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| madd_dogg_914 |
 Feb 14 2006, 11:37 AM
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I have been a cell phone salesman for about 6 years now. But I have come to a point in my life where I look around me and everyone I work with is kids (I am 26, so I am sure a lot of you consider me a kid, but I dont feel like one) I want to buy a house, get maried, and have a family. The most I have ever made is about $50K/yr. which doesn't cut it in California. I have been offered a position selling cars through Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Santa Rosa, Ca. I dont know what to do. I am sure the money will be better than cell phones, but I have never sold cars, know nothing about it, and dont rightly know if I will like it. I was hoping that some of our numerous members here might be able to give me a little advise. I like selling, I like greeting customers, getting to know them a little. I have great people skills (so people tell me). I think I am going to take the job. I have a 6 month guarantee of $2500/mo. even if I cant sell, which is about what I am making at my new job, so I am no worse for wear. I guess I am just looking for a little advise, one way or the other to help me make a better decision. I have read a lot of forums about salesman, but I know that people here will be honest with me. Just let me have it. O, BTW, If I take the job any 914 clubbers will automatically get discounts from me (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (Shameless plug! HAHA)
Thank You 914 Club, for always being here for me when I need someone to talk to. -Chris |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Feb 14 2006, 01:43 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,628 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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I say go for it, you don't know unless you try. I know sometimes car salesmen get a bad rap, but a good one can make good $$.
A little story, I always bought Ford Trucks. Back in 1988 when I was 22 I went to several different dealrs looking for a truck, most treated me like a stupid kid, maybe I was, but I had $$ for a new truck. I stopped in at this Ford dealer, the salesman in his late 50's treated me right. For the next 15yrs I always went back to him and bought my new trucks. |
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madd_dogg_914 OT - Need some advise Feb 14 2006, 11:37 AM
type47 do it now while you are relatively unincumbered. i... Feb 14 2006, 11:44 AM bmunday If you don't take the risk you gain nothing, b... Feb 14 2006, 11:46 AM blitZ Sounds like an opportunity. If you don't like... Feb 14 2006, 12:12 PM boxstr Sounds like you may be a natural for this. I have ... Feb 14 2006, 12:59 PM rick 918-S I've just been offered another position too. I... Feb 14 2006, 01:22 PM MecGen You Know...
I've been in the car businees a lo... Feb 14 2006, 06:35 PM johnmhudson111 I am going to work in a dealership (GMC/Pontiac/Ma... Feb 14 2006, 09:24 PM vintage914racer Go for it. You're young and don't have mu... Feb 14 2006, 10:59 PM bernbomb914 I did it for 12 years. started in 1960. It is the ... Feb 14 2006, 11:37 PM McMark A good friend of mine is the buyer for Lithia. He... Feb 14 2006, 11:59 PM
anthony We just had a car sales topic.
Personally, I thi... Feb 15 2006, 12:04 AM |
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