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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 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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Replying to: micosilver (Jul 18, 2008 1:38 pm)
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Replying to: nates02gt (Jul 18, 2008 1:46 pm) |
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Replying to: nates02gt (Jul 18, 2008 12:32 pm) I would suggest that you read through some of the "Sales Frontline'', 'Saleman Mislead Me" and "Purchasing " boards. Pay particular attention to those posts from the non-sales people. They will give you a good idea of what to expect from the worst grinders and nut jobs who are likely to enter your dealership. If after reading these posts you can resist the urge to kill someone, you may have what it takes to be a successful salesman. 
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| I did read 'confessions of a car salesman' and 'stories from the front lines'. I believe that just like with almost any other business or organization out there, that there are bad business practices at many dealers. That is what I want to stay away from. I believe there is a fine line between making money and taking advantage of people. I would much rather have repeat customers and referrals from good and honest selling than have to always be looking for new 'ups'. I have been looking into Honda and Toyota as well. I think between the two, I like Toyota the best. Does anyone have any experience working for any Toyota or Mazda dealerships in the Las Vegas area? Thanks again for all your input. | |
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The salespeople who are making $100,000(and there are damn few of them) aren't just pushing cars out the door for mini's. Gross profit drives commisions. Not just units. If you are just giving cars away, or your store doesn't allow you the opportunity to make gross, then you aren't going to make anymore than you are making. Finally, it's a real myth that floor salespeople make 6 figures anymore. The few that do are usually in a high line store. |
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