Southeast Automotive Talent:Why Our Agents Stand Out

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Our agents are not only headhunters. They’re dealership finance directors who know exactly what makes a candidate successful in sales, service, and F&I. With real-world experience and deep automotive networks, they deliver fast, reliable placements without the guesswork.

Meet the Team

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  • Founder

    You may not know Cecil Ward but dealerships across the Southeast do. With over 15 years in automotive operations and F&I, he’s quietly built a reputation for finding the right people fast.

    Cecil has helped stores fill critical gaps, reduce turnover, and stay profitable by connecting them with talent that fits from day one.

  • Fractional Finance/Sales Director

    Sean Tolliver knows what high-performing sales and F&I talent looks like because he’s led them himself.

    With over 20 years in automotive leadership, he brings a rare combination of operational insight and recruiter intuition to every dealership engagement.

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Why Work with AutoXperts?

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Built by Auto Dealership Veterans

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Precision-Vetted and Fast Automotive Talent

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Rooted in the Southeast, talent Nationwide

Flexible Hiring for Modern Dealerships

How It Works

We Listen

We learn your dealership’s goals and staffing gaps, whether in finance, sales, admin or operations.

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We Match

We match you with high-performing automotive talent, proven background and ready to deliver results on day one.

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You Grow

With the right hires in place, your team closes more deals, boosts customer satisfaction, and scales efficiently.

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Roles We Staff

Finance Director

Leads dealership finance strategy, maximizing profitability through lender relations, compliance, and F&I performance leadership.

Sales Manager

Oversees daily sales operations, motivates teams, manages leads, and drives unit volume for top-performing auto dealerships.

Service Consultant

A dealer sales consultant advises customers on maintenance, explains repairs, and ensures smooth communication between clients and technicians.

Finance Manager

Drives F&I revenue by securing loans, selling add-ons, and ensuring compliance in fast-paced dealership finance departments.

General Manager

Manages all sales departments, implements strategy, tracks performance, and ensures growth in competitive dealership environments.

BDC/Internet Sales Pros

They are the frontline connectors between your dealership and your customers. They handle incoming digital leads, phone calls, and appointment setting.

  • AutoXperts dealership staffing agents are professionals with deep expertise in the automotive industry.

    Each one of them comes directly from the automotive world. They don’t just pass resumes, they recognize top talent like they’ve hired them before.

  • You don’t need to choose. We’ll match you with the best automotive talent partner for your location, role type, and hiring needs.

    Whether you're filling F&I, sales, or other roles, our team routes each request to the right specialist.

  • No. Although our auto talent workforce works across contract, and temp-to-hire placements. We’re also built to asssist dealerships with full-timers. We help dealerships stay flexible and fully staffed, no matter the market conditions.

  • Absolutely. We build long-term relationships, not one-off placements. Your assigned auto talent agent can help with multiple openings, pipeline development, or seasonal staffing as needed.

  • Yes, transparency and communication are core to how our auto recruiters work.

    You’ll always know who you’re working with and they’ll know your store, team, and expectations inside and out.

  • Yes, you can. Schedule a 30-minute free consultation today.

Frequently Asked Questions: Meet Our Automotive Talent