What's it Like to Work as a Car Salesman?

[@brianaaguilar6510]

Everything you said was spot on. I was in a relationship with someone that was in the car business for two years and thank goodness he got out. It definitely takes a toll and now we have a son so it isn’t a job where you can be involved in raising a family. This job really is for someone who is single and doesn’t have any obligations at home because you literally don’t have a life or time to do anything else . Work becomes your life .

[@hakimbenzaid7904]

Just Slaps the roof of the car

[@gladystadeja5911]

My boyfriend is in car dealership he’s a team leader,and I’m a nurse,we have conflict in schedule or time,and I cant understand him most of the time,that’s why I came to watch ur vid,thanks for this

[@mikel488]

In sales, especially car sales at a dealership, all that matters is the number of cars sold. Schedules are more like guidelines

[@5tephenmb]

You're awesome for not flipping your lid and actually coming to an understanding.

[@airbullet9331]

I can relate to you Gladys

[@joshuacortes2414]

👏🏼you're a good woman

[@justinkerns2640]

Your spot on because I work at a dealership and it is truly ruthless

[@gunnarjuve]

Worst job every

[@Creativecornerstones]

One of the most stressful things is working a deal just to have their credit not get approved

[@Creativecornerstones]

Also, working with unrealistic people. People who try to negotiate the online price.

[@jeffreyboone2406]

Turn them to a more bank friendly car. Roaches always bump. They have to.

[@edgarh252]

Lmao

[@omghalo3rocks]

Should always qualify the customer before presenting the car or you risk wasting both of your time.

[@DetroitLionsStuff]

Wouldn't you make sure they can afford a car before wasting your valuable time? I'll be transitioning from real estate to car sales next week. I never take a customer to see a house without a pre approval from their trusted loan officer. I will try and continue that in the car business if possible.

[@igor4375]

Good information! I never actually worked for a dealership but started my own used car dealership and managed to sell 75 vehicles in my first 7 months of selling, goal is to sell 150 vehicles this year

[@smago8857]

I remember my green pea days. I couldn’t get customers to test drive. When the managers would find out, wow was it fun to get yelled at.

[@coreyharper2370]

In the car business, anyone thinking about doing it keep in mind the dealership you work at is 90% of your experience. I make 9-14k / month. Work right at 50 hrs a week. The money you will make is HEAVILY dependant on your ability to sell. Contrary to popular belief sales is a skill. Not everyone is at the same skill level. Some guys at my dealership only make 50-60 per year. If your not making atleast 75k selling cars you either are at a bad dealership or suck at selling. Hope this helps!

[@Baddawg_313]

so this video applies to more than car salesmen. expect this anytime you work with the public, under someone else. moral of the story: *be your own boss*

[@likemysnopp]

No. This is literally only in sales. Any other job, youll be fine. A perfect example is any form of caring job. Like a nurse, or a social worker. Or what ever its called.. you take care of a disabled person. No boss will ever put pressure on you to do any sale. Sure, you might need to work wierd hours. And do some tough work. But that paycheck will roll in every month no matter if you sold or not.

[@robertroscoe994]

Just started last week. Great environment with all new salesmen (nobody has been there for a year). Very adaptive to technology and having an effective system to ensure things run smooth. I work 40-45 hours/week making base hourly plus commission and bonuses. I officially start selling tomorrow!

[@CowPowersz]

I’m looking into getting into this, how did u start off?

[@therealfronzilla]

If you want experience as an outside sales rep, this is the boot camp for this. A company that requires outside sales experience and you don't have it, you won't get that job. You come in with about two years of car sales experience, you are gold. Sometimes, you have to take two steps back to go three steps forward. Don't let your ego prevent you from venturing outside your comfort zone. This doesn't apply to everyone but for those that it does, this should make perfect sense.

[@JeffBentonMusicTalk101]

Dude great Vid. I was just fired from a Dealership. They literally gave me 8 days to sell a car. Car sales are terrible right now and they are very ruthless people. Never again! But you are spot on about everything. In my eyes its not worth it!!

[@dverdin55]

It's not for everyone. I rather be working a steady job with a secure income and keep my job from interfering with my life

[@kylehansen2931]

Started at a dealership last monday, made my first sale the following Saturday, the day after I finished my training. I'm 20, and dont have obligations atm so hoping I can take off with it while I have the time to

[@Beezer6927]

kyle hansen i’m also 20 and started selling cars 8 months ago. best advice i can give you is don’t stop, get in front of absolutely every person you can, service, parts, anybody who walks in make them your customer, call atleast 50 people a day if not 60-70 and be ready to live there. now is the best time to put in the 60+ hour weeks and i promise the results will show

[@Skidmark0303]

This is my mentality too! And im 20 also

[@stunna_CODM]

kyle hansen what did you wear to the interview???

[@OLDHEAD313]

just had an interview today at Nissian work shirt and tie have my 2nd interview Wednesday

[@GoTimeGross]

That was my mindset when I started at 20... wont last long... Managers will push and push and arnt concerned if your budget is good. You can coast at 25- 30 cars a month.... even then might be pushed. Now the day you get fired wont be a bad day if you save.

[@petepyeatt6909]

This is spot on. I’ve been selling cars for six years and I totally agree with everything you said.

[@dverdin55]

Pete Pyeatt thank you! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@deadringer-cultofdeathratt8813]

With my luck **gets killed in crash during customer’s test drive**

[@theshawndavisshow]

I thought i was going to with an elderly woman light turned red and she floored it then stomped the brakes.

[@GoTimeGross]

I was on a test drive and we witnessed a horrible crash. She didn't buy that day..... Maybe a video on how your test drives go would be cool. Freeway... My father before me was a car dealer- he liked to have them drive to a nice park to do the walk around.

[@jathusansatkunarajah1732]

Was considering but reconsidering

[@NutlanDLLC]

There's multiple ways to look at this, If you've only been in the business for a short few months, given the sales background, you probably are adapting fairly fast and learning something new everyday. The comment that you made about money not being consistent, No you can never guess the kind of day that you may have. But it's your job to create a book of business, ask for the business and referrals. and market yourself for what you do and specialize in. Ive been 35+ cars now for the last 7 months. Never selling any less than 27. There's huge growth oppurtunities and career chances, but it takes someone that is going to work to the bone to achieve there dreams and live the lifestyle that you want. The job is not for everyone and I highly suggest that if you're not self motivated and driven to be the best and have everything you could dream of. It may be the wrong business.

[@trevorpedro9936]

Siqq/Nathan! Wow that's impressive any tips for a newbie?

[@nikopriest6762]

Smoking weed helps after a rough day. Nothing too strong, just some good indica.

[@nordinaryj3832]

Okej hahha good too know

[@hifiveguyy]

Nope, I tried smoking weed a couple of times (around 6) never really got high or felt anything. Until maybe 3-4 months ago I smoked a joint with a friend... boy was that something. Had a panick attack and a really bad trip. But hey if you have tips or suggestions I’m here to hear it

[@tanman7879]

@@hifiveguyy I had the same problem. Major panic attack.

[@hifiveguyy]

@@tanman7879 bro and it’s crazy and frustrating hearing my friends talk about “yeah bro, I felt so relllaaaaaaxed and I was laughing all the time!” And I’m over here like “????, my heart was beating out of my chest???”

[@stoned_]

@@hifiveguyy it’s cause you’re paranoid or anxious about external things

[@chrisphelps3673]

Good video. I like how you take note to be on the same level energy-wise as the customer walking in the door.

[@robkozub5913]

Pretty darn accurate for a Franchise Dealership job. I worked at several. Car Dog for over 15 years. And brother, this is probably the hardest job anyone will do. I have seen so much and yes, you probably will lose your relationship, especially if it's not strong. If you don't take care of yourself, you will definitely shorten your lifespan as well. You will not see your friends or family. You will miss out on many things. If you have young kids, you will miss out seeing them grow up and enjoying everyday life. I have worked every Holiday except Christmas Day. And that does suck. It's not for everyone, but if you have the right mindset, treat people and your co-workers well, you should be able to make a good solid career from all the blood, sweat, and tears you put into it. ONLY job I know where you can make a six figure income with no College degree. And yes, dealerships will hire convicted felons, but most times, those guys have proved their worth to the GM many times. You can be successful, you just have to have the mindset and dedication. And lots and lots of stamina. LOL Great vid, thanks for posting it. Make more :D

[@dverdin55]

Rob Kozub it's definitely not for everyone but it does have it's rewards. It sure helped me get through college haha. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 👍🏽

[@davidhasselhoff619]

Most states won't allow felons to get a salesman's license

[@johnsonmboh7414]

Spot On Sir, I have been there, I can relate with you 1 million percent. Car sales is the best job to have while thinking of a career path to take in life. Depending on the pay plan, you can make as much as 10k a month and as less as $2500. Good for single people.

[@bleu5691]

For the ladies that are thinking about doing this with zero car sales experience!... Be sure that your job description is what your job position is and not "YOUR THE JOB "... you being a female (especially NEW HIRE ) is tough competition as it is with your co-workers alone male an already-established females there which can be your biggest downfall.... I know firsthand, my now EX- girlfriend work at a dealership Hendricks in Duluth Georgia and she only been there for 1 month and 2 days today and they already turned her out!! She got suckered thinking she has to work all the way to 12 A.M MIDNIGHT & sometimes 2 A.M. (Unheard of for a car dealership🤔 ). Because she was pretty and wore a lot of makeup resulting in doing sexual favors for sale closures managers thinking that will bring on more sales for her and yet in the end the following day still got no sale!. They would literally steal money from her when she makes a sale, laughing along the way thinking they got her back ( HER WORDS ) luckily she gets paid minimum wage plus commission... We're no longer together because of her job. The point is, it is a dog-eat-dog business as a female yes you will get the attention from new potential buyers but it will be meaningless if you don't go in there ready on your A game and alert ready 4 the " Frat House " bullshit!..

[@beastfromtheeast9318]

I looked at a car recently at a dealership and I didn’t really like the sales woman I dealt with because I feel like she wasn’t really working with me on an out the door price. Would it be wrong for me to contact a different sales person on the same car at the same dealership to see if they can work with me on price?

[@RealRyanHemsley]

Contact a sales manager. Not another sales person

[@OLDHEAD313]

i just had a interview with gunn Nissan 2nd interview on Wednesday.. Did door to door sales can't be worse than that

[@slash4216]

First week into car sales from manager to a Verizon store. Needed more money than my job could offer and heard car sales can make bank. 12 hour workdays, no weekends off, and definitely not a team environment. Commision only based. TBH, you could be making 6-8k month at any sales job if you put in the same amount of hours as in a car dealership and made hourly plus commissions. I think I'm going to look into insurance sales.

[@bryanreed7216]

Are you referring to inside sales or?

[@slash4216]

@@bryanreed7216 whatever form of insurance. I know some policies can pay decent and everyone needs it.

[@ladistar]

@@slash4216 what kind of insurance? If it's P&C personal lines, just know that it's is a commodity and people buy strictly on price. Make sure that you work for an independent agency that has lots of carriers and good prices. Commercial is where the real money is at - while price-driven to a degree, you get to be more consultative and dig into the needs of the business ,allowing you create more value in the sale.

[@TaylorZ2]

Danny I know this is an old vid, but I just saw it and loved it! What are you doing now? I have car sales experience and it is ruthless to say the least. And you're spot on about the hours, and when you're off you're making no money so it's hard to take even a weeks vacation a year.

[@Logan24855]

Was considering a career in car sales but this video really cured my curiosity. No thanks

[@3vschaffer]

Why? You don't like money?

[@girlhunter2102]

@@3vschaffer there’s more to life than money

[@3vschaffer]

@@girlhunter2102 that's just something broke people say

[@ladistar]

When you factor in the amount of hours worked, including holidays and weekends, you pretty much have to be making a minimum six figures to justify working in this line of work.

[@jeffk3929]

Agree 💯

[@american236]

Maybe i don't want to be a car salesman anymore. I would hate to sell someone a car that they couldn't afford. That is terrible.

[@Unknown-sb3vh]

Cody Patino hate people like that.. I explained to a car salesman that I literally couldn’t afford the 10k car and he kept saying I could .. I told him sometimes I make 700 a month .. ( part time because of school) but I live alone , parents left to their born country , so I have to live by my own ... He got mad because I didn’t want to buy the car

[@UTubeGenius]

I just stumbled upon this video, and loved it. Instant subscribe and keep up with the good work.

[@dverdin55]

UTubeGenius thank you!

[@Smithjgwhs3]

The thing about buying a car on a holiday , the financing factors change due to banks and lenders closed . But good days for check , credit card, cash purchases .

[@theforestisdark9676]

How to land a job at the dealership?

[@Newtobiz]

Go in and apply or send in a resume almost all dealerships are hiring on a regular basis, because of the hours. However be forewarned, this is not a desk job. You will be on your feet the vast majority of the day, the training on new vehicles can be intense, and the learning should never stop.

[@Doordashingwithdave2728]

Hey man you sound very experienced in this I’m looking into the car business but I have felony charges where would put me in your perspective?

[@dverdin55]

David’s laboratory some dealerships are very strict about their employees criminal history. Unfortunately, at least here in California, you cannot work at a brand name dealership with a felony charge. Some places won't even take in a person with a misdemeanor either. The biggest hurdle is getting your sales license from the state. You cannot have charges on your record if you want a license. But this is for California. I can't speak on behalf of other states

[@tonyvick94]

Being a felony means you are definitely qualified. I'm not trying to be funny either, we all mess up and the only difference between you and the o e reading this is you got caught. That is typical I n the business. I have been in the car business for 30 years and haave always maintained a sales license. Go sale some cars!!!!

[@christopherphillips5657]

You can’t get a sales license in the state of NC.

[@tonynyc7709]

Consider getting your CDL, you'll make a lot more, the felony (depending on what it is) should not be an issue.

[@Voltzy70]

@@dverdin55 Ha Ha Ha A Sales License from the State? Welcome to Commiefornia, they license and tax everything, thus the mass exodus from Commiefornia.

[@andreww1212]

Honestly, this doesn't sound like a great job. It seems like the pay is very fluctuating, hours are long, there's a lot of uncertainty and the benefits don't seem to be all good. This job would be good for maybe someone just starting out in a career or going to college part time. As of right now I make about 5.6k per month take home and just work 9-5 in an office as an engineer. Good pay, retirement plans and pretty consistent hours. We try not to work weekends but if I have to then I'll just work from home. The only travel that has to be done is to and from a job site which can be a bit lengthy but it's within my region. Other than that it's a good job.

[@danteb925]

Anyone that wants tips on working at a dealer, make DAMN SURE you get paid at least 10% back end. Strict front gross commission dealerships is a total trap, there is an extremely low chance you will make good money at a front only commission dealer.

[@dverdin55]

danteb925 people don't realize how much money the dealership makes on back end deals. I've seen managers load up the back end and leave nothing on the front end for salespeople. Be careful!

[@ernestofuentes7262]

danteb925 my dealer pays front only but we have accessories and paid on lowballing trades. I've made good vouchers here front only.

[@michaelangelo8898]

Who offers floor guys backend? NO ONE! Finance and management will not give up any back end to floor guys.

[@papa13.lvraiders32]

@@michaelangelo8898 what are back end sales exactly ?

[@danteb925]

@@michaelangelo8898 I work the floor and get paid back end. I wouldn't even be in the business if I got paid strictly front with how car shopping is nowadays. Its basically a competition to see who will whore out their car the most. I'm not interested in being paid $100 for nearly every deal.

[@MrSanfrinsisco]

Thinking of using this as an opportunity to make enough money to start my own business. Would this be a good or bad idea?

[@carpet-paint-landscaping]

Let me bring home some reality. The best part of being in car sales is working with customers and working with cars. That is the fun part. It could be and it should be a great job, but at most dealerships it is not. It's a nightmare for a long list of reasons. The worse part is the way dealerships operate - all phases of it. The entire industry is nothing but a racket. It's awful. Don't do it. I did and I failed. Not at car sales that is easy, I fail the business part of it. Nowadays, I buy cars and do the recon myself. I can make as much on my own without a dealer as I did working for a dealership.

[@Mefrom_Here]

Brah i didn't know u made KZbin videos you know me I'm Eric with the black s2

[@dverdin55]

Eric Ngo lol I told you 3 times. It's all good though 😁

[@pullup4310]

@@dverdin55 🤣🤣🤣🤣 mans forgetful asf hahaha

[@dannycole4266]

@@dverdin55 eric be off them xannies............

[@ThatOneGuyYMK]

Aw man. Had a horrible after experience with a dealership. Phone calls, voicemails, emails, all ignore or not returned for over a month. I had an issue that was time sensitive. Call, let it go to operator, asked for a GM thinking they where a floor manager or something. Well, no answer, just a voicemail, but I left a message with my issue's. 5 minutes later I get a call from someone in a panic. It got settle real fast after that, and now I know why.

[@hectorsvt3103]

I have a interview on Thursday at a dealership, any advice on what to take and what to wear ?

[@dverdin55]

Traviesos Truckin An interview at a dealer is no different than any other job interview. Wear a nice neutral colored dress shirt, slacks, and tie. Make sure your grooming is on point too. Shave and keep your hair nice. Other than that bring a few copies of your resume in a new binder or folder. They will be asking you for copies. It will also help that you have knowledge of the brand you are going to be selling. Good luck on your interview!

[@XxAlexanderProxx]

The deal will always be fair for the customer. It’s not like you are allow to over charge them. Just because you made money (the point of going to work every day) does not mean the did not get a great deal. Add value to the experience and the product, before, and after the sale, and your customers will love you. If you suck, you could give the car away, and the customer will still think they left money on the table.

[@morbjrn5265]

Anthony Perez I always wanted to be the type of sales person the man who sold my grandmother's SUV was. He cut her a HUGE break. He wasnt the most charming man but he was honest. Very respectful. I want to be the sales person that does their job without jipping someone or being a prick about everything.

[@c.juneau410]

Hey, I’m a 42yr old guy. I am about to start selling cars at a nice Dealership. I have been in Law Enforcement for the last 15 years. Any tips??

[@billcivicsff6808]

How do you work with a customer that just cant afford a car? You cant cut everyone a deal right?

[@dverdin55]

Nope. You can try to get a cosigner but chances are they won't know anyone. If they do, great! A lot of the time they don't and there's not much you can do. I told these people to work on building their credit first or come back once they have a larger down payment. It sucks but you can't sell them all

[@FeelFree3]

You are talking about working as in America right? I wonder is working in Australia is similar? but I think the working hours of car sales are kind of shorter in Australia.

[@BeautyrestBlackMattressReviews]

It’s all about your skill not up to chance. Or luck. No wonder why people don’t like commission jobs. It’s about mastering your craft to predict how much you’re going to make. And make a lot of money.

[@SAMURXAI]

I’m single and work a hard, 60 hour a week salary, manual labor job right now. I left retail after 7 years for a vending job last year and I kindve miss it. I’m looking to get into car sales and interviewed for a family owned Chevrolet dealership, but I’m unsure of it. I’m really good with people, I don’t mind the hours, but I AM afraid of the career change because of the stigma. If I like sales and feel confident I can do it, would this be for me?

[@dverdin55]

Everyone is different. For all you know you'll be in love with this job and you'll close sales left right and center. On the opposite end of the spectrum, you'll hate the job and wish you never applied. There's no way anyone will know if this is the job for YOU. Take the plunge and see where it leads you. Or don't. The choice is yours.

[@FancyCarJoe]

This is spot on! Great vid!

[@gageperrin5661]

Will your coworkers help you if you are a newbie and have no idea what u are doing but just trying to learn

[@turnkeyproductions6482]

i am 12-13 im really into cars and i figured being a car salesman will be enough to get me a fairly nice car after saving i want an imprezza

[@dverdin55]

Pick Le its gonna be a while before you get to sell cars. If I'm not mistaken you have to be 21. You can easily reach your goal if you are motivated, however. Just know the are other professions out there that can help you get that Imprezza. Good luck!

[@notbot8830]

I’m in my car right outside a dealership, I’m nervous but ill still try.

[@TheChaos5111]

How is it going now?

[@notbot8830]

The Chaos got a job detailing to start out. Cars weren’t being moved at a sufficient rate. Massive layoffs of about half the staff. I voluntarily stopped going in, maybe after the virus I’ll try again.

[@TheChaos5111]

NOT BOT It’s a good thing you didn’t dive in all at once on the sales position. You saved yourself a lot of trouble. I‘m hoping that now because of things in my area getting better, It’ll tell be a good time. Definitely wait if you don’t feel it’s a good time though

[@notbot8830]

The Chaos in Texas virus wise things are getting worse. Luckily I’m still at home so no rent.

[@larrybaker9924]

It is a living hell for most intelligent persons.

[@berjyepremianjr7731]

My dad was the best salesmen & the best finance manager in the east coast in the 90s. He would throw a dealjacket out the door if their was something missing while talking to the folks in his office.

[@michaelpupko2724]

Would a new car dealership hire someone with a background, if given proof of rehabilitation like rehab ect ect?

[@JayboiTv]

Hey Danny, how was your experience getting into car sales? Did you go through training at a dealership? I'm interested in working at a dealership as salesperson but I have no experience with that.

[@dverdin55]

JayboiTv I had experience in sales so I was able to adapt to the job easily. They still sent me to training for the first week or two though. If you're new to selling cars you will have to go through training for sure

[@djo9277]

Very weird because I usually have to plead for a test drive or am completely ignored. This is Honda stores in San Jose, Calif

[@iloveallfood8787]

Current job: 12 hours a day, 6 days a week. Feels like.....hot hot, humid, hot, the fans blow air....hot air, add in the dust from trucks an forklifts constantly driving past. Also the dust from the pipes. Oh an it's hot....really hot. An also I'm pretty sure most of the people I work with are racist. Maybe it has something to do with I am white an the other 98% are Hispanic/Haun durian. Constantly feel like I'm gonna pass out.....maybe that's my type one diabetes, i do not like my job at all, it is destroying my feet and legs. But if i quit I can't pay for my insulin. I don't like to bitch about my problems......hence the reason I vented on youtube comments. Thank you youtube, you are a great listener.

[@stunna_CODM]

Zues 52 Atleast you work not beg

[@deepthinker999]

Starting in 2023 monthly insulin should only cost you $35.00. Now a federal law.

[@jacoblong3541]

I’m only 18 and want to get into the business. Am i too young?

[@dverdin55]

Jacob Long good question. I don't think you're too young for this kind of job but a lot of dealerships are picky on who is selling their cars. Chances are they will want to hire people over 21 but they might hire you if you leave a good impression. Just know that you'll be working a lot of hours for (sometimes) little reward. Then again, you might make a killing haha. Give it a shot! You never know

[@jacoblong3541]

sir_dannyv I’ve worked in small scale sales for 2 years now so cars is the next step

[@dverdin55]

Awesome! Sounds like this might be a good step forward in sales. I wish you the best of luck :)

[@tonynyc7709]

Learn a trade, you'll be better off.

[@samuelangelrodriguez]

No 18 is a great age to start off at I started at 18 2 days after high school by 19 I was making a little over 65k a year now I’m 23 and I’m killing it

[@Zentrozi]

This is a bit late but how do you approach getting a job in sales? For example what qualifications do you need?

[@deepthinker999]

Appearance and Personality count for a lot. After that work ethic, product knowledge, and a thick skin. This is a good time of the year to start.

[@pratikshah6546]

Sir great video.....what is the hours of working and days per week. Thanks in advance.

[@dverdin55]

Pratik Shah you work at minimum 8 hours per day. You will typically work 5 day's a week with your days off set during the week. Rarely will you get weekends off. There will be times where you work more than 8 hours a day and have no days off. That depends a lot on you and how many cars you have out for the month

[@_checktease5529]

Enjoyed the vlog a lot. Hope to see many more and soon.

[@roypark5363]

I get it when you said It's random everyday cuz we sure don't know if it'll be a good day for sale or not. But do you think there is a guaranteed or must thing to do which will bring more sales? Whenever I see salesguys who sell consistent 20-30cars every month, I kinda can't believe how they do that. My thought is that really depends on how popular brands are, how big cities are, and how broad a salesman's connection? Please leave your advice! Thanks for the great video

[@dverdin55]

RoY ParK There's not much you can do. It kind of depends on your dealers reputation in a way. The best thing you can do is work your ass off when you have a customer in front of you. Treat them nicely and show them everything about the car. You have to sell the customer on you first and then the car.

[@TheLinkin2]

Real boxing Fan1 I’m starting as a car salesman soon. may I ask what some of your formats that you use are?

[@braydenmeshvlogs5219]

This sounds worse than my dads job and he is a doctor.

[@dverdin55]

The Tight Films Vlog that's saying something if this job is worse than your dad's job 😣 #dealershiplife

[@Dr_Mike2]

I'm in medicine, and I'm contemplating a career change. Sales is on the short list. With my education and experience with people, so long as the dealership has a good product and good traffic flow, I don't see how I can't sell 30+ cars a month.

[@JamesSmith-wp4um]

@@Dr_Mike2 I was in car sales for many years, now I'm in the health field. More stable and when the economy goes south like it did back in '8-'10 you will realize that the medical field is where it's at. People will always need medical attention and there's no downturn in it.

[@mariamayub212]

Enjoyed watching this video! Thank you!

[@iburiedpaul9544]

S2k and pizza port!! 🙌🏼

[@saad7896]

I would love to work at a dealership but just hate how its such long hours for no reason. Honestly every dealership should close at a certain time and atleast by 6 or 7pm.

[@TheArtbdw]

This is very true. Unless you can get in to a really good used car dealership (well established with sales consultants that stay there for 5, 10, 15yrs+ track record.... not the shady little wholesale lots) it’s not worth it. The good used car lots that are very far and few between these days where you can consistently make decent and very good commission vouchers, that will be worth your time and can provide for your family. If it’s new cars, you better get used to $100 per sale. Tough business, false hope. The customers benefit, the managers make bank, the dealer/owner makes millions, the bank/lender financing makes good, the warranty companies make good, even the trucking companies and drivers get paid decent to deliver vehicles to location.... and the salesman gets f*cked.

[@deepthinker999]

Excellent Summary, straight and to the point.

[@jacksonbui1056]

Sir Danny what do you do now for a living? I think dealerships are not cut for me

[@CRASS2047]

So $5000 is a good month? If that’s the case I may not try this business.

[@ritzyllama]

I'd recommend not getting into the biz - you can sell like 20 cars, and if they're all new vehicles with shit tons of rebates you will make next to no money for the amount of time you put in.

[@michaelscott6216]

Not sure why he said $5k is a good month. Maybe for him because he may not be that good of a salesman. A good month is more like $10-15k. $20k if you’re an absolute beast.

[@Mason-dq7cf]

He looks 20 probably has no degree and is making 5000 in a month. Where were you at that age bud?

[@ladistar]

@@michaelscott6216 5k a month works out to 60k annually, which isn't bad at all on the surface. but when you factor in the hours worked, including holidays and weekends, i really think you have to be making six figures minimum to make the job worth it.

[@jimfincher1324]

I'm curious why you were negotiating a deal with someone with poor credit?

[@pullup4310]

So the best person for a car salesmans position is a positive chill person who does NOTHING in his life other than go to the gym and has no REAL life with "people" outside of their job/household? Because if si this sounds like the job for me

[@ashleyc8303]

How is online sales?? I always see an ad for dealers looking for someone that can follow up leads online.

[@dverdin55]

Ashley C I did online sales. It's not that bad compared to floor sales. You will make slightly more commission than regular sales but that's because you can lose a lot more. Your job is to push units and that means you'll get a lot of mini deals or flat out losses. It's not a hard job. You will have to reach out to clients by phone and email and cold call new people. Be prepared to sit around a lot of the dealer is not a busy one and kiss your social life good bye

[@ashleyc8303]

Thanks for the reply and thats probably why its always an open position at these dealership. I guess its a risk vs reward type of job. The only thing I cant deal with is people screaming.

[@aBatwoman]

I'm not in the business but they yell at you to motivate you sometimes don't take it to heart everyone in that store wants money. But if you end up with a bad manager always doing it then I'd leave. Try it see if you like it you have nothing to lose unless you need to pay your bills fast but just live out of your means save your first couple of checks and see if it's still right for you probably after a couple months would move locations this is when other companies want you.

[@0PieceOfCandy]

What type of experience would you need for this type of job?

[@dverdin55]

0PieceOfCandy retail and customer service experience. It doesn't hurt to know a thing or two about cars either.

[@ernestofuentes7262]

Dealing with people, getting along with them and making them like you and have fun. Everything else comes after with experience

[@ritzyllama]

none

[@evo2dmerch777]

5k take home you might as well work a 9-5. And it def is a reflection of your skills, sales is sales

[@dverdin55]

Maybe it is but pocketing 5k after taxes without auto sales experience is pretty good. Im sure there are 9-5's that pay that a month but with years of experience and or a degree 👍🏽

[@B8_ghostt]

I’m 18 and I was thinking to study bussines management to be a sales associate in a dealership but now after watching this I’m still thinking because I like cars, so I’m between this and automotive technician and I don’t know which one is better 😓😓

[@Voltzy70]

Skip College and go right into sales. So many successful car salesmen with no degree and no prior experience and NO STUDENT LOAN DEBT. I never went to College and have always made $100k/Year in sales. You're better off becoming a Plumber. Watch the "Plumber vs Doctor" video here on KZbin. I'm here because I was just offered a job in Car Sales making $100,000+ yearly and becoming the F & I guy because I have a finance background, I was also a Loan Officer and I never went to College. They want me to learn the basics of Car Sales before I become the F & I manager so I have a complete understanding of the business which makes sense.

[@z0diak08]

Have you sold last years stock at 20% or greater discount just to get rid of it in the new year?

[@coopsnz1]

No he will get fired making no money on cars , like a salesman that sold a 50k pick up for 40k and was fired

[@coopsnz1]

small and medium business owner is taxed half there profit and most have million dollars of debt to pay off to the bank

[@JavierRamirezLive]

What is the best demonstration of the most morally obtuse action you've seen by a dealer?

[@orion_033]

Hi! What was your pay like on average annually before tax?

[@dverdin55]

Orion Meeson it wasn't the best tbh. The dealer I was in went through a lot of changes. This meant that we lost a lot of customers. But you answer your question, about $34-40k range

[@thatguymar3383]

Do I need a high school diploma to get hired

[@ViolentMLG]

Ill give this advice to anyone. You don't need a HS Diploma for ANY JOB. On your resume put that you graduated from x school, x school being a high-school locally to you, and call it a day. NOBODY is calling high-schools or asking for evidence of a diploma. If they ask, just say you graduated x year at x school and again, move on. Most people won't even ask. Its really not important. It matters more when you say you DON'T have one because then the employers know.

[@derekhudson3415]

2:30 minutes in...and I gotta say, if you have a bad month it's 100% your fault. Working for 5 years in the industry I can say I worked for multiple paying types of businesses and when I was at 25% commission with 250$ flats on new cars and 400$ flats on used my biggest month was 15 thousand dollars. After taxes it was 10k or something, and I average 11.5 cars a month over 6 months so when you say 5k a month is a lot of money that's not bad but also not true you should be able to make 500-1000$ per car. You can make doctor money as a car salesman and when you get to management it's 120k-160+ no problem. I wasn't even GREAT I was an ok salesman. This Asian dude who got promoted after like 3 months working at the dealership, his average was TWENTY ONE CARS PER MONTH!!!! He made easily 200k a year in that average. Also if you include business office spiffs or parts markup you can increase your profit margins and make more commission....I'll finish the video tho....

[@dverdin55]

Derek Hudson you are most certainly correct.... to an extent. I believe in "you get what you put in", however not every business is the same. In my case there wasn't a flat fee for cars. There were spiffs for cars yes but they did away with those really quick (shady dealer practices. Google sage auto group and their lawsuit). 5k in adult world money is certainly not a lot but for a college student with very little cash it is. Still not enough to live off of but if you add that up in savings over a year plus working adding more to the pile it sure goes a long way. I can go on and on but I won't be getting anywhere in doing so. I made this to give people an idea on what to expect. I'm not expecting everyone to agree with me because everyone will experience something different. I welcome more feedback from other salespeople in the comments to give more people a better idea of what to expect. No one really understands or sees what goes on behind the scenes with sales. It's best to get the word out

[@derekhudson3415]

@@dverdin55 yeah for sure. Didnt mean to sound like i was hating on your video. I worked for a shady dealer before to. They paid out 250$ flats ONLY and i think 150 for used. And business spiffs were always only like 20$ max. They tend to be the dealerships that force their salespeople to work from 8am to 9pm 6 days a week also. The great dealership where i worked at, hours were 9am to 3pm but you had open floor if you wanted to stay longer, for the guys who wanted to hustle. Car industry is very polar opposite from dealer to dealer lol

[@spoderman2886]

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[@SkullcrusherGamingTV]

My only question is, how does commission on a lease work?

[@dverdin55]

Skullcrusher Gaming it works the same way as financing a car. You get paid on how much profit you make from the sale.

[@1091Floyd21]

So being launched doesn't mean you're getting fired?

[@chardeemacdennis2993]

Dude ive spent 3 and 4 hours with customers. And why would you hate when people come to buy from you. The whole point is to get paid. The customer wants a car you get paid to sell it to them. My boss told me when I first started its Checkers not chess. Dont make it harder than it is

[@dverdin55]

chardee macdennis I never once said I hated people coming to buy from me nor that selling was hard. I was glad to have people in front of me. That meant a paycheck and something to do. The selling part of the job was fun. Working with people with bad credit isn't. But it's part of the job.

[@chardeemacdennis2993]

I agree people who have bad credit and wanna put 500 down on a 30000 vehicle. I took it as you didnt like dealing with people. After re watching I see that isnt what you said and I apologize. Keep rocking though ill show you my commission from this month if you do the same lol

[@dverdin55]

chardee macdennis it's all good haha. I'm no longer in the business of selling cars. I left to finish school and right now I'm pursuing my career in my field of study. I might make a comeback though. Maybe I'll work at a Honda dealer this time haha

[@chardeemacdennis2993]

I feel ya man. Its a tough business. It is fun though. I drive a Honda but I sell Ford's!!😁😁😁

[@frankiegunnz8066]

chardee macdennis how long you been selling cars?

[@solano760]

are you better off working at a dealer that only sales used cars or new and used? where will I make the most money?

[@renaissancefitness3515]

solano760 work at a place where they have both. You get the best of both worlds. If you sell new you can make bank if they have a trade. If you sell used and they have a trade you can also make bank. Then factor in spiffs and bonuses and manufacturers incentives (only with new).

[@buttfacemcgeegaming7964]

Luxury stores you sell used and new. Most domestic stores have new and used departments.

[@jamiemcdonald4279]

6 years ago the money was in used cars,.today it's in new.

[@jorge923]

I want to start working in one but got no experience what do I need to do for me to start doing car sales ?

[@Chr1s808]

Jorge Colin Just go there and apply. Make sure you’re dressed up.

[@MyDoggieLoves]

What’s is the next higher position that you can be as a car salesman?

[@deepthinker999]

Sales Manager

[@logwind]

AP2 s2k. Drove an SSM/black-red for many years.

[@edwynerickson332]

I’m looking at getting into a dealership as soon as I turn 18. Do you think it would be at all possible for me to work as a salesmen or something while I’m finishing up high school? Or is this wildly unrealistic?

[@stunna_CODM]

EdWyn Erickson unrealistic

[@jessicathomas3990]

U should make a video on how to buy a used car and get the best price?

[@antonioalegria1412]

Chris fix

[@itsjosh8453]

Solid video bruv

[@billrich8256]

Very good presentation worthwhile sitting through

[@thomasconboy4636]

You really need to have this ck skin CSI if they pay you on that it can be really good I’ve sold Honda and also Mercedes and bmw

[@miketexas9043]

I love the car business

[@a.rickymaddox8808]

Whats the hardest part of the General Manager's Job.

[@SuperMudbog]

The trips to the cardiologist.

[@rapman5363]

Cutting the big rocks into lines 😎😎😎

[@annaelouise3221]

I am a girl and am very interested in the career, do you think my gender gives me less of a chance in being successful in the career?

[@dverdin55]

Anna Elouise you have the exact amount of chances to be successful as anyone else. Gender doesn't really make a difference. I have worked with women who became super successful in the dealership world. One of them was a closer and the other was a desk manager. Everything depends on you and how motivated you are to be successful and make money. If you have the drive, you'll be running circles around your Male co workers. Best of luck!

[@miata100]

There is a BMW saleswoman in Beverly Hills and she makes well over $200,000 a year. She’s a force to be reckoned with.

[@MADLITS1K]

If u look good you’ll sell more because all the male customers will flock to you.. o work at a dealership I’ve seen it.. it’s actually kinda unfair

[@aBatwoman]

@@MADLITS1K But look at it this way maybe make a deal and say can I have your some of your woman customers. You guys have a ton of other things to sell cars too. Goes back and forth with both

[@kyletaylor3860]

So if you're a noobie people will steal your clients? That's rough man lol

[@AutoMaxRecruiting]

Very cool. Thanks for the insight.

[@alexralston22]

Honda S2000???

[@collinmarshallbeach344]

Everyone hates salesman, all the managers at each store are all assholes and treat you like garbage no matter what your numbers are. You stand around for hours doing nothing most of the time, you have to deal with other salesman skating your deals and you lose money. This business is ruthless. Unless you have iron skin and have a true mentality of “I’m here for work not friends” then stay away. Every customer lies to you from beginning to end. Hours like he said are long and hard. I’ve worked 15 hour shifts and my longest week was 63 hours. I’ve dealt with management not paying me my gross pay when I know there was gross on a deal.

[@m83kid]

Good information bro!!!

[@BIGFACTSENT]

People annoy me maybe sales not the best route