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Posted on 4/20/18 at 12:35 am to EA6B
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And everyone of them is working to make deals that will make the most money for them and their company.
Which most of the time isn't fleecing an uneducated new buyer. Making a quick buck now to assure no repeat business isn't really the best practice.
Posted on 4/20/18 at 2:19 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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Which most of the time isn't fleecing an uneducated new buyer. Making a quick buck now to assure no repeat business isn't really the best practice.
Why would there be no repeat business, the buyer obviously thought the price was fair, or they would not have bought the car?
Posted on 4/20/18 at 9:55 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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The people I know who are good salesmen are selling things other than cars.
well they probably started somewhere?
I have tried getting into technical sales, but they all require sales experience. I don't have to sell cars forever. But if I get in there and am making 100k in a year, I might.
Posted on 4/20/18 at 9:57 am to Walt OReilly
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There’s a bunch of jerks on this site. Don’t let them Discourage you from selling cars. I wish you the best of luck.
I definitely knew what I was getting into when I posted this. But I was hoping there would be at least a couple guys with experience. No worries :) i have thick skin. Thanks man
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:01 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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Which most of the time isn't fleecing an uneducated new buyer
So what constitutes fleecing a buyer? If a customer agrees to pay sticker price and does not haggle the price down that is fleecing or ripping someone off. What is an acceptable profit on a car sale? $500? $1000? $2000?
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:09 am to mouton
FWIW, most dealerships lose money on all new car sales. Customers get good deals more often than not
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:11 am to Mingo Was His NameO
People buy new cars every 5-6 years on average. The salesmen don't care what is gonna happen in 5-6 years
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:12 am to AU_251
I hope you are not expecting to go in and make 100k your first year.
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:13 am to AU_251
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most dealerships lose money on all new car sales
This seems like an unsustainable business model....
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:14 am to GeauxDoc
well new cars are only 20% of most dealerships. Used cars and servicing make up a lot of the business
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:14 am to mouton
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I hope you are not expecting to go in and make 100k your first year.
I am not, but maybe somewhere down the line I could get close. I am also not for sure doing it yet
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:17 am to AU_251
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AU_251
If you took the sales job, would it hurt your ability to go back to your previous field?
If you could work something out with your friend/potential boss to perhaps fudge your job title there slightly, maybe you could go work there while you continue your job search?
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:18 am to AU_251
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:20 am to Slagathor
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If you took the sales job, would it hurt your ability to go back to your previous field?
If you could work something out with your friend/potential boss to perhaps fudge your job title there slightly, maybe you could go work there while you continue your job search?
I don't think it would hurt my prospects of going back. I wouldn't be getting continued experience in the purchasing field, but I have 3 years and also don't love this job.
My friend/boss would be willing to help me anyway he could. I would definitely continue my job search while I was there, and he would understand that. Those are both good suggestions, thank you. That is part of the reason I am considering making the move, because I could continue searching while making more money than I am now (I make shite money now)
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:25 am to AU_251
It sounds like it might actually be a good move for you. Maybe it will even lead you to a position with a car company or something related that you'd never thought of before.
Wishing you the very best!
Wishing you the very best!
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:27 am to Slagathor
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It sounds like it might actually be a good move for you. Maybe it will even lead you to a position with a car company or something related that you'd never thought of before.
Wishing you the very best!
Thank you!
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:27 am to EA6B
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I am thinking of selling my house if I get multiple offers am I being slimy for accepting the higher offer, or not accepting any of the offers because I think I can get more money for it later? It is not my job or the car salesman to determine if the buyer is making a educated purchase, they walked in of their own free will and could leave if they don't like the price
Exactly correct. The salesman is an agent of the dealership, not the car buyer. His job is to make his company the most money possible. The position that the salesman is supposed to protect the buyer's money is simply ridiculous.
Posted on 4/20/18 at 11:43 am to AU_251
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My friend/boss would be willing to help me anyway he could. I would definitely continue my job search while I was there, and he would understand that. Those are both good suggestions, thank you. That is part of the reason I am considering making the move, because I could continue searching while making more money than I am now (I make shite money now)
Couple of things, first, I think you are completely overestimating your relationship with your friend. Hes not going to let his numbers slip or bad performance just because your his friend. Also, how do you expect to make money selling cars and still look for a job. To make decent money, you're going to have to work a lot of hours. I'm really not trying to be a dick, but I think you're blinding yourself because you don't like your current job.
Posted on 4/20/18 at 1:00 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
I’m certainly never going to turn in a bad performance regardless of job. I am more than capable.
Looking for jobs isn’t as time consuming as it used to be. I fill out applications and send resumes most days
But I will give you that last point, I am certainly jaded/blinded by my hatred of my current situation
Looking for jobs isn’t as time consuming as it used to be. I fill out applications and send resumes most days
But I will give you that last point, I am certainly jaded/blinded by my hatred of my current situation
This post was edited on 4/20/18 at 1:04 pm
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