Pros and Cons of Working at a Car Dealership

We’ve all experienced a job we haven’t enjoyed. However, if you have the people-skills and the automotive know-how to back it up, being a car salesman can be a fantastic job. Today we’ll go through some of the pros and cons to working as a car salesman, and you can decide whether it’s a spot you want to be in!
Of course there are pros and cons to every job, the working at a dealership is a great experience it might be worth trying out!

Charismatic Personality?

One of the best motivators in the world of sales is the money. Since a salesman is usually paid based on commission, this can be a good thing or a bad thing. If you work really hard and can’t sell a car, that could mean you take home very little money for the month. However, if you are a savvy seller and can help people drive home in a car without needing to cut too many deals, it could mean serious cash flow.
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Ready for a Challenge?

Customer service jobs can be tough, but a salesman has to take on both roles. Not only does your schedule mean you are at the mercy of the shoppers, but the shoppers in this case, car buyers, are mostly free on nights and weekends. If you are looking to work that 9 to 5, a car salesman job might not be for you. However, if you are looking to make potentially serious money and want to sleep in, this schedule might be absolutely perfect.
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Love Learning About the Newest Cars?

But hey! You might just get some perks working on a dealership lot as well. Many times, car salesmen get to drive the demo vehicles on the lot. This not only advertises for the dealership, but it means you might get to drive a nice car on a regular basis. You can also keep an eye on the cars in the lot and drive home in a vehicle for a great price! You are the deal-maker after all!
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