About – Magnolia Auto Consulting

The Automotive Recruiter You've Been Looking For

What is an Automotive Recruiter?

An automotive recruiter* is an expert at matching good candidates with great workplaces. We help find and screen job seekers, using our years of experience to recommend them to the right dealership. Our job is to make it easier for both job candidates and dealerships with open positions. We eliminate the typical expensive, time-consuming routine and add a personal touch to the hiring process. And we only work in the automotive field, so you don’t have to waste time working with a recruiter that doesn’t understand what you do.

*There are plenty of general recruiters out there. But Magnolia Auto Consulting only works with automotive and related positions. It’s our world — we love it and know it well.

“I felt like I wasn’t getting paid enough or respected for what I did. It just felt like I was running in circles doing the same thing everyday for the company I was working with. My recruiter at Magnolia Auto Consulting was very upfront and very detailed. I never had to search for answers. When I was contacted, I knew that this was going to be much different than what I have experienced in past job searches. Now, I wake up wanting to go to work thanks to y’all! I don’t regret anything anymore!”

“I was trying to find employment to relocate from Florida to South Carolina. It was very frustrating because it seemed like no one was willing to interview me regardless of my qualifications because I did not live in South Carolina. Magnolia Auto Consulting actually took the time to contact the ownership and schedule me a phone interview which led to an in-person interview. My new job gave me the ability to relocate to South Carolina and be closer to my family.”

“I was looking for a new job. I kept putting my resume out there, but nobody was calling me back. Magnolia Auto Consulting got in touch with me and helped set up an interview. My future looks promising and it's all thanks to Audrey (my recruiter). She stayed in touch with me. She followed up to make sure I got the job, and she actually texted me to see how my first day was going. If I had to give her a score on a scale of 1 to 10, I would give her a 15!”

“I was having a hard time finding the right fit. Before I connected with Magnolia Auto Consulting, I was feeling beyond frustrated and let down. If it wasn’t for Magnolia Auto Consulting, I would still be jobless and stressed out. They found me a great fit at a great company. I can relax knowing I have a good secure job with good people. It has so much potential growth, and I’m excited about that. Thank you Magnolia Auto Consulting!”

“I wasn’t hearing back from employers who were hiring for high paying positions. It felt like I was applying to jobs and never progressing with one that highlighted my skills and qualifications. Magnolia Auto Consulting was very thorough. I didn’t feel like I was in the dark about any of the hiring process at any point. Everything was concise yet very timely. There were no long waits while advancing through the interview process. You made sure the hiring team was keeping up with me so I wouldn’t miss a beat instead of keeping me in the dark. I am extremely grateful for the amazing help I received from you! I couldn’t have asked for better!”

Why Work with Magnolia Auto Consulting?

Sure, you could try to figure it out yourself. But the dealerships and individuals we’ve helped say partnering with the automotive recruiters at Magnolia Auto Consulting made all the difference. Here’s why:

We only work in the automotive field, so we actually understand the unique challenges and concerns of your role. How many generic job sites can say that?

We’re an experienced third party, helping both sides evaluate whether it’s the right fit. We have the time and know how to thoroughly vet each side. That means no more, “well, they seem nice on paper…”

We only do win-wins. It’s about finding a fit that both parties will love, so you’ll never feel pushed into accepting an arrangement you’re not 100% excited about.

I was having a problem finding qualified technicians. It felt daunting. Magnolia Auto Consulting had a rapid response and set up interviews immediately. Now, I no longer wast time looking through want ads for techs.

We had a real problems with a lack of qualified talent. It was frustrating because the process was very time consuming and we were constantly training the wrong people that never stuck around long. Magnolia Auto Consulting took the guesswork and hunting out of our hiring process. The candidates they sent us are all still our employees years later. It feels great that we are investing in the right people and in doing so we have less turnover and are more profitable.

It has been difficult communicating that we have open positions specifically to qualified applicants. It made me believe that there is a shortage of qualified candidates. Magnolia Auto Consulting provided local candidates that we were unable to reach through our job board posts. We feel that we have an advocate that offers candidates to enable our company's continued growth.

We were struggling to find good quality candidates to interview. We mostly got bartenders and candidates with no experience. It felt like the workload was getting more behind and our options were getting thinner. Magnolia Auto Consulting prescreened candidates and sent us their own "resume" with key points. When we did have one of their candidates leave before 30 days, they found me the perfect replacement free of charge. Now, I am getting quality candidates with less headaches.

We need to hire additional staff. We were getting a lot of non-qualified applicants. Magnolia Auto Consulting was a great time saver. They screened and pre-qualified applicants. We continue to grow and are still working with Magnolia Auto Consulting daily. We anticipate the success of our partnership to continue.

Meet Trey Schmidt

Magnolia Auto Consulting is a product of Trey Schmidt’s experience in the automotive field. As a manager, he saw firsthand the difference a job in the automotive industry can make. He personally experienced those breakthrough moments – when an employee was finally able to purchase their 1st home or was excited about coming to work every day for the first time in their life.

But he also heard the struggles — dealerships losing business because they couldn’t find enough great employees, employees wanting to quit the industry because they felt so overworked and underappreciated.

So he founded Magnolia Auto Consulting: a specialized recruiting team devoted to creating a better experience for both dealerships and job seekers.