AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
- New site aims to recruit and support minority and women
dealers
- Site features stories highlighting dealers, awards, events
and an application link to join the FCA dealer network
FCA has launched a new Dealer Diversity site designed to support
and expand the number of dealerships owned and operated by
minorities and women.
The site – www.minoritydealers.com – provides a clearinghouse of
information ranging from dealer success stories and awards to an
online application process for those interested in joining the
company's network of more than 2,600 dealers.
The Dealer Network Diversity team endeavors to support the
Dealer Network Operations team in sourcing candidates by creating a
pipeline of qualified ready-now candidates for the dealer network
through the new website. An additional goal is to provide
candidates an opportunity to apply online using a secure encrypted
website and to ensure awareness that the website exists as a
resource.
"This site now provides a direct link into what we are doing
here at FCA when it comes to growing diversity among our dealers,"
said Phil Langley, Head of Network
Development. "We know that a dealership operates to its maximum
potential when it reflects the community it serves."
The site works in tandem with the Dealer Investment Program,
which was launched in early 2018. The program provides financial
support to proven, high-potential individuals who want to operate a
Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram or Alfa Romeo-Maserati dealership, but have
limited funds. The program seeks to match potential dealers with
specific markets where they can succeed.
FCA had 177 minority-owned dealers at the end of 2018, which is
a 57 percent increase since 2010. FCA is now ranked No. 2 in
minority-owned stores for the U.S. automotive industry. There are
also 317 dealerships owned by women.
"We must maintain strong relationships with our minority-owned
dealerships and those sites owned by women," said Eric Wong, Senior Manager of Dealer Market
Representation, Diversity and Technology. "This site provides a
conduit so FCA can provide support to help our dealers achieve
financial success."
FCA will be conducting candidate interviews for high-performance
individuals interested in joining the FCA Dealer Network
at the National Automobile Dealers Association Show in Las Vegas. Interviews will take place at the
Waldorf Astoria on Feb.15 and Feb 16.
Appointments can be scheduled by emailing
DealerDiversity@fcagroup.com.
About FCA
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is a global
automaker that designs, engineers, manufactures and sells vehicles
in a portfolio of exciting brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo,
Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep®, Lancia,
Ram and Maserati. It also sells parts and services under
the Mopar name and operates in the components and production
systems sectors under the Comau and Teksid brands. FCA employs
nearly 200,000 people around the globe. For more details regarding
FCA (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA), please
visit www.fcagroup.com.
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