidate has a stable work history and is willing to relocate.
He presently lives in Florida and has both Chevrolet and European brand experience.

General Manager

Candidate has multi-location experience and does not change positions very often.
Presently residing in the Northwest but prefers to move back to a Southern state.
He is capable of managing a large dealership or several smaller ones.

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At Autopeople, we’re recognized as the leading automotive recruitment firm, serving the entire United States and specializing in the recruitment of key automotive talent.

In order to help organizations in the Automotive industry stay competitive and up-to-date, Autopeople created this guide to help employers in evaluating their pay rates while making some adjustments to improve both retention and hiring initiatives. It’s critical to offer competitive salaries, and we’ve compiled the most extensive market data in the auto market in this exclusive report. It is available now for instant download.

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Please view our website at www.autopeople.com, call 1-800-659-9501 or email me, David Adragna, at dadragna@autopeople.com to discuss what Autopeople can do for you.

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