Workplace Luxury

Baker Motor Company Inc. in West Ashley was just named one of “Automotive News 100 Best Dealerships to Work For” in 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). 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.
The Automotive News is a weekly newspaper and website written for automotive retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers. Its annual list identifies dealerships in the United States and Canada that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for its 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.”
Employees completed a detailed “Employee Engagement and Satisfaction” survey earlier this year that looked at eight 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.
“I’m humbled and flattered that our employees have ranked us in the top 100 dealerships for the third straight year,” said Tommy B. Baker, owner and president of Baker Motor Company. “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.”
Baker Motor Company of Charleston was founded in 1988 and is the largest privately held automobile dealer group headquartered in South Carolina. In addition to again being listed on 100 Best Dealerships to Work For, Baker has also received the Best of the Best award from Mercedes-Benz in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014.z
Baker Motor Company is located at 1511 Savannah Hwy. For more information call (843) 852-4000 or visit www.bakermotorcompany.com.