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Why 2019 is the Year of the Job Applicant in Retail Automotive

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Below, we’ve outlined several reasons why 2019 is the year of the job applicant in retail automotive – and how your dealership can attract quality candidates to support your business success. Few Job Seekers Are Interested in Retail Automotive Careers. Fewer than 1 percent of job seekers would consider working at a dealership.

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The Perfume Shop accredited as living wage employer

Employee Benefits

Fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has received living wage employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. This is on top of the commission they can earn in key trading periods, with managers participating in an annual bonus scheme to ensure that performance is rewarded. per hour, while those based in London are paid £11.95

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Kinleigh Folkard and Hayward gives staff one-off cost-of-living payment

Employee Benefits

Other benefits provided by Kinleigh Folkard and Hayward include an uncapped commission structure, bonuses and incentive schemes, life assurance, financial support to gain qualifications, incentivised trips abroad, gym and retail discounts, a cycle to work scheme and an employer-funded health cash plan.

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From Amazon to Carvana: How Your Dealership Can Learn From Disruptive Business Models

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Below, we’ve outlined several emerging disruptive business models in retail automotive – and how you can evolve your people strategy to remain profitable in such a competitive market. Disruptive Business Models in Retail Automotive. AutoNation, the largest new vehicle retailer in the U.S., Amazon Online Car Sales.

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How Your Dealership F&I Employees Can Drive Customer Satisfaction

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Southwest Kia in Mesquite, Texas recently reworked its pay structure to switch from an all-commission pay plan for finance managers to salary plus bonuses – similar to the base pay plus bonus plan many AutoNation and other dealerships across the country have adopted for sales roles.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

HR Management Activities

As Figure shows, the common components of executive compensation are salaries, annual bonuses, long-term incentives, supplemental benefits, and perquisites. As an example, a retail chain with over 250 stores ties annual bonuses for managers to store profitability. Bonuses for executives can be determined in several ways.

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Competing with Amazon for Car Sales: How Dealership Employees Can Help You Stand Out

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Amazon made widespread headlines for buying Whole Foods earlier this year, creating a strong foothold in the grocery vertical, but the retail giant is also quietly testing the waters of the automotive market. Recognize Consumers’ Gravitation Toward Digital Retailing. So how can dealers compete with Amazon?

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