What is a car dealer and how to become one

Key steps to become a car dealer

1. Explore car dealer education requirements

   Most common car dealer degrees

   Bachelor's

   41.1 %

   High School Diploma

   25.3 %

   Associate

   20.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific car dealer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Car Inventory	37.82%
   Customer Service	27.08%
   OEM	19.19%
   Dealer Trades	9.31%
   DMV	3.61%

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3. Complete relevant car dealer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New car dealers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a car dealer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real car dealer resumes.

4. Research car dealer duties and responsibilities

   • Enhance dealership reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
   • Assist management with problems or questions; coordinate with senior dealers daily in establishing meetings.
   • Collaborate with OEM national retail programs and business partner companies to increase OE replacement tire sales in auto dealer channel.
   • Perform varied management tasks including human resources and financial controls.

5. Apply for car dealer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a car dealer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams