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Smart Shopper Is the Auto Sales Profession for Me?
148 messages, Last post on Aug 24, 2009 at 6:44 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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Replying to: isellcars1 (Feb 17, 2008 2:12 pm) 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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Replying to: isellcars1 (Feb 17, 2008 2:12 pm) |
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Replying to: micosilver (Feb 18, 2008 9:18 am) 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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Replying to: joel0622 (Feb 18, 2008 9:32 am) -moo |
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Replying to: micosilver (Feb 18, 2008 9:18 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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Replying to: isellcars1 (Feb 18, 2008 8:34 pm) Plus you might be able to negotiate some type of salary for the first few months, if they really want you. |
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| I am currently looking at changing careers and being in car sales seems like it would be something I would enjoy. I have enjoyed selling since I was a kid. My biggest concern is finances. I am currently making about 4k a month plus benefits. I am just concerned about being able to make close to that much on average starting out. I am in Las Vegas and am looking at working for a Mazda dealer. I know about the long hours, dead days, ups and downs of pay, rejection and all that. Does anyone have any input on how I would most likely do financially if I was a motivated and educated salesman? Thanks for your help. | |
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Replying to: nates02gt (Jul 18, 2008 12:32 pm) Mazda isn't a particularly strong brand, and it takes time to learn the business. I'd try for a Honda, Toyota or Hyundai store. |
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