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Find automotive jobs with dealerships, repair shops, collision centers, and other automotive employers across the country.
Whether you are an experienced automotive professional or looking to take the next step in your career, CarGuys Inc. helps connect job seekers with employers hiring for positions throughout the automotive industry.
Explore opportunities in sales, service, management, parts, collision repair, accounting, customer service, and more.
Find Automotive Jobs Near You
The automotive industry offers far more career opportunities than most people realize.
A dealership alone may employ dozens or even hundreds of people across sales, service, parts, finance, accounting, customer support, administration, and management.
Independent repair shops, collision centers, and other automotive businesses create even more opportunities.
CarGuys focuses specifically on automotive recruiting, helping candidates discover positions with automotive employers across the United States.
Current opportunities may include:
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Automotive Technicians and Mechanics
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Service Advisors and Service Writers
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Automotive Sales Consultants
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BDC and Internet Sales Representatives
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F&I Managers
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Sales Managers
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Service Managers
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General Sales Managers
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General Managers
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Parts Counter Professionals
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Parts Managers
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Shop Foremen
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Collision Technicians
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Body Shop Estimators
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Automotive Painters
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Warranty Administrators
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Automotive Accounting Professionals
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Title Clerks and Billers
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Porters and Detailers
Available positions vary by location, experience level, and current employer needs.
If you are still deciding which direction you want to take your career, read Dealership Job Opportunities: Explore Careers Across Departments for a closer look at the different types of careers available inside a dealership.
Car Dealership Jobs Across Multiple Departments
One of the advantages of working in the automotive industry is the variety of career paths available.
You do not necessarily need to repair vehicles or sell cars to build a career at a dealership.
Sales Department Jobs
Dealership sales departments employ people with a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels.
Positions may include:
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Automotive Sales Consultant
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Internet Sales Consultant
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BDC Representative
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Internet Sales Manager
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Sales Manager
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Used Car Manager
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General Sales Manager
Some entry-level automotive sales positions do not require previous dealership experience. Customer service, retail, hospitality, and other sales experience may transfer well into automotive sales.
For a deeper look at sales opportunities, visit our Automotive Sales Jobs page.
Service Department Jobs
The service department provides some of the most in-demand careers in the automotive industry.
Opportunities may include:
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Automotive Technician
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Auto Mechanic
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Master Technician
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Diagnostic Technician
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Diesel Technician
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Quick Lube Technician
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Shop Foreman
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Service Advisor
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Service Writer
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Service Manager
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Fixed Operations Director
Technical positions generally require automotive repair experience or training, while service advisor positions combine automotive knowledge with communication and customer-service skills.
Technicians considering different work environments may also want to read Should You Stay at an Independent Shop or Join a Dealership?.
Parts Department Jobs
Dealership parts departments support both technicians and customers by making sure the right components are available when they are needed.
Common positions include:
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Parts Counterperson
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Parts Advisor
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Wholesale Parts Sales
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Parts Specialist
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Assistant Parts Manager
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Parts Manager
Successful parts professionals typically combine automotive knowledge, organization, inventory management, communication, and customer-service skills.
Experienced professionals considering a management opportunity can review How to Evaluate a Dealership Parts Manager Job Offer.
Collision Center Jobs
Collision centers provide another major career path within the automotive industry.
Positions may include:
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Collision Repair Technician
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Auto Body Technician
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Body Shop Estimator
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Collision Estimator
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Automotive Painter
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Prep Technician
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Body Shop Manager
Collision repair can be particularly attractive to people who enjoy hands-on work but want to specialize outside traditional mechanical repair.
Learn more in Is Collision Repair Still a Smart Career Choice?
Dealership Management Jobs
Experienced automotive professionals can pursue leadership positions throughout dealership operations.
Management opportunities may include:
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Sales Manager
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Used Car Manager
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General Sales Manager
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Service Manager
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Parts Manager
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Fixed Operations Director
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Collision Center Manager
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General Manager
Many dealership managers began their careers in frontline positions before moving into leadership.
For example, a sales consultant may progress into sales management and eventually become a general sales manager or general manager. A technician may become a shop foreman, service manager, or fixed operations leader.
Dealership Office and Administrative Jobs
Not every dealership career involves working on vehicles or selling them.
Dealerships also need professionals to handle accounting, paperwork, vehicle transactions, customer communication, compliance, and day-to-day business operations.
Positions can include:
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Accounting Clerk
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Accounts Payable/Receivable
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Biller
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Title Clerk
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Warranty Administrator
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Receptionist
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Office Manager
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Controller
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Human Resources
Read Dealership Office Career Paths to explore some of the opportunities available behind the scenes at automotive dealerships.
What Automotive Employers Look For
Every position has different requirements, but employers frequently look beyond job titles and years of experience.
Depending on the role, dealerships and other automotive employers may consider:
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Relevant automotive experience
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Technical or manufacturer certifications
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Customer-service skills
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Sales experience
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Communication skills
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Reliability and attendance
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Professionalism
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Leadership experience
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Ability to work as part of a team
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Computer and CRM experience
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Willingness to learn
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Long-term career potential
Your resume should make these qualifications easy for recruiters and hiring managers to identify.
Start with How to Craft a Winning Resume for a Dealership Job.
You should also consider how recruiters actually find candidates. What Makes a Resume Searchable to Recruiters explains why the terminology and skills included in your resume can affect whether recruiters find you.
You Don't Have to Be Actively Job Hunting
One important part of automotive recruiting is that you do not necessarily have to be actively searching for a new job to hear about a better opportunity.
CarGuys works exclusively in automotive recruiting. That means creating a candidate profile can help make your experience visible when dealerships and automotive employers are searching for people with your background.
This can be useful even if you are currently employed and would only consider changing jobs for the right opportunity.
You can search available positions now or create an account and receive alerts when relevant opportunities become available.
How to Find Dealership Jobs Near You
If you are searching Google for terms such as “dealership jobs near me” or “dealerships hiring near me,” looking at the job title alone may unnecessarily limit your search.
Consider the entire automotive market in your area.
Depending on your background, opportunities could exist at:
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New car dealerships
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Used car dealerships
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Large dealer groups
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Independent repair shops
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Collision centers
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Specialty automotive businesses
Search by location and then evaluate the positions that match your experience, skills, and career goals.
Because openings change regularly, creating job alerts can also help you discover opportunities without repeatedly searching for new listings.
Research the Dealership Before You Apply
Finding an open job is only the first step.
Before applying, or at least before interviewing, spend some time learning about the employer.
Research factors such as:
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Dealership reputation
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Employee reviews
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Leadership
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Brands represented
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Size of the operation
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Department structure
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Training opportunities
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Employee tenure
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Career advancement
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Work schedule
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Compensation structure
The goal isn't simply to find a dealership that will hire you. It is to find an employer where you have a realistic opportunity to succeed.
Our Guide to Researching a Dealership Before You Apply or Interview provides a practical checklist.
Preparing for a Car Dealership Job Interview
Dealership interviews can vary significantly depending on the position.
A technician may be asked about diagnostic ability, certifications, tools, productivity, and previous repair experience.
A salesperson may be asked about customer service, follow-up, goals, objection handling, and previous sales performance.
Managers may be expected to discuss leadership, department performance, profitability, employee retention, CSI, processes, and previous results.
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What you have accomplished
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What skills you bring to the employer
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Why you are considering a change
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Why the particular opportunity interests you
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What you want from your next position
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Where you want your career to go
Afterward, don't overlook the follow-up. How to Follow Up After a Dealership Job Interview covers what to do after you leave the interview.
Evaluating an Automotive Job Offer
Getting an offer does not automatically mean you should accept it.
Compensation matters, but the highest advertised salary, commission percentage, or hourly rate does not always represent the best overall opportunity.
Consider the complete position, including:
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Base pay or hourly rate
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Commission or flat-rate structure
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Bonuses and incentives
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Benefits
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PTO
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Schedule
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Work volume
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Customer traffic
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Management
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Training
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Equipment and resources
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Department turnover
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Advancement opportunities
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Commute or relocation requirements
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Overall workplace environment
The factors that matter most will depend on your position and career goals.
CarGuys has also published job-offer guides for specific automotive positions, including technicians, sales managers, general sales managers, F&I managers, fixed operations directors, parts managers, internet sales managers, and shop foremen.
Building a Long-Term Automotive Career
An automotive job can become much more than your next paycheck.
Dealerships and automotive businesses provide career paths that can allow employees to move into specialized positions, management, or entirely different departments.
Someone might begin as a porter and move into sales. A salesperson might eventually become a general sales manager. A technician might become a shop foreman or service manager. An accounting employee might eventually move into dealership financial management.
Long-term advancement usually depends on more than technical ability alone.
Reliability, communication, leadership, professionalism, continuous learning, and consistent performance can all influence where your career goes next.
For additional career guidance, read 10 Habits of High-Performing Automotive Employees and Professional Habits That Get You Promoted.
Starting a New Dealership Job
Getting hired is only the beginning.
Your first several months can establish your reputation with managers and coworkers.
Learn the dealership's processes, ask questions, understand expectations, communicate well, and pay attention to how successful employees operate.
Whether you are starting as a technician, salesperson, service advisor, manager, or office employee, consistency during those first few months can have a lasting impact.
Read The First 90 Days at a New Dealership Job for practical advice on getting established with a new employer.
Why Search for Automotive Jobs with CarGuys?
CarGuys Inc. specializes in the automotive industry.
We work with dealerships, repair shops, collision centers, and other automotive employers looking for people across sales, service, management, parts, collision, and administrative roles.
Instead of sorting through thousands of unrelated positions, you can search opportunities focused on automotive careers.
You can also create a candidate account so employers and recruiters can find your experience when relevant opportunities become available.
Frequently Asked Questions About Automotive Jobs
What types of automotive jobs can I find through CarGuys?
Opportunities may include automotive technicians, service advisors, sales consultants, BDC representatives, managers, parts professionals, collision professionals, F&I managers, office staff, and other dealership and automotive positions. Availability varies by market and current employer needs.
How can I find dealership jobs near me?
Search current CarGuys job listings by location to find opportunities with dealerships and automotive employers in your area. You can also create an account and receive job alerts as new opportunities become available.
Does CarGuys have jobs nationwide?
CarGuys works with automotive employers throughout the United States. Available positions vary by location and change as employers add or fill openings.
Do I need dealership experience?
Not for every position. Some automotive jobs require specific dealership experience, certifications, or technical skills, while others may be open to candidates coming from retail, customer service, sales, hospitality, skilled trades, or other industries.
Can I apply if I already have a job?
Yes. You do not need to be unemployed or actively searching to explore opportunities. Creating a candidate account can also help you learn about positions that may match your background and location.
How can I receive alerts about new dealership jobs?
Create a CarGuys candidate account and complete your profile. Job alerts can help you discover new opportunities that match your experience and location without having to search the job board every day.