Eastern Western Motor Group has welcomed five graduates into its ranks as part of a pioneering new assessment and recruitment programme designed to identify its future leaders.
While training and development form a vital part of modern motor retail operations, the sector still suffers from a poor perception among job-seekers and struggles to attract high-calibre applicants.
The automotive retail sector must do more than simply “rely on a person’s passion for cars” when attracting the talents of the future, according to TrustFord HR director Sharon Ashcroft.
According to Eurostat, just 16% of the automotive retail workforce is made up of women.
