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Re: I Am A Vehicle Salesperson With A Serious Employment Concern! [isellcars1]
by danf1
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Feb 11, 2008 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: isellcars1 (Feb 06, 2008 10:08 pm)
I work in a Benz store. If you have some money saved that can carry you until you get up and running, then go for it. If not, you may want to reconsider. Low volume, high gross can be good, but a Benz customer is different. They will buy exactly what they want regardless of how long it takes to get it. After a while your pipeline is full, but getting it there can take some time.
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Re: I Am A Vehicle Salesperson With A Serious Employment Concern! [danf1]
by isellcars1
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Feb 11, 2008 (6:59 pm)
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Replying to: danf1 (Feb 11, 2008 4:22 pm)
Thanks Dan. You seem to really know what you are talking about. What would you think if I was in a relatively strong market like Los Angeles or South Florida? Would the move make more sense then? I have a strong customer base but may not be able to convert many of them, as I currently sell domestics. I do better than average where I'm at, but I just don't want to pass on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. How long do you you think it would take to become re-established and successful again, considering the current economic outlook and the starting over scenario? It's a really tough call for me and I just don't have enough information to make a good decision yet.
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Re: I Am A Vehicle Salesperson With A Serious Employment Concern! [isellcars1]
by danf1
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Feb 12, 2008 (5:51 am)
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Replying to: isellcars1 (Feb 11, 2008 6:59 pm)
Don't worry much about the economy. Your typical Benz customer isn't hurt badly enough to keep them from buying a new car whenever they want. It will hurt the Hyundai more than Mercedes. It will take a few months to get up and running fully. How long is up to you. The cars are extremely complex and the customers are very discerning. It can take a couple hours to do a proper delivery on some of the cars. If you are good with maintaining your customer base then you should jump. There are few customers more loyal than a Benz customer if they are treated right. If not they will drop you like a bad habit and not think twice about it. As a whole, I find the customers to be very refreshing. We don't get many difficult customers and most are ready to buy as long as you treat them right.
My best advice to you would be to work the service customers. They will more than likely be buying another one. Once you've driven these cars and become used to the level of service that you get, it would be difficult to switch to any other brand.
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Should I work for a Mercedes dealer?
by isellcars1
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Feb 17, 2008 (2:12 pm)
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I have been in the car business for more than ten years, and at my current place selling American highline vehicles for three. I can keep selling highline domestic vehicles where I am or go to work for the Mercedes dealer. I live in a big city and our local Mercedes dealer is about to open up another location.
Honestly, I do not think that I have a very strong customer base that I could take with me, or even count on for much future business where I am now. Considering the current economy and the expected recession, I'm not sure what the better choice would be. Should I stay where I am or go to work for Mercedes?
Help me with this, please. Your informed opinions would be appreciated. Thank you for your input!
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Re: Should I work for a Mercedes dealer? [isellcars1]
by venture
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Feb 17, 2008 (8:54 pm)
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Replying to: isellcars1 (Feb 17, 2008 2:12 pm)
What's to stop you from going back to the dealership where you are now if it doesn't pan out?
If you are making them money, and can continue to do so, I can't see any owner not allowing you to return.
If you don't do it, you will kick yourself forever. Opportunity lost.
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Re: Should I work for a Mercedes dealer? [isellcars1]
by micosilver
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Feb 18, 2008 (9:18 am)
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Replying to: isellcars1 (Feb 17, 2008 2:12 pm)
What worries me is that you have been selling cars for 10 years at the same dealership, yet you don't have a customer base. If you are not very good in sales - you still can sell cheap cars, but you won't be able to sell high-end.
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Re: Should I work for a Mercedes dealer? [micosilver]
by joel0622
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Feb 18, 2008 (9:32 am)
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Replying to: micosilver (Feb 18, 2008 9:18 am)
What worries me is that you have been selling cars for 10 years at the same dealership, yet you don't have a customer base. If you are not very good in sales - you still can sell cheap cars, but you won't be able to sell high-end.
The absolute best sales person from a numbers stand point we have ever had never worked his base. He was a lot lizzard. He actually let another sales person who was real good on the phone work his base and they split the deal.
This guys key to success was that he did a walk around with every customer and had the ability to get everyone on paper.
He was 15-20 unit guy a month every month. Wish I had his skills when I was selling.
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Re: Should I work for a Mercedes dealer? [joel0622]
by madmanmoo
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Feb 18, 2008 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: joel0622 (Feb 18, 2008 9:32 am)
You definitely have to have a specific skill set to work your customer base. I've noticed a number of guys who are very successful who just choose to work the fresh ups. That being said, imagine what their potential could be if they did work sold customers as well.
-moo
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Re: Should I work for a Mercedes dealer? [micosilver]
by isellcars1
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Feb 18, 2008 (8:34 pm)
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Replying to: micosilver (Feb 18, 2008 9:18 am)
Thanks for your thoughts. Just three years at my current place, and no strong base to count on whether I stay or go, as best I can guess. I am a good salesperson with nearly a 100% CSI. Currently, I am very comfortable with my surroundings, but I don't want to miss out on a better opportunity even if it means starting over, kind of. It's a really tough decision because I am stable and doing just fine where I'm at. Help!!! 
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Maybe it's for me
by asylum575
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Feb 19, 2008 (2:49 am)
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Been kicking around the idea of selling cars. I'm about 2 years away from civil sercice retirement with a very nice pension. I'll be 44 years old. Wife works full time and we have two young children. The hours are something I've been dealing with for 20 years, so it wouldn't be a big adjustment. Just wondering what would be reasonable to make first year in a large market like the greater NYC area.
I enjoy shopping for cars, I do it on a regular basis. Just figured all the reasearch I do can be used to make money too. Any input or suggestions are appreciated.
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