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#85 of 148 Re: looking for advice [nates02gt] by volvomax Jul 18, 2008 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: nates02gt (Jul 18, 2008 12:32 pm) Frankly, you are probably gonna struggle your first few months in the car biz. 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.
#86 of 148 Re: looking for advice [nates02gt] by micosilver Jul 18, 2008 (1:38 pm)
Replying to: nates02gt (Jul 18, 2008 12:32 pm) Do you know what pay plan they offer? Mazda is a good brand, but it is hard to make profit on them, so you have to make sure that your pay plan will include unit bonuses do you know what they ar? How much is the "mini" at the dealership? 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? Replies to this message: nates02gt (Jul 18, 2008 1:46 pm) micosilver (Jul 19, 2008 12:02 pm)
#87 of 148 Re: looking for advice [micosilver] by nates02gt Jul 18, 2008 (1:46 pm)
Replying to: micosilver (Jul 18, 2008 1:38 pm) I am not sure what pay plan they offer. I will have to talk to them to find out all that info. I could scrape by on $3450. The reason I am looking at the Mazda dealer is because I bought my last car from them and like the way they do their business. Replies to this message: micosilver (Jul 19, 2008 12:02 pm)
#88 of 148 Re: looking for advice [nates02gt] by micosilver Jul 19, 2008 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: nates02gt (Jul 18, 2008 1:46 pm) Then you should be very successful: you like the product, you own a Mazda, and if you feel that it is a good place to work - just go with your instincts; within 3 months you should be making over $5,000 a month.
#89 of 148 Re: looking for advice [nates02gt] by oldfarmer50 Jul 19, 2008 (1:06 pm)
Replying to: nates02gt (Jul 18, 2008 12:32 pm) "...Does anyone have any input..."   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.
#90 of 148 Thanks for all the info...a few more ?s by nates02gt Jul 20, 2008 (10:04 am)
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.
#92 of 148 Re: Question [isellyotas] by volvomax Jul 20, 2008 (3:07 pm)
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.
#94 of 148 Re: how to figure out if selling cars is for you? [micosilver] by kingofthering Jul 23, 2008 (8:23 pm)
Replying to: micosilver (Aug 17, 2007 5:30 pm) I made more selling low end than i have high end .The high end is more laid back

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