Make the Next 90 Days Count 

A Guide for Hiring Leaders and Candidates

Blink and we’ll be rolling into 2026. The economy feels unpredictable and the headlines are noisy, but the powersports and marine world is still moving forward. OEMs and dealerships across the country are hiring. In fact, right now may be one of the best times in years to raise the bar on your team.

At ACTION, we’re seeing an interesting trend. Some of the industry’s top performers are quietly exploring their next move. That means there’s real opportunity for leaders who are ready to act. The next 90 days could shape your success for the entire year ahead.

For Clients: Make the Next 90 Days Count

For dealership owners and department leaders, time is money. If you’re spending hours managing the wrong people, wrestling with clunky tools, or sticking with outdated processes, now is the moment to make a change.

Ask yourself:

• Is my current team equipped to hit our 2026 goals or just keeping the lights on?
• Are my systems slowing us down instead of speeding us up?
• What could a single strong hire do for our revenue and culture before spring?

We recently worked with a dealer who replaced an underperforming Sales Manager with a seasoned mid-career rockstar, and things improved immediately. 

For Candidates: Break Through the Noise

If you’ve been sending out résumés and hearing nothing back, you’re not alone. Job boards have made it easy for anyone — qualified or not — to click “apply.” As a result, recruiters and hiring managers are often sorting through hundreds of résumés that don’t match the job.

To get noticed, you must stand out from the crowd:

• Match your experience to the role. Read the job posting line by line and make notes on how your background applies to each bullet point.
• Show your stats, not just your skills. Under your most recent roles, add three to five performance metrics — revenue growth, customer satisfaction scores, units moved, or productivity gains.
• Give your résumé a tune-up. A dated format or generic language can make you invisible. If you’re stuck, send it to us and we’ll point you in the right direction.

The market has shifted even in the past three months. The candidates who tell a clear story about their impact are the ones who get the call.

The Opportunity Is Now

The hiring landscape is shifting and different, but it is not dead. Whether you are a candidate ready to tell your story or a business leader ready to elevate your team, the next three months are critical. The moves you make today can set the pace for 2026.