Baker Motor Company Named “Automotive News 100 Best Dealerships to Work For” in 2015
July 27, 2015
This is the third consecutive year the dealership has received this award
CHARLESTON, SC – Tommy B. Baker, owner and president of Baker Motor Company Inc. in Charleston and Mount Pleasant, SC and Baker Buick GMC Cadillac in Charleston, SC, announces that Baker Motor Company of Charleston has been named one of “Automotive News 100 Best Dealerships to Work For” in 2015. Baker Motor Company is the only dealership in Charleston to receive this award in the past three consecutive years (2013-2015) and the only dealer in South Carolina to receive this award in 2013 and 2014. Automotive News released an alphabetical list naming all 100 dealerships on Monday, July 20, 2015. An additional list identifying the dealership ranking will be released on October 14, 2015.
This is the third consecutive year that Baker Motor Company of Charleston has received this title. The dealership ranked #4 in 2014 (and was also the #1 “large dealership’) and #23 in 2013.
This list identifies dealerships in the United States and Canada that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for their employees. In a letter to Baker Motor Company, Automotive News stated, “this was a tremendously competitive year with a record number of participants, so being named to the list is an important distinction.”
Baker Motor Company employees completed a detailed “Employee Engagement & Satisfaction” survey earlier this year that focused on 8 Core Focus Areas: Leadership and Planning, Corporate Culture and Communications, Role Satisfaction, Work Environment, Relationship with Supervisor, Training, Development and Resources, Pay and Benefits, and Overall Engagement. Baker Motor Company was identified as one of the top 100 performing dealers based on the results of the surveys.
Mr. Baker said, “I’m humbled and flattered that our employees have ranked us in the top 100 dealerships for the third straight year. It pleases me when they give us a resounding report. We are continually focused on each employee’s success and professional growth. We’ve created an environment that facilitates wellness, education, career advancement, community involvement and comradery for all team members.”
View the 100 Best Dealerships to Work For 2015 List: www.bestdealershipstoworkfor.com.
About Baker Motor Company
Baker Motor Company of Charleston was founded in 1988 by Tommy B. Baker and is the largest privately held automobile dealer group headquartered in South Carolina. The company operates manufacturer-authorized, new car dealerships representing 12 brands including Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter, Smart Car, Infiniti, Maserati, Porsche, Land Rover, Jaguar, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. The company also operates a high-line pre-owned center, a wholesale pre-owned facility, a reconditioning center and a full service USAA and State Farm Insurance-approved collision repair center. A second Mercedes-Benz dealership is currently under construction in Mount Pleasant.
Baker Motor Company was awarded one of Automotive News’ Best Dealerships to Work For in 2013, 2014 & 2015 and received the prestigious Best of the Best award from Mercedes-Benz in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 & 2014. For more information on Tommy Baker or Baker Motor Company, visit www.bakermotorcompany.com or call (843) 852-4000.
