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I am a laid off Auto Salesman, My usual Gross income was between 4,500 - 6000 monthly. I'm looking for a sales job that pays similar or more. I have 10 Years of experience in sales related jobs. I do not have a college degree.
3 answers - Asked By: Matt - 1/7/2009
I am 16 and looking for a good part-time job. I absolutely love cars and I am planning a carrer as an auto salesman. For now, i am open to just about anything that pays decent. I do not want to work at a fast food place! PLEASE HELP!
21 answers - Asked By: Tim R - 6/1/2008
A local auto salesman wants me to take pictures of his cars and post ads in various lists and papers. I'm not new to photography, but I am new to making a business out of it, so I need to how I should charge my client and how much. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
2 answers - Asked By: T.J. Clever - 6/9/2009
Generally are they commission only. I am seeing a lot of advertisements on job sites for them that state Base pay $2000 a month plus commission or $12-18 an hour plus commission. Are these realistic or really are then Only Commission?
1 answer - Asked By: BJtheGreat - 9/3/2008
There was a car salesman who was very helpful in finding exactly the right car for me. How much should I tip this person? How much do they usually get? Do they earn extra money for selling me the car? It is a brand new 2013 Toyota Venza.
5 answers - Asked By: Chris - 1/27/2013
Most people say you almost have to be female and good looking. I am a male. I have a business degree, excellent grades, and four years of sales experience with 3 top salesperson for the year awards. However, my experience is in the auto industry. I could probably outsell half of the people who aleady sell pharmaceuticals, but I can't even get an interview. Any advice?
4 answers - Asked By: the_stoner - 12/16/2008
$/hr I'm gonna apply for a job and I want to know about what I'll be paid. I figured at least one of y'all has worked for napa sometime.
3 answers - Asked By: Assistant Regional Night Manager - 10/27/2008
I've been offered a position as a car salesman. We have to take a 3 day class at the dealership conducted by an outside hiring agency called National Auto Academy. If you are selected after the first class (I was), you have to pay $700 finish the last 2 days, and you have a job at that dealership the following Monday. The $700 is then reimbursed after 90 days on the job. Is this normal? Has anyone been through this? I've never put money down to get a job. Thoughts?
3 answers - Asked By: Brian - 1/30/2013
I would like to know if being an insurance agent is an interesting job or is it boring and tiring? is it well-paid? what is the job about?
5 answers - Asked By: Jess - 1/30/2007
I went from a part-time teaching job to a full-time teaching job with a very significant salary increase! I have no pay stubs since the new job won't start until August. I *DO* have a signed contract stating my annual salary and the name and number of the human resources lady who can verify that I am hired at that salary. Will this be good enough? My car is dead! Can I still be financed?
3 answers - Asked By: RL - 6/27/2008
Also What should I wear when going in and filling out an application? Will someone be interviewing me on the spot? Are there health benefits given to salesmen?
1 answer - Asked By: lucci1234 - 4/19/2008
What high level jobs pay well in the auto industry? Are there examples of people in those positions? How do you get to a position like that? Education? Experience? I'm not talking about a car salesman position at a dealership.
2 answers - Asked By: Matizzay - 2/9/2012
By that I mean not in a call centre or something.. How do you become a salesman for a company where you negotiate with other companies (eg. a supply company) and is there room to get promoted to managerial positions in these companies?
1 answer - Asked By: Jack Ferrell - 4/11/2012
I have been out of High School for two years and I'm looking for a great paying job. I have two years of warehousing and retail experience... I make $13.00hr, but I want to start out some place making $30,000 or more...
5 answers - Asked By: dusty212007 - 4/26/2007
I'm a car enthusiast. I'm graduating from college in 6 weeks with a degree in business administration, a minor in accounting, and a minor in computer science. I have 2.5 years experience working for an I.T. department doing PC troubleshooting. I'm not the kind of car enthusiast who fits the greasy-hand, missing teeth, blue collar profile. So I want another way to be around cars - a car dealership. What kind of finance and accounting positions might be a available at a car dealer? Job turnover? Possiblity of openings? Job Security? Salary? Hours? Any information you can give me? I do NOT want to be a salesman.
5 answers - Asked By: Fiasco - 3/18/2007
I've been in sales positions for about 7 years now, mainly outside B2B sales. Recently, I decided I wanted a change, I just moved to a new city and have been pretty bored with the sales job I've had for the past few years. I was offered a car sales position working for Honda, but I am having a hard time deciding if I should give it a shot. If I ever were to sell cars it would be for a company like Honda or Toyota, simply because it seems they have their niche customers moreso than other car makers, plus the quality of their cars. However, at the same time I just don't know if getting into this industry is something that is easy to do or not. The upside is great if you are a top producer, but I just have no idea how quickly someone can jump right in and start making good money. Any advice from people doing it would be greatly appreciated!
2 answers - Asked By: ljsroman - 7/25/2007
I am getting a job at a Hyundai Kia and nissan in san Leandro California ? Does anyone know what the average car salesmen makes per year/ month in California ? I am garnered $2000 a month so that's at least $2400 a year if I don't sell one single car. I know I would prolly get fiered but I showing that I won't make $20k a year.
1 answer - Asked By: William - 2/27/2013
I plan on buying a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT. The cost is $23,000. I was planning to walk-in with $19,000 and take it off the lot. Is this possible or not realistic because of my amount is too low and the dealer would be hell-bent on financing. What's a realistic amount then? I'm not trying to come off as arrogant, but I don't want to deal with financing and paying interest on a car and car notes. I have a strict, well-disciplined saving strategy at my age 24. I've been able to save up money from my job, to pull this off and still have a security blanket of money left for worst-case scenarios.
7 answers - Asked By: locomotive_27 - 2/6/2007
How could dressing nicely during your job as a sales person affect your sales? And if you're dressed badly, how could it effect your sales?
1 answer - Asked By: David Dukes - 1/26/2012
I am a Junior preparing for college etc. I absolutely love cars and would love to get into a career involving them. I live in the Seattle area so I cant find a car job that has a good enough salary/pay to live comfortable around here. Car salesmen, mechanics, body shop etc are all out of the picture. A career that can make at least 100k is hoped for. College courses are not a big deal. I think I can get into anything I want (hopefully :) ) so if that helps. Thanks
1 answer - Asked By: Dillon j - 9/3/2008
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