TennisandSales

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I really feel bad for care sales folks

I ended up buying a car this weekend. and I have to say....idk how car sales folks do it.

I had probably about 20 ppl reach out to me once I started putting info on line (that was my 1st mistake)

But when I think about WHY i ended up going to the dealer and talking with the rep that I did it was really all luck.

The rep happened to call me at a good time and I had already decided I was going to go to that dealer.

I knew exactly what I wanted and he just had to show me what I wanted and boom. deal closed.

You ether have what I want or you dont, Idk how care sales reps get a constant pipeline of prospects.

seems insanely hard.

Also going through other ppls sales processes, as a salesperson, is just brutal. 😂

shout out to all the savages killin it in the care sales game, how do you do it??

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CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Ughhh I'm trying to make my old ass car go as long as I possibly can.

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

i know the feeling!! this is the first time in my life that I have been able to purchase a car BEFORE it dies.

Every other time if had to buy a car its because my current car is in the shop and cant even be moved.

this felt like a really nice life moment haha

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Congratulations. You've made it. 😆

antiASKHOLE

Tycoon

Bravado's Resident Asshole

I'm not sure how they really do it either. It's an item that, like you said, either people need or they don't. Not as much middle ground on that decision or scenario.

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Inspired a fantastic podcast: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/513/129-cars

Sunbunny31

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Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Thanks for this!

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

129 cars in a month????? #*@&#!

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

129 for the dealership in a month.

Probably one of the best podcast episodes ever -- even if you're not a "This America Life" fan. I re-listen at least once a year. Second only to this one: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/109/notes-on-camp

jefe

Arsonist

🍁

Not looking forward to being in your shoes next month

NotCreativeEnough

Big Shot

Professional Day Ruiner

I worked in car sales for several years. Getting clients is 100% luck based on floor traffic. You have to be a closer because generating leads is basically non existent.

And like you said, more often than not it comes down to if you have the car the customer wants or not.

Sure you’re selling them on the payment, extended warranty, etc. But most people have a rough expectation of where the payment should be for the car they’re coming to look at. And if they don’t, they typically have bad credit and just want whatever you can get them approved for the loan on.

Add to that 10+ hour days 6 days a week, no work life balance, outside in shitty weather, and being 100% commission, idk why anyone would do it. But I know some people who genuinely enjoy it so good for them I guess.

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

yeaahhhh all of those things are a BIG no for me dog. 😂

But yeah I know a few ppl that just CRUSH it every month, every year and im just really impressed by that haha.

hh456

Celebrated Contributor

sales

i have a buddy who sells subarus in the northeast. he's been selling cars since he graduated high school, wouldnt have it any other way. he loves it, makes well over 100k and is all around happy. its a tough gig but some people love it.

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

im glad he is one of those people!

0PercentCloseRate

Politicker

Oh boy

Is anybody selling cares? I've lost motivation could use something to care about

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

haha are you looking to get into the field???

SaaSam

Politicker

Account Executive

I've always wondered about this as well. At the end of the day most people know what car they want and about what they should expect to pay. At the end of the day, when I go to buy a car, I'm just going to go to the place that has what I'm looking for. I guess if I was deciding between the same car at two different dealerships, my decision would come down to cost and if I liked the salesman.

1nbatopshotfan

Politicker

Sales

The last time I bought a car I just handed them a print out from True car (I think that’s what I used) with the specs and price I wanted.

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

booom cant get much easier than that!

sketchysales

Politicker

Sales Manager

Just closed out on a new car as well (2022 Tacoma baby) but had a pretty good experience all in, very little pressure. I didn't do any info online, just went to a reputable dealership, kind of knew what I wanted, probably knew more about vehicle than the sales guy but he got the answers to the question I did have and showed me the car which was the main thing. My situation in purchasing was a bit unique and a bit of a headache for him and the dealership so I got him a bottle of Jameson for the trouble. I read into how they work a bit and it seems like (Toyota at least) reps get a percentage of profit as commission.

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I really feel bad for care sales folks

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