Okay, so Derek Hall has a broad range of skills in the automotive industry, but he's not a software engineer or a financial analyst. His experience in sales, customer retention, and dealer management is valuable, but it's not as in-demand as skills like data science or cloud computing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for retail salespersons in the Memphis metropolitan area is around $30,000. However, this doesn't take into account experience, skills, or industry expertise. A more relevant benchmark might be the average salary for automotive sales managers, which is around $60,000. Considering Derek's skills and experience, I'd estimate his hourly rate to be around $75, which is slightly above the midpoint of this range.