The truth is, hiring and retaining dealership talent is harder than ever.
A tight hiring market has made sourcing competitive hires more difficult than it has been in years. Only 1.25% of job seekers consider working in auto sales. Additionally, steep competition for top talent means that many dealerships are also having a tough time retaining their top performers.
This sudden uptick in industry-wide hiring challenges caps off a years-long buildup of difficulties, resulting in high turnover and widespread disengagement.
Dealership churn: A look at the numbers