CAR-SALESMAN

CASHMAN · 12-11-2006, 02:32 PM

Is there any on here and if so, wanted to get the pros & cons of the job
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CASHMAN.

**Iowanian** · 12-11-2006, 02:33 PM

You going to sell chevette's with dale mercer and rexjake?

CASHMAN · 12-11-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

You going to sell chevette's with dale mercer and rexjake?

NO

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CASHMAN.

Fairplay · 12-11-2006, 02:37 PM

Dale "Fat Fingers" Mercer can help you. Hes that shady looking character at the car lot.

Simply Red · 12-11-2006, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

You going to sell chevette's with dale mercer and rexjake?

Heh,
That or Gremlins.

Simply Red · 12-11-2006, 07:48 PM

I honestly think it'd be a good chance to start a career that may help you get into higher-tiered automobile sales like Porsche or one of that caliber.

**Saulbadguy** · 12-11-2006, 02:36 PM

Pro? You get to meet new and interesting people every day.

Con? You are pretty much a dipshit loser.

DomerNKC · 12-11-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Pro? You get to meet new and interesting people every day.

Con? You are pretty much a dipshit loser.

You could always be a computer geek like this dweeb...rel="Lightbox"?attachmentid=59957&stc=1" border="0" alt="" class="tcattdimgresizer" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" />

burt · 12-14-2006, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Pro? You get to meet new and interesting people every day.

Con? You are pretty much a dipshit loser.

Or, you could be a dipshit loser IT guy and soon to be looking for a job....like Saul. I have been gainfully employed in car sales for 18 years without fear of losing income, Saul can not say the same.

Eleazar · 12-14-2006, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale "Fat Fingers" Mercer

Or, you could be a dipshit loser IT guy and soon to be looking for a job....like Saul. I have been gainfully employed in car sales for 18 years without fear of losing income, Saul can not say the same.

So what dealer do you work at again?

chagrin · 12-11-2006, 02:39 PM

I made 4,000 a month selling Honda's, it can be a good job, especially if you are in need - Car Dealership's are almost always hiring

foxman · 12-11-2006, 02:41 PM

A good car guy can make a lucrative income and have a job anywhere in the country the same day he goes to find one.

I have been in the business since 1993, feel free to PM me if you have specific questions.

Eleazar · 12-11-2006, 02:41 PM

At Edmunds, they have an article you can read called "Confessions of Car Salesman".

http://www.edmunds.com/advice/buying...2/article.html

It's mostly written so buyers can read it and understand how dealers build profit into deals, but it gives you an idea of what the job might be like.

Fairplay · 12-11-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

At Edmunds, they have an article you can read called "Confessions of Car Salesman".

http://www.edmunds.com/advice/buying...2/article.html

I read several pages into the article good read. I've been through a few of the traps the car salesmen mentioned in it.

I will finish the rest later, it is a touch depressing actually.

CrazyHorse · 12-11-2006, 04:39 PM

I have a little experience.

One bit of advice might be to work on the used car side if it's a new and used lot. The used cars have more mark up which should translate into better commissions per sale.

Car salesmen, as well as many types of sales jobs take stability to grow. What I mean, is that many of the car salesmen I worked with would work one lot for a few months, then they would go to one of the other lots across town.

After staying on the same job for a 2+ years you start to get a few repeat customers that are ready to trace thier vehicle for another. These folks will be looking for you when the return. This is considered your "warm" market. It's easier to close a repeat customer than one you approached on the lot.

Build your repeat business and the car biz can be a good job.

12-11-2006, 02:32 PM	Topic Starter
CASHMAN ERNIE-New CHIEFS FAN!!!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: OVERLAND PARK KS. Casino cash: $10004900	CAR-SALESMAN Is there any on here and if so, wanted to get the pros & cons of the job . CASHMAN.
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12-11-2006, 02:33 PM	#2
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $1678454	You going to sell chevette's with dale mercer and rexjake?
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12-11-2006, 02:37 PM	#4
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	Dale "Fat Fingers" Mercer can help you. Hes that shady looking character at the car lot.
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12-11-2006, 07:48 PM	#6
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	I honestly think it'd be a good chance to start a career that may help you get into higher-tiered automobile sales like Porsche or one of that caliber.
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12-11-2006, 02:36 PM	#7
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $736966	Pro? You get to meet new and interesting people every day. Con? You are pretty much a dipshit loser.
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12-11-2006, 02:39 PM	#11
chagrin Giggitty! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missoula, Mt Casino cash: $9804905	I made 4,000 a month selling Honda's, it can be a good job, especially if you are in need - Car Dealership's are almost always hiring __________________ Times have changed, so have I, things are better now.
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12-11-2006, 02:41 PM	#12
foxman Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oz Casino cash: $10004900	A good car guy can make a lucrative income and have a job anywhere in the country the same day he goes to find one. I have been in the business since 1993, feel free to PM me if you have specific questions. __________________ "Mommy - I need to go potty"... "Oh, for God's sakes, you picked today to stop goin' in your pants?!?" My Name is Earl
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12-11-2006, 02:41 PM	#13
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	At Edmunds, they have an article you can read called "Confessions of Car Salesman". http://www.edmunds.com/advice/buying...2/article.html It's mostly written so buyers can read it and understand how dealers build profit into deals, but it gives you an idea of what the job might be like.
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12-11-2006, 04:39 PM	#15
CrazyHorse All Motor! Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	I have a little experience. One bit of advice might be to work on the used car side if it's a new and used lot. The used cars have more mark up which should translate into better commissions per sale. Car salesmen, as well as many types of sales jobs take stability to grow. What I mean, is that many of the car salesmen I worked with would work one lot for a few months, then they would go to one of the other lots across town. After staying on the same job for a 2+ years you start to get a few repeat customers that are ready to trace thier vehicle for another. These folks will be looking for you when the return. This is considered your "warm" market. It's easier to close a repeat customer than one you approached on the lot. Build your repeat business and the car biz can be a good job.
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