THE AUTOPEOPLE REPORT
July 2025
Your Next Top Performer Might Come from Outside the Industry
As the manager or owner of a car dealership, hiring is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The success of your business hinges on the people you surround yourself with. And while hiring seasoned automotive professionals is often a safe and smart move, it might surprise you to learn that your next top performer could be someone with little or no industry experience.
In fact, bringing in fresh talent from outside the automotive world can help energize your team, inspire innovation, and even push you to become a better leader.
As the manager or owner of a car dealership, hiring is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The success of your business hinges on the people you surround yourself with. And while hiring seasoned automotive professionals is often a safe and smart move, it might surprise you to learn that your next top performer could be someone with little or no industry experience.
In fact, bringing in fresh talent from outside the automotive world can help energize your team, inspire innovation, and even push you to become a better leader.
What Today’s Car Dealership Employees Really Want
The automotive industry is always changing, but the focus on dealership employees remains a top priority. Beyond sales representatives, dealerships comprise service technicians, parts specialists, BDC reps, F&I managers, marketing coordinators, and more. Understanding what today’s car dealership employees really want is crucial for retention and overall success. Read More
What Today’s Car Dealership Employees Really Want
The automotive industry is always changing, but the focus on dealership employees remains a top priority. Beyond sales representatives, dealerships comprise service technicians, parts specialists, BDC reps, F&I managers, marketing coordinators, and more. Understanding what today’s car dealership employees really want is crucial for retention and overall success. Read More
Why Service Departments Are Becoming Profit Centers
For years, new vehicle sales have been the stars of the dealership show. But as economic uncertainty, inventory fluctuations, and shifting consumer behavior reshape the auto industry, service departments are emerging as the true drivers of consistent, long-term profitability. Read More
Why Service Departments Are Becoming Profit Centers
For years, new vehicle sales have been the stars of the dealership show. But as economic uncertainty, inventory fluctuations, and shifting consumer behavior reshape the auto industry, service departments are emerging as the true drivers of consistent, long-term profitability. Read More
Wondering what today’s top automotive professionals are earning? Get the insights you need with Autopeople’s latest Salary Guide.
As the nation’s leading recruitment firm specializing in automotive talent, Autopeople has compiled the most comprehensive salary data across key roles and regions.
This report is designed to help automotive employers:
✅ Benchmark current compensation
✅ Adjust pay structures to attract and retain talent
✅ Make informed hiring decisions in a competitive market
Don’t get left behind. Download your copy and ensure your salary offerings are in line with today’s expectations.
Stay Competitive in a Rapidly Evolving Automotive Talent Market
Wondering what today’s top automotive professionals are earning? Get the insights you need with Autopeople’s latest Salary Guide.
As the nation’s leading recruitment firm specializing in automotive talent, Autopeople has compiled the most comprehensive salary data across key roles
and regions.
This report is designed to help automotive employers:
Benchmark current compensation
Adjust pay structures to attract and retain talent
Make informed hiring decisions in a competitive market
Don’t get left behind. Download your copy and ensure your salary offerings are in line with today’s expectations.
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.
