Been on the service side of cars my whole life, I’ve built engines and installed lift kits since I was 19. I am 23 now, I have kicked alcohol and caffeine out of my life as well as prioritize my sleep and eating schedule which has skyrocketed my work ethic and mood. I far surpass even my managers in effort and positive attitude at my current job and I’m going to move into car sales. Tired of working twice as hard as the guy next to me and getting paid the same. My current job has exposed me to sales and I’ve become a lot more comfortable and confident in my sales and social skills. Im ready for my pay to reflect my efforts.
We're literally in the same boat, been working on BMWs for right under five years now and make no where near what the sales guys do for half the work. I'm also 23
Really thinking starting a career in Auto sales. I’ve sold life insurance and luxury furniture before so I’m feeling hopeful. I love the customer interaction and really want to succeed. Glad to have found your channel, gives me some hope in the current market.
The schedule always killed me so I started just taking time when I needed it I just learned to communicate the need to my manager and usually they'd be cool with me going home for lunch or going out to eat with my wife.
I’m not in car sales , but I’m in sales and I agree you have to be all in sales is a skill it takes time to master and learn the ins and outs of the industry and yes u will eventually make money but the real money comes the longer you are in the business.
I’ve been in phone sales for 2 years at Verizon and always been at the top of my team and I have always wanted to do car sales but never knew if I should try and make a switch.
Got a degree in Communications with a minor in Business Administration. Studied to be a politician, didn't work. Wanted to go into HR, but they wouldn't let me from lack of experience. Thinking this might be a good way to start a career using my degree. Got a way with convincing people.
Just started selling for Subaru. You get lots of resources to rely on from the company itself but nothing beats actually getting behind the wheel and walking around different trims and models to better understand the product. Best of luck!
To everyone watching this.. there are sales jobs with a great base salary and commission. It’s just not in the car sales market. My advice… get one of those jobs. Sales is great but it’s feast or famine.
@@Homeboy_BrandoSDRs or BDRs get paid a base + commission. Good Account Executives touch multi six figures in commission + salary. Some solar or roofing companies also pay hourly for door to door as well as Spectrum.
Been thinking about making this move a long time now. I’ve been told I would be good at it but I’m not sure. I love cars. I have experience of delivering cars to customers and sign papers with them and also have customer service experience and sales by working as security before and currently at a uniform company. I like to be through when I do my research and I have some questions myself to make me decide to pull the trigger or not. 1. Do I have to get my omvic license before or after getting hired by a dealership. 1a. If I get hired by dealership would they help pay for the license or it’s something I have to do myself ? 1b. Would I be able to make sales in the first 2 weeks to cover my own expenses if I get hired before finishing my omvic license 2. What’s the best way to go to a dealer and get hired on the spot ? Meaning : what is the appropriate clothes to wear and which dealership are more likely to hire new guys in their 30s 3. What’s the average of commission per car sale and what’s a realistic average of earning in a week especially this economy ? 4. Which dealerships should I focus on to try and get hired at ? All info appreciated and any other information related to them. Thank you in advance Toronto, Ontario
Hello Friend thanks for watching my video! Heres a few answers for You can begin taking the course before you get hired so you are a step ahead of other people apply for the job but eventually a dealership will need to sponsor you and and register you to them. Most dealerships dont pay for the license but every dealership is different. It is fair to say you would start selling in the first two weeks but you cannot legal sell until you have your omvic license Best way to get hired on the spot is in this video th-cam.com/video/veKW22YEbZ0/w-d-xo.html keep commission averages but $400-$500 is fair average if your starting out I would focus on getting hired a dealership attached to a manufacturer example, toyota, ford chrysler etc, avoid "Joes Motors" For more training I have a free webinar you can watch on my website carsunlockedacademy.com Good luck
That's usually when they'll try and UA the trade-in, to make some more money on the front. If you get paid on total deal (which is kinda rare as a sales person), that can make up for it too. But sometimes you do spend 4 hours to make a mini. It happens and is just part of it.
The funniest part about this video is A. Every dealerships pay plan is different some are great others are awful. B.same thing for scheduling it varies however at my current dealership we’re scheduled on average 50-60 every week and they do not tolerate if you come in late or leave early if you have nothing working. Plus good luck asking for time off. C. Lastly if you plan on having any sort of social life with friends, family, your significant other good luck, because your schedule takes away from any time to yourself let alone anyone else
@@gmontana001to get a car sales license u need to pass a criminal record check but it depends what for. You need to get licensed to sell cars. Depends where ur at and what the licensing agency is
As an Auto tech EVEN if it's HELLA SLOWyou HAVE to show up on time and you HAVE TO stay late or until the bell rings to go home. It's so dumb. I rather come in 1 or 2 hours late vs staying at work for 5 hours doing nothing. I've been thinking about doing sales or other service positions.
@@carsunlocked O I do I have a customer engine build I'm doing and body work I could be doing ... BUT due to having low days losing money inhibits that. Just like you I only get paid for fixing cars . And being at work from 12pm to 6pm with no work Doesnt pay ,what little i have in, bills and my projects .. nor does it allow my to elevate to a higher financial state. Stuck in Limbo atm.. I'm searching for alternatives for sure
I got out after being fired from 2 dealerships back to back. Ive worked at 3 dealerships, one of which was a used lot i worked for almost 4 years. I was fired and got another job at a nissan selling new cars and later dodge. All i can say infailed miserably and lost my spark. Now i cant get an interview or dealerships dont take me serious. Going back to an hourly job. The car industry killed me from the inside completely. To many snakes.
@carsunlocked it turned me into a snake as well. I can say this hits because I also fell into being one of those salespeople who'd do anything to close a sale even if it meant selling a car way over sticker price knowing how bad the customers situation was. Once I started at bigger franchise dealership, I started to feel guilty about the way managers and sales people where and I soon realized what I had turned into. I did what was right and was being transparent with people about their situation and was fired for not selling. They told me we are there to sell, not be financial advisors.
Retired NYPD sergeant here. Just got into Mazda sales. Definitely not for me. *Long shifts. *$250 profit on New Cars. *The manager uses sales associates move cars from one lot to another for several hours. *Complete mismanagement. *Customers sit around for hours trying to close the deal with the finance manager. *No structure, no ethics, no courtesy. *Hate it.👈
@@carsunlocked I have been in the car business for about 3 years now. I have consistently made over $100,000 every single year!! I sell between 15-20 cars a month consistently. This is a very lucrative business but you have to work extremely hard. I usually get salesman of the month as well.
Don’t come into this industry for just a pay check. We are here to earn our pay not just collect it. This industry makes a lot because of how much work is involved and how much reward there is
You guys in America actually get decent commission. Come and work in the uk in car sales. You can work 12 hours a day eight days a week and still make nothing. They don’t like paying you or giving you time off. If you make a hundred a car you are balling ( but not 😢 not at all )
Been on the service side of cars my whole life, I’ve built engines and installed lift kits since I was 19. I am 23 now, I have kicked alcohol and caffeine out of my life as well as prioritize my sleep and eating schedule which has skyrocketed my work ethic and mood. I far surpass even my managers in effort and positive attitude at my current job and I’m going to move into car sales. Tired of working twice as hard as the guy next to me and getting paid the same. My current job has exposed me to sales and I’ve become a lot more comfortable and confident in my sales and social skills. Im ready for my pay to reflect my efforts.
awesome my friend be sure to check out my carsunlockedacademy.com sales training for more info
Super smart choices at a young age. Good for you!
Dude… You are on the RIGHT track my friend. Go get it!
We're literally in the same boat, been working on BMWs for right under five years now and make no where near what the sales guys do for half the work. I'm also 23
Really thinking starting a career in Auto sales. I’ve sold life insurance and luxury furniture before so I’m feeling hopeful. I love the customer interaction and really want to succeed. Glad to have found your channel, gives me some hope in the current market.
unreal buddy Glad I could help check out my carsunlockedacademy.com for more training
The schedule always killed me so I started just taking time when I needed it I just learned to communicate the need to my manager and usually they'd be cool with me going home for lunch or going out to eat with my wife.
yea theres not many jobs that you can just step out from if you need to
Besides selling to the customer, how hard is the basic job? Getting the paperwork? Logging into the computer? Processing the sale?
all easy work my friend
chris is a good kid..bought a murano off him about 18 months ago. hes ok.. needs a bigger office.. ;)
thanks for your support Robin I was able to get a bigger office! next time your in town pop in to check it out!
Very informative video Chris, I bought 2 cars from his dealership he’s a great salesperson.
always a pleasure zum
If there was a car salesman to trust, I would definitely trust you. 💙
Why?
thanks for being a top supporter Stephen!
@@carsunlocked 🥰
I’m not in car sales , but I’m in sales and I agree you have to be all in sales is a skill it takes time to master and learn the ins and outs of the industry and yes u will eventually make money but the real money comes the longer you are in the business.
thanks so much for watching!
I’ve been in phone sales for 2 years at Verizon and always been at the top of my team and I have always wanted to do car sales but never knew if I should try and make a switch.
phone sales is exactly where I started my dude
35 years old, about to get into the sales position. Nervous but anxious
besure to check out my carsunlockedacademy.com for some free training!
42 and about to do the same.
Hows the sales going guys?
@eanross1772 going good. First month sold 14 1/2 Cars.
how much money did you make for your sales? i just got hired today and i want to know what to expect
Got a degree in Communications with a minor in Business Administration. Studied to be a politician, didn't work. Wanted to go into HR, but they wouldn't let me from lack of experience. Thinking this might be a good way to start a career using my degree. Got a way with convincing people.
certainly would benefit you thanks for watching
Any tips for learning about the cars as there are various brands with different trims,years,functions and features.
Google
internet is your best resource
Just started selling for Subaru. You get lots of resources to rely on from the company itself but nothing beats actually getting behind the wheel and walking around different trims and models to better understand the product. Best of luck!
I have watched a lots of videos of yours, a quick question about a mic you have on the table, tell me about it please
its a blue yeti mike I mainly use it for making phone calls and recording videos
To everyone watching this.. there are sales jobs with a great base salary and commission. It’s just not in the car sales market. My advice… get one of those jobs. Sales is great but it’s feast or famine.
im here to feast
What kind of sales jobs are like that?
@@Homeboy_Brandogood question
@@Homeboy_BrandoSDRs or BDRs get paid a base + commission. Good Account Executives touch multi six figures in commission + salary.
Some solar or roofing companies also pay hourly for door to door as well as Spectrum.
Been thinking about making this move a long time now. I’ve been told I would be good at it but I’m not sure. I love cars. I have experience of delivering cars to customers and sign papers with them and also have customer service experience and sales by working as security before and currently at a uniform company. I like to be through when I do my research and I have some questions myself to make me decide to pull the trigger or not.
1. Do I have to get my omvic license before or after getting hired by a dealership.
1a. If I get hired by dealership would they help pay for the license or it’s something I have to do myself ? 1b. Would I be able to make sales in the first 2 weeks to cover my own expenses if I get hired before finishing my omvic license
2. What’s the best way to go to a dealer and get hired on the spot ? Meaning : what is the appropriate clothes to wear and which dealership are more likely to hire new guys in their 30s
3. What’s the average of commission per car sale and what’s a realistic average of earning in a week especially this economy ?
4. Which dealerships should I focus on to try and get hired at ?
All info appreciated and any other information related to them. Thank you in advance
Toronto, Ontario
Hello Friend thanks for watching my video! Heres a few answers for
You can begin taking the course before you get hired so you are a step ahead of other people apply for the job but eventually a dealership will need to sponsor you and and register you to them.
Most dealerships dont pay for the license but every dealership is different. It is fair to say you would start selling in the first two weeks but you cannot legal sell until you have your omvic license
Best way to get hired on the spot is in this video th-cam.com/video/veKW22YEbZ0/w-d-xo.html
keep commission averages but $400-$500 is fair average if your starting out
I would focus on getting hired a dealership attached to a manufacturer example, toyota, ford chrysler etc, avoid "Joes Motors"
For more training I have a free webinar you can watch on my website carsunlockedacademy.com
Good luck
dealerships running adds with the rebates and then $3-$4 k discounts means a salesperson won't make gross and make minis
im happy with my earnings
That's usually when they'll try and UA the trade-in, to make some more money on the front. If you get paid on total deal (which is kinda rare as a sales person), that can make up for it too. But sometimes you do spend 4 hours to make a mini. It happens and is just part of it.
I’ve been doing it for 2 years I’m 22 but I’ve decided to go back to school
keep growing my dude
Hi Chris! I want to be a carsalesperson too. is it required to have omvic first before i apply?
Thank you.
no it is not
Good info, thank you!
thanks for watching
The funniest part about this video is
A. Every dealerships pay plan is different some are great others are awful.
B.same thing for scheduling it varies however at my current dealership we’re scheduled on average 50-60 every week and they do not tolerate if you come in late or leave early if you have nothing working. Plus good luck asking for time off.
C. Lastly if you plan on having any sort of social life with friends, family, your significant other good luck, because your schedule takes away from any time to yourself let alone anyone else
damnnn dude you need to find the balance
Do you have to pay a higher tax rate on commissions like you do with bonuses?
it depends where you live but no it should be the same as income earned
Hey Chris, can someone work at a dealership with a background?
not sure what you mean by background???
@@carsunlocked like prior convictions, felonies etc
@@gmontana001to get a car sales license u need to pass a criminal record check but it depends what for. You need to get licensed to sell cars. Depends where ur at and what the licensing agency is
Do car salesman also have a base salary, or is it strictly just commission. Or does that vary from dealership to dealership?
just depends on the dealership
u dont want base salary in car sales ur setting urself up for failure if ur thinking about a base
As an Auto tech EVEN if it's HELLA SLOWyou HAVE to show up on time and you HAVE TO stay late or until the bell rings to go home. It's so dumb. I rather come in 1 or 2 hours late vs staying at work for 5 hours doing nothing. I've been thinking about doing sales or other service positions.
theres always something to do even if its slow
@@carsunlocked O I do I have a customer engine build I'm doing and body work I could be doing ... BUT due to having low days losing money inhibits that. Just like you I only get paid for fixing cars . And being at work from 12pm to 6pm with no work Doesnt pay ,what little i have in, bills and my projects .. nor does it allow my to elevate to a higher financial state. Stuck in Limbo atm.. I'm searching for alternatives for sure
That’s funny. I’m getting ready to get into the car industry. I just said to myself I’m not gonna date anybody I meet at work.
never say never lol
I got out after being fired from 2 dealerships back to back. Ive worked at 3 dealerships, one of which was a used lot i worked for almost 4 years. I was fired and got another job at a nissan selling new cars and later dodge. All i can say infailed miserably and lost my spark. Now i cant get an interview or dealerships dont take me serious. Going back to an hourly job. The car industry killed me from the inside completely. To many snakes.
he who is without sin cast the first stone
@carsunlocked it turned me into a snake as well. I can say this hits because I also fell into being one of those salespeople who'd do anything to close a sale even if it meant selling a car way over sticker price knowing how bad the customers situation was. Once I started at bigger franchise dealership, I started to feel guilty about the way managers and sales people where and I soon realized what I had turned into. I did what was right and was being transparent with people about their situation and was fired for not selling. They told me we are there to sell, not be financial advisors.
Thank you bro, that’s very informative video
Glad it was helpful!
Retired NYPD sergeant here. Just got into Mazda sales. Definitely not for me.
*Long shifts.
*$250 profit on New Cars.
*The manager uses sales associates move cars from one lot to another for several hours.
*Complete mismanagement.
*Customers sit around for hours trying to close the deal with the finance manager.
*No structure, no ethics, no courtesy.
*Hate it.👈
doesnt seem like your in the right dealership thats for sure
This guy definitely played Jr. B
never been a hockey guy
Is 27 old to be successful in this industry?
Yes, once you're 27 youre too old to switch careers or do anything with your life
you can do what ever you want , if you get up in the morning and commit to it🤷🏽♂️
dont give him that advice 27 is not to old at all
I started selling cars at 34! Lol
And I'm about to at 44.
Notice how he doesn't mention income. The one thing that everybody wants to know..
Hello Mr Mountain I made a video just for you th-cam.com/video/rc4dQhmoX4s/w-d-xo.html
@@carsunlocked I have been in the car business for about 3 years now. I have consistently made over $100,000 every single year!! I sell between 15-20 cars a month consistently. This is a very lucrative business but you have to work extremely hard. I usually get salesman of the month as well.
Don’t come into this industry for just a pay check. We are here to earn our pay not just collect it. This industry makes a lot because of how much work is involved and how much reward there is
In 2024 pay matters believe it or not@@honoramd6176
You guys in America actually get decent commission. Come and work in the uk in car sales. You can work 12 hours a day eight days a week and still make nothing. They don’t like paying you or giving you time off. If you make a hundred a car you are balling ( but not 😢 not at all )
weird i live in canada
Weird there’s only 7 days in a week
Funny how you attempt to compare your job as a car salesmen as to that of a physician.
Also funny why you wonder why car salesmen are never trusted.
there are many comparisons