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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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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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Replying to: nates02gt (Jul 18, 2008 12:32 pm) You should be able to sell 12 units a month, but you have to know how much that will pay you. For example, at our Mazda dealership, mini is $225, unit bonus for 12 cars is $750, so your pay for 12 units without any profit will be $3,450 gross, woudld that be enough for you?
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