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if I were you, I'd just get a wholesale license. Two of my friends sell cars, I see them about .... never.
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I worked at Jerry Ulm Dodge for a month and a half, I sold 12 cars my first month and if I was not forced to be on salary when I first started I probably would have made about 4-5g's, keep in mind that we had "employee pricing" going on so no matter what new car you sold it was considered a "mini-deal". The key to it is sell as many used cars as possible cuz they are marked up alot more so they make alot more on them, sell them as close to sticker as possible obviously, and alot of your commision is based on what they purchase after you close the deal when they go to the finance office (Extended warranty, maintenance plans, GAP insurance) so after you close them on the sale you want to explain that stuff to them, dont sell it...thats the finance mangers job, but just mention it and how good it works. It was alot of hours including open to close every Saturday. The hardest part of the job is getting the people to agree to the payment, there is only so much you can play with... 1. their trade in value 2. Interest rate 3. length of loan 4.Down payment 5. price of car. The last thing you want to come down on to meet there payment needs is the price of the car cuz that directly affects your commission. But ya, the main job is to find them on a car they like (the easy part), then closing the sale and negotiating down payment, monthly payment (hard part), then getting them approved from the bank (completely out of your hands). Out of a normal 8hr work day, you may actually work about 2 of it (at Dodge anyway), the rest is pretty much bullshitting with everyone else and waiting for people to come in. On the good side, Ive never seen so many fat, out of shape, lazy ass, waste of life loosers consistantly pull in 60-90k a year.
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I worked at Jerry Ulm Dodge for a month and a half, I sold 12 cars my first month and if I was not forced to be on salary when I first started I probably would have made about 4-5g's. The key to it is sell as many used cars as possible cuz they are marked up alot more so they make alot more on them, sell them as close to sticker as possible obviously, and alot of your commision is based on what they purchase after you close the deal when they go to the finance office (Extended warranty, maintenance plans, GAP insurance). It was alot of hours including open to close every Saturday. The hardest part of the job is getting the people to agree to the payment, there is only so much you can play with... 1. their trade in value 2. Interest rate 3. length of loan 4.Down payment 5. price of car. The last thing you want to come down on to meet there payment needs is the price of the car cuz that directly affects your commission. But ya, the main job is to find them on a car they like (the easy part), then closing the sale and negotiating down payment, monthly payment (hard part), then getting them approved from the bank (completely out of your hands). Out of a normal 8hr work day, you may actually work about 2 of it (at Dodge anyway), the rest is pretty much bullshitting with everyone else and waiting for people to come in.
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I beg to differ. I really do. Althought by age I am only 18, I believe I am wise beyond years. I do not live with my parents. I moved from home at 18, moved here from Michigan with my sights on opportunity and nice weather and never looked back. I think people with attitudes like yours do make you out to be a dick. I started working at the dealership in June. In December I was selling cars and this month Out of 6 sales people I am 3. They are all older then me, and all have more experience. I believe it's not how old you are, but how old you act, and how you portray yourself. Plus being a car guy, the others not, I know more about cars then any of them could ever know. Just the other day in fact a customer I took just wanted to look at the car, and when I asked if he'd read anything about it, he said yes and that he probably knows more about cars then I. I jokingly said, I don't know I'm a car guy too. He asked me what the most expensive car in the world is, trying to make me feel like an idiot. After a minute I took a guess and said the bugatti. He was surpised and said I was correct and stated how much it cost. That just goes to show you: Never stereotype. All the customers I've had would beg to differ with your statement. They all left happy, with a vehicle they loved, knew how everything on the car worked including checking fluids and were all thankful for all my help. I don't think your being a dick by making the statement you made, just ignorant. If you care more about age then knowledge and a great person to deal with you sir are ignorant. Also young guns like me may be even more willing to go above and beyond for your satisfaction. On a Saturday night if I deliver a vehicle I could just have people come pick the car up Monday and have the detail guys clean it for delivery. Instead I tell the customer I myself will go back and clean it so they can take it home. Anyways that's my opinion, you will have your own, as will everyone, but now maybe you will be a little more educated. Jordan T pm me and I'll be happy to let you know.
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I beg to differ. I really do. Althought by age I am only 18, I believe I am wise beyond years. I do not live with my parents. I moved from home at 18, moved here from Michigan with my sights on opportunity and nice weather and never looked back. I think people with attitudes like yours do make you out to be a dick. I started working at the dealership in June. In December I was selling cars and this month Out of 6 sales people I am 3. They are all older then me, and all have more experience. I believe it's not how old you are, but how old you act, and how you portray yourself. Plus being a car guy, the others not, I know more about cars then any of them could ever know. Just the other day in fact a customer I took just wanted to look at the car, and when I asked if he'd read anything about it, he said yes and that he probably knows more about cars then I. I jokingly said, I don't know I'm a car guy too. He asked me what the most expensive car in the world is, trying to make me feel like an idiot. After a minute I took a guess and said the bugatti. He was surpised and said I was correct and stated how much it cost. That just goes to show you: Never stereotype. All the customers I've had would beg to differ with your statement. They all left happy, with a vehicle they loved, knew how everything on the car worked including checking fluids and were all thankful for all my help. I don't think your being a dick by making the statement you made, just ignorant. If you care more about age then knowledge and a great person to deal with you sir are ignorant. Also young guns like me may be even more willing to go above and beyond for your satisfaction. On a Saturday night if I deliver a vehicle I could just have people come pick the car up Monday and have the detail guys clean it for delivery. Instead I tell the customer I myself will go back and clean it so they can take it home. Anyways that's my opinion, you will have your own, as will everyone, but now maybe you will be a little more educated. Jordan T pm me and I'll be happy to let you know.
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I worked at Jerry Ulm Dodge for a month and a half, I sold 12 cars my first month and if I was not forced to be on salary when I first started I probably would have made about 4-5g's, keep in mind that we had "employee pricing" going on so no matter what new car you sold it was considered a "mini-deal". The key to it is sell as many used cars as possible cuz they are marked up alot more so they make alot more on them, sell them as close to sticker as possible obviously, and alot of your commision is based on what they purchase after you close the deal when they go to the finance office (Extended warranty, maintenance plans, GAP insurance) so after you close them on the sale you want to explain that stuff to them, dont sell it...thats the finance mangers job, but just mention it and how good it works. It was alot of hours including open to close every Saturday. The hardest part of the job is getting the people to agree to the payment, there is only so much you can play with... 1. their trade in value 2. Interest rate 3. length of loan 4.Down payment 5. price of car. The last thing you want to come down on to meet there payment needs is the price of the car cuz that directly affects your commission. But ya, the main job is to find them on a car they like (the easy part), then closing the sale and negotiating down payment, monthly payment (hard part), then getting them approved from the bank (completely out of your hands). Out of a normal 8hr work day, you may actually work about 2 of it (at Dodge anyway), the rest is pretty much bullshitting with everyone else and waiting for people to come in. On the good side, Ive never seen so many fat, out of shape, lazy ass, waste of life loosers consistantly pull in 60-90k a year.
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