What are careers in the automobile industry?

Salesperson, tire technician, and auto designer are all careers in the automobile industry. The automobile industry is a huge industry, so there are many different careers and opportunities that highlight different strengths and abilities.

• Salesperson

  Salespeople are in charge of selling the cars at a car dealership. Many salespeople first begin their careers working in other sales positions, and often in less high-stress careers to gain experience before working at car dealerships.

  Salespeople need to have a solid understanding of inventory, market trends, and communication to be great salespeople. This can be an extremely well-paid position if you are great at your job. Car salespeople make $58.000 annually.

• Tire Technician

  Tire technicians service, repair, and replace car tires. They need to be knowledgeable about the different types of tires and the purposes of these types. They may work at a specialty shop, or at a larger auto body shop in the tire team.

  Most tire technicians must complete various certifications before working as technicians, but these requirements vary from location to location. On average, a tire technician earns $36,946 per year.

• Auto Designer

  An auto designer is a person who develops the appearance of the exterior and interior of a car. They combine art, engineering, and business to create prototypes of vehicles that are both beautiful and functional.

  Auto designers typically hold at least a bachelor's degree in automotive design or engineering. Additional education may be beneficial for different companies. Auto designers, on average, make $89,738 annually.