2 candidate traits dealers need to build solid workforce Friday September 29, 2017 1 min Read Many dealerships have a promotional moniker to distinguish itself in their market; for example touting the biggest selection of used vehicles. Hireology chief executive officer and co-founder Adam Robinson recommended that stores also generate a local reputation that helps the rooftop generate quality “ups” who could be high-performing, long-term employees. Robinson described the importance in light of how the firm collaborated with Cox Automotive on a study that showed stores have a 67-percent annual turnover rate among its sales teams, and the average cost of hiring a new dealership employee is $10,000. Read more› Related Market Insights Smoke on Cars Auto Loan Rates Trend Higher as Federal Reserve Cuts Rate Policy 4 min Read Press Releases Cox Automotive Unites Fleet Services and FleetNet America into One Fleet Team 4 min Read News Join Us: Cox Automotive Q3 2025 Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Call 1 min Read