What to Expect when Working as a Car Salesman? Pros and Cons! 

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I've been doing it for 34 years. I agree with everything you have said. I say it's the easiest hardest job I have ever had.

Things you need to be a car salesman; a great people person; an unbelievable work ethic and hustle; the will to keep pushing and selling no matter how many cars you have sold. I will never be satisfied with a number, not 30, not 40, not 100 car sold per month I will never be satisfied, always pushing more out! Also need to be a very smooth charismatic person. Do this; he will make $10,000 and more per month

I'm terrible at sales, as well as any form of social interaction in general. That said, I've realized that sales is a massive part of overall success in every aspect of life. I am an aspiring entrepreneur, and need money in order to pursue my plan, so my goal is much larger than simply working a job in sales. As much as I will hate it, I absolutely have to improve myself, especially regarding my ability to sell something. I'm stepping out of my comfort zone that I have otherwise stayed inside of for the last five years. Wish me luck.

I’m 19 and this video really opened up my view on the job/industry! Plus I got an interview scheduled soon for a dealership!

I an 90 years old, I was thinking of becoming a car salesman. My niche market would be selling old cars to old people.

He’s on point with the scheduling and determination you gotta be willing to commit

I just got a job at an MG dealership in the U.K. as a sales executive. I’ve been a manager in multiple retail stores and worked as a regional manager for a car purchasing company but now I’m venturing into car sales, and I’m excited! Never been so excited about a job before. Good video!

I just got the job, I start tomorrow morning at 830! Good looking out bro, I feel pumped. Tbh, idk shit about cars, but hey; life’s a risk carnal! 🤙🏽

I’m trying to get into the automotive industry because my sister in law is a service advisor for a Hyundai dealership and she said it’s a very good work environment, just recently applied to a dealership near me and did my background check, wish me luck

I am with the luxury car sales, which is interesting, a lot of things are opposites compared to regular cars. For instance, when you sell luxury cars, you DO NOT want to tell everyone about it and never brag about it, because the people that can afford it will think you're pathetic. Best is to let them find out, by selectively and respectfully, lead a conversation, to a point where eventually you'll be asked about what it is you do, and only then, you vaguely answer, so let them keep fishing, and suddenly if you mention your brand, you suddenly got them hooked and a lot of attention. Also, with luxury cars you don't need to sell as many at all, and more importantly, you make a crap ton of cash with accessories. I mean, first of all people can easily afford extras, they want to have a unique experience and that's another good one. True about Saturdays, I am not a people person (the reason why luxury cars sales is fantastic!, less people !), so I love taking Mondays off when car sales is pretty much non-existent. I hate Saturdays, too many people everywhere. Also, regular car salesmen mostly bad luxury sales persons because their sales pitch is imprinted into them, luxury car clients are different. They don't pretend to be smarter, richer and better than you, they don't even think of that, so you won't need to kiss-ass at all, there's mutual respect right there since they already know they're richer (generally speaking), and what they want is a new unique toy and your job is to feed them what they want to hear because they're in there most of the time because they want to buy a new toy ! Also, the 30-50 calls a day is reduced to like 10-15 tops ! Your clients basically become your friends with luxury cars, so they keep coming back, do random visits, it is amazing because you also do car expeditions with them, like small tours, with fine dining, music, and so on, you bond with your clients. Respectfully, I could never even think of selling Toyotas etc, great cars (I drive one myself), but I can't deal with clients that think I am some lowlife and all they care about is the cheapest price possible. I take my hat off to you all that can handle those and especially, omg, extra hats off to all second hand junker car dealers, good lord, you guys should be able to retire with 50 years of age with full pension. Also, with luxury cars no head butting with co-workers. Trained receptionists assign clients to you often, a big numbers of clients are returning customers and their friends, recommended by buyers, and so forth, people will approach you way more without you even knowing who they are until they let you know.

I'm 46 years old and I've been a mechanic and I'm a body tech right now. I'm tired of the physical labor, the busted knuckles, and getting nasty dirty every day. I feel like I'm good with people I've sold roofs and remodeling work before and did very well. I'm just afraid of not making it selling cars and being left out in the cold. I think I just need to learn more before I make a leap

I’m from the UK, going into used car sales next month, two of my good friends own the company and offered me a sales role. Your videos have helped me get some knowledge together before my first day - thank you

YES I DO!! FIRST TIME AS A CAR SALESPERSON AND EXCITED BY WHAT I CAN LEARN..

I'm just going to join the biggest car company in the United Kingdom and came across your video. I have career based on sales but it was production based sales although I view myself as a good sales professional I do appreciate honest opinions such as yours. Thank you for sharing the truth about what I am about to encounter. I do have a family that I do want to spend as much time as I can with but I also need to provide for them so hopefully I can maintain a good balance. Once again thanks for the honest opinions.

Great and informative video! Yes! I’ve made my career in the sales industry by building relationships, marketing myself/my products, and working hard, just like you said. This would be a great video for younger folks (high school/college) to see so they learn how to hustle and work hard!👍👍. Plus you could be a model, they should pay you extra to be in their ads!!👍👍😀👀

I have 4 going onto 5 years of dealership experience but in service department. I’ve always wanted to go into sales. Giving myself until the end of today to apply and your video helped with what I should expect and what I need to know for the job. Appreciate it 100%!

I just got a part time sales job at carmax. My end all be all goal is to move to mercedes/audi/bmw though. I think i’ll see how this pans out if i like it, use what i learn and just show up and pitch myself to one of the gm’s at those other dealers

Seeing this video after I got offered a job at a Volkswagen dealer. They received 7 cars yesterday and by the middle of the day they were already sold. It’s crazy

Im 22 years old, will be 23 in April. Been really thinking about moving to sales. I’ve been working for O’Reilly Auto Parts going on 4 years on November. Been dealing with professional customers for 2 years, and just have been really thinking about making that leap. This video has helped a lot! Thank you soo much! I will come back with an update. Hopefully 🙏

No way!!! Chris literally sold me my first car back in the day. Got me a premium deal and really looked out for me lol 🙏🏾

Was washing cars at a dealership, then being a porter, then a mechanic. Got the opportunity to start selling cars last month. I’m wishing for the best

I lost my business due to Covid and have been running around since trying all kinds of things. Sadly, this has costed me a couple of extra physical moves, lots of undue stress and about 35K in losses in the process. I even went and got a CDL license but driving is just too boring for me. At sixty years old, none of this is any fun. Next up: Investigating the car/truck sales option. I put this off for a long time due to the negative stigma and because I just assume most dealerships are crooked to one extent or another (despite their oft claims of integrity). I know I can do this, I just want to be with the right people and place to do it. I'm meeting up with my 1st dealership soon and I'm going to be very blunt about my concerns and intentions with them. Hopefully this will weed out the places where I won't fit it and help me find the place where I will. Thanks for the information. I'lll watch a few more videos from you. If they are as helpful as this one that should help prepare me for much of what I'll face if I do take the long term plunge into car sales.

Yes I’d love to see more of these, I’m about to start my car selling career this week. I’m starting at dealersh on Thursday

Thank you so much. I had two interviews with a dealership today. Im coming in from the medical field. Extremely excited but of course nervous.

Thanks bro! I'm looking to transition from retail to working as a car salesman. Very informative video which gives me a solid perspective on what to expect. Subbed!

Great advice! Basically throwing all my pervious sales experience away and relearn everything.

As a guy also in car sales this video breaks it down well. Cheers.

I'm jumping Into car sales too! This video was definitely a big help!

Hey man I don’t normally comment but thanks for the pep talk, I’m heavily on the fence of becoming a car salesman, I’ve worked at Americas for 4 years and it’s taught me how to work hard and honestly, and I like a challenge, hopefully I can get in and learn many new things, great video btw

Excellent video. I'm starting on Monday at a dealership, brand new to car sales, your video has helped. Thanks.

Thank you for the video! I went into a dealership looking to buy a car, and walked out with a job offer!

I’m 17 years old. This is something I’m looking into because I love cars. I’m more into trucks but you know what I’m saying. I think this is a career I’d enjoy, and not be miserable in. I have taught myself so much from scratch about cars. And I have the discipline and drive to get long hours in and sell cars. This is the first vid I watched from you, and I’m gonna check out the rest of ur channel. Alreayd subscribed. I’m hoping if I start looking into this, learning, and preparing now while I’m going into my senior year of highschool, I can become a successful car salesman. Or salesperson wtver.

I have a interview scheduled this week. I’m watching just to get a idea. Thanks for the video!

Great video. I just got hired at a local dealership. This opened my eyes.

Bet tip of the video: “Come in being an open Kansas.” Got it! Only messing. Great video!

I know nothing coming into this car selling industry. I’m always open to learn and learn.

That’s creepy This video basically answered every question that’s bouncing round in my head I have a background in phone sales I’m going for an interview in a Nissan dealership Don’t know that much about cars This was so beneficial Thanks so much!

Been really putting thought into this industry its something I saw myself in for the long run but what’s the formula? Your vid was all the info I needed thank you sir!👊🏼

The first one is valid for every other career choice. Targets don't meet themselves, you've gotta aim for them!

This was really good, deserves more views!

Yes, Mr Van Wiegen, please post more training videos on the dos and don't of being a car salesman. Very Informative.

This video made me think seriously about the job. Great advice

Great video. Very Informative. Thank you

This really boosted my confidence I may start at a Nissan dealership in Houston doing sales ! Thanks for the tips 🙏 great video man

Hello, I will be the 1% of car sales women, super excited to try this out! Any tips and tricks that anyone has I am all ears for!

Thanks brah! Joining a dealership soon within the next few weeks. Super stoked

I really appreciate your video, it’s great to see the pros and cons of job options out there 👍

Great video and great tips. Im 19 and start at crain ford in 2 days. Im a good talker so hopefully that help me in the long run.

I was considering. After this video I don't know anymore ! 😂😂 excellent video!!

Thank You im just starting im so excited to be a car salesman.Im starting in one week.

Chris, what do you think of the future of the automotive industry and car dealerships in general? Is the industry really in threat of dying? Or will automotive sales jobs continue to flourish?

Can you do a video about time management? Just started as a car salesman and can't seem to even have time to go to the gym and even eat properly and on time. Thanks

im 18, i got an oppurtinity at honda with a family member and I feel like i can really thrive in this environment because i really love cars and i feel like if I can learn the numbers part of selling cars and being more comfortable talking to people, I think i can do pretty well. any more tips i should take in if you have any? thank you on such a informative video!

Thanks man! Im starting at Volvo dyer and dyer here in georgia next week! This video helped alot! Wish me luck lol.

Thanks to you man...Got my final interview with your help. You're awesome... Subscribed done!

Great video man I got the job and start in 2 weeks from now I am very nervous especially when I don’t know nothing about car sales

Respects to you. You are an intelligent man.

I also started selling phone! Now I’m looking for an auto sales job!!

Great advice. 100% real world knowledge about this career.

Great video I have been a car salesman for 15 years selling Toyota / TSPH in Port Moresby

I’m salesman my day off Thursday 🤣 My mobile is opened 24 hours 👍 Every time at showroom I am smiled with client s💶💶💶💶

Awesome ! I have an Interview this Friday for GMC hopefully I nail it

I’m in training about to start my new career Monday

Clear and detailed info.👍 Now I understand more though I’m not into this job, it’s my friend. Thanks! 😊

It's a very good job if you know what to do, but also it varies from dealership to dealership. Structure, pay plan, demographics, brand, management and other factors make a big difference. I worked in 3 dealerships, the first one was horrible, managers with no integrity, dishonest sales people and brand that only attract the worse customers, I stayed for 8 months and barely made any money. The second dealership had excellent structure, training, professionalism, integrity, excellent reputation with the community, pay plan was ok but due to low margin and high volume you couldn't make enough money, just reasonable but not great. My third and last dealership is family owned and it was great for 10 years, excellent pay plan, good honest owners, took great care of its employees and I made great money averaging 18 to 22 cars per month, 3 years ago another company took over and fortunately they didn't change too much, just a few perks we had they got rid of but kept a similar pay plan so my income didn't get affected as much. Car business is very different depending on what dealership and brand you work.

This was very helpful I just got a job at a dealership thanks for the heads up

Thank you ... I am a newly retired teacher at age 68! There is an ad locally for a sales associate and I thought it might be a nice job for a retiree. But I am dreaming. Your video is a wake up. Congrats on your teaching skills. James

Just got hired at a dealership in my city. I’m 22, single, and live alone. So I’m ready to go all in. My goal next year is to make 100k after taxes.

Nice video very informative and good luck with the current market and all that stuff.

Best advise is become the house mouse and the managers will give u the deals it happens in all dealerships

Been a service advisor for 3 years just switch over to sales at a new dealership

How do you decide who to call when making cold calls? How do you get your leads? Do you read off of a phone book? I’m trying to absorb as much knowledge as I possibly can . Thanks

No, I found this video because I was notified via subscribing to your channel. 😉

great sincere video - like a friend who wants to help. I really want to do well and I am all in!

Wow.. you are the reason why I chose to do my OMVIC exam... Love from Toronto❤️

Thank you so much for this video, so so informative!

Great video! I have 5 years of dealership service experience. Looking to move into sales. Thanks for the video

Thanks for sharing your experience !!!

I’m 19 fresh out of high school. I have a little sales experience, but nothing with cars. I just got the job. Need to come back and sign some papers first

Great advice Bro GOD bless you 🙏

What concerns me more is the scheduling, i go to alot of concerts as my personal life enjoyment, you think if i mention this to my future managers letting them know in advanced if i can leave a little earlier to attend my events

Just got my first car sales job today 🙌🏾

Very through and helpful thank you!!

I appreciate your honesty! I was thinking about doing this but I can’t commit to the scheduling

I have an interview with Hyundai tomorrow, I’m 18 I can’t wait I hope I get this position

i’m thinking of taking this job as an apprentice. i’m in the UK and i’m 17 so hopefully this’ll be a good move for me. i have a passion for vehicles and i’m ready to commit.

Thanks bro.. i’ve been thinking about it a lot

Thank you sir, very motivating as you keep it 100% real, yet show the necessary characteristics to succeed.

This video is really good. I want to start working car sales but have no experience but I know cars since I was little so I learn a lot. Every job that I’ve had is sales related so I think that sort of benefits. Are the first months really difficult or does it depend on how you handle it?

Really thinking about getting into car sales myself. I actually work for a car manufacturer right now, but I am wanting to be a closer to family at this point. I already work pretty demanding hours as is, so that’s no big deal. I have had retail experience before, so I feel like I know how to talk to people, at the very least I’m polite, friendly, and honest (at least so I think), but kind of afraid to make that jump.

I start tomorrow super hyped!

Great video man! Appreciate the video!

Wonderful info for beginners boss..appreciate it.

I can't wait to see your review of the new Nissan Ariya. This may be my next Nissan.

I’m 18. Is that a downside to possibly becoming a car salesman. I don’t have any real work experience( as in I’ve never actually had a job) and was wondering what are the chances that the would higher a 18 year old kid with no real work experience?

Good stuff bro Thanks! I have been an entrepreneur for about 20 years. I still have a few businesses I own and run. But I'm at the age where I'm going to need good benefits for my family. My wife suggest for me to get into selling cars. Honestly anything I do I go all in! It has just been a long time I worked for someone. I am experience in sales . Well lets be honest everything is sales in life. My question to you what is a good dealership to work for?

I would like to know do you choose to do 12 hours shift or you have no choice but have to do 12 hours shift for your job?

This helps a lot! Thank you 🙏

Here cause I'm considering a sales job at a dealership. It's basically mine too take.. trying to figure out if I should. First time in sales for me.