[blee123]

I know there is already a "any car salesman" thread here but it is so dead that i thought I would make a new thread where the sole purpose is to share resources and tips for gaining our license and what we should aware of (deadlines) etc. This can be seen as a "resource/advice" thread

We can also list our experiences from applying online, paying for fees, to actually going for the exam etc

This thread may help answer questions that we may all have and by contributing, we can all help each other out :thumbs: I would also like to meet some of you "future" or current car salesman in person so we can have an advice/tips sharing session

so i'll start off with 2 questions:

1. Who here is planning to become a car salesman in the near 6 months-1 year?

for me, I am planning to apply in January of 2013

2. Some people have told me that you can apply at a dealership first and then once they hire you, you then go apply for the VSA license? (so you can be guranteed a position and not have to waste time looking for a dealership right after you get your license)

lets fire away guys !!! :thumbs: :accepted:

[Jgresch]

2. Yes. But there is a better chance of getting hired if you already have a licence.

On a side note, the vsa course was the biggest waste of time and money thus far in my life.

[blee123]

2. Yes. But there is a better chance of getting hired if you already have a licence.

On a side note, the vsa course was the biggest waste of time and money thus far in my life.

thanks for the first reply !

so which dealership you working sales at right now?

well the VSA license is manditory so even if its a waste of $, you still gota take it in order to become a legal sales in B.C :concentrate:

[Jgresch]

I don't work sales any more. Didn't do it for too long, maybe just over a year, with jp auto group. Where are you thinking of applying?

[blee123]

I don't work sales any more. Didn't do it for too long, maybe just over a year, with jp auto group. Where are you thinking of applying?

I am thinking of applying to more mainstream dealerships and no second hand kingsway dealer bullshit :fullofwin:

I plan on becoming a car sales because i am a manager at a current retail store and have a very broad customer base that may become my future customer base if i were to get into the business.

People keep questioning me on why i keep on wanting to become a car sales. I want to do it because its in my interest and i can throw all the hobby/free time/weekend bullshit aside because i am always :alone: anyways

Being a good sales person is in my genes so maybe this job is really meant for me

[blee123]

I don't work sales any more. Didn't do it for too long, maybe just over a year, with jp auto group. Where are you thinking of applying?

JP as in Jim Pattison? which brand did you work for?

[mr_chin]

how do you become a car salesman without any sales experience?

[BrRsn]

how do you become a car salesman without any sales experience?

Practice selling household items on the street corner, then once you can do that proficiently you can move up.



In all seriousness, I work in sales. It's very stressful, and out of every 10 new hires, 5 quit. A lot of people cannot handle rejection and rude customers. I deal with whiny/bitchy people all the time at my place of work. I got a quick wit and a decent sense of humour though so if I can't diffuse the situation, I just act like a dick right back; at least I get a laugh out of it.

[Glove]

good luck with that, your going to need it

[blee123]

Practice selling household items on the street corner, then once you can do that proficiently you can move up.



In all seriousness, I work in sales. It's very stressful, and out of every 10 new hires, 5 quit. A lot of people cannot handle rejection and rude customers. I deal with whiny/bitchy people all the time at my place of work. I got a quick wit and a decent sense of humour though so if I can't diffuse the situation, I just act like a dick right back; at least I get a laugh out of it.

you work as a car sales or just "sales" in general? I've been in general sales for 12.5 years and i think i have seen all sorts of customers out there so i definately have no problems dealing with them

[TheSalesman]

You should be able to get a car salesman job anywhere especially if you have previous sales experience.

Don't take the VSA course too seriously like Jgresch said, its the biggest waste of time and money. I think some people spend a lot of time doing the test and going over it 2-3 times.

Just go apply somewhere and if you get hired, you can start right away without the license. You will get a temporary license that is 60 days or whatever it is and if you don't like the job, you can leave without going to the course and wasting your $400.

[blee123]

You should be able to get a car salesman job anywhere especially if you have previous sales experience.

Don't take the VSA course too seriously like Jgresch said, its the biggest waste of time and money. I think some people spend a lot of time doing the test and going over it 2-3 times.

Just go apply somewhere and if you get hired, you can start right away without the license. You will get a temporary license that is 60 days or whatever it is and if you don't like the job, you can leave without going to the course and wasting your $400.

mind if i ask you, what dealership u are working for? and could u shed some light on the daily schedule as a car salesman? (from what time u have to be at the dealership to getting off for work)

Since its like being self employed, can you go on a lunch break whenever you want?

[tofu1413]

i slept through my VSA course :fuckthatshit:

[blee123]

i slept through my VSA course :fuckthatshit:

which dealership u working at?

[tofu1413]

southside nissan

[hchang]

southside nissan

Thought I read somewhere that you were at Mitsubishi?

[Energy]

He changes jobs like he changes cars.

[tofu1413]

Thought I read somewhere that you were at Mitsubishi?

left because got offered a job @ nissan!

He changes jobs like he changes cars.

at least I have a job! :ilied:

[TheSalesman]

mind if i ask you, what dealership u are working for? and could u shed some light on the daily schedule as a car salesman? (from what time u have to be at the dealership to getting off for work)

Since its like being self employed, can you go on a lunch break whenever you want?


I don't work at a dealership anymore.
I was working 9-3 and 3-9 and it rotates everyday.
If I work Friday, I get sat/sun off. If I get Friday off, I work sat/sun and obviously all the extra time I spend going into work from appointments.
I worked 9-9 before. I even stayed from 9-11pm a couple times....2 hours after we closed.
Lunch breaks are pretty much whenever you want. Just let the other sales guys know. I always went out to eat.

[Excelsis]

Practice selling household items on the street corner, then once you can do that proficiently you can move up.




this would actually help lol, or at least going door to door and saying hi

the more you learn how to handle different people the better you get at it

[blee123]

I don't work at a dealership anymore.
I was working 9-3 and 3-9 and it rotates everyday.
If I work Friday, I get sat/sun off. If I get Friday off, I work sat/sun and obviously all the extra time I spend going into work from appointments.
I worked 9-9 before. I even stayed from 9-11pm a couple times....2 hours after we closed.
Lunch breaks are pretty much whenever you want. Just let the other sales guys know. I always went out to eat.

Did u say on the other thread that u worked for Honda? which dealership btw?

[TheSalesman]

What other thread? Used to work at kIngsway honda

[blee123]

What other thread? Used to work at kIngsway honda

the "any car salesman here" thread.

So you still in the industry or are you doing something else right now? how long were u at Kingsway Honda for?

[Tim Budong]

Practice selling household items on the street corner, then once you can do that proficiently you can move up.



In all seriousness, I work in sales. It's very stressful, and out of every 10 new hires, 5 quit. A lot of people cannot handle rejection and rude customers. I deal with whiny/bitchy people all the time at my place of work. I got a quick wit and a decent sense of humour though so if I can't diffuse the situation, I just act like a dick right back; at least I get a laugh out of it.

in my experience of sales, if you can handle wireless sales, nothing can stand in your way.

I have never done car sales, but i can imagine the stress level. Cellular will test your patience with people, I can guarantee this.

[blee123]

Folks who are wanting to enter the car sales industry but is too shy to post here, feel free to pm me and we can discuss through inbox :thumbs:

thanks!

[falcon]

Really, all you need to do is hit the pavement. If you really wanted, you could have a job in car sales by the weekend. They will pay for your course (or part of it) and you'll have to meet quotas to stay on. It really costs them nothing to hire a noobie since you'll likely work off straight commission to start.

[Galactic_Phantom]

I hope I don't get my first fails for my noob question but here I go.
Is this job possible for a student that goes to school 2 days a week? I don't mind working for the other 4 or 5 days and to do what i can to meet a sales goal or whatnot. What kind of age groups do these dealerships usually hire? And requirement/qualities they look for? Thanks in advance

[Tim Budong]

I hope I don't get my first fails for my noob question but here I go.
Is this job possible for a student that goes to school 2 days a week? I don't mind working for the other 4 or 5 days and to do what i can to meet a sales goal or whatnot. What kind of age groups do these dealerships usually hire? And requirement/qualities they look for? Thanks in advance

why not! I dont work in car industry, but your goals/targets will reflect the hours you work.

[blee123]

I hope I don't get my first fails for my noob question but here I go.
Is this job possible for a student that goes to school 2 days a week? I don't mind working for the other 4 or 5 days and to do what i can to meet a sales goal or whatnot. What kind of age groups do these dealerships usually hire? And requirement/qualities they look for? Thanks in advance

how old are you btw? I'm sure your timetable is good for the job

[Galactic_Phantom]

19 and no class 5 for almost a year :(
I guess this thought will have to be put on hold for a couple more years eh

[ckompressor]

what does the average car saleman make in vancouver? I'm thinking of moving there and trying out car sales. Been doing cellular sales pretty much the last 9 years.

[blee123]

If anyone is going to take the VSA course in the next few months, pm me and we can be reource/study buddies !!

thanks again

[blee123]

944 views on this thread and no one is looking to become a car salesman in the future?

post your thoughts guys !

[tru_blue]

i'm looking to become a car salesman soon too, I just pm'd you my contact # ! Lets meet up soon !!

anyone else interested?

[blee123]

i'm looking to become a car salesman soon too, I just pm'd you my contact # ! Lets meet up soon !!

anyone else interested?

ok got your pm, will meet with you soon !

[tofu1413]

not much to study for :fuckthatshit: its an open book test
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[jasonc]

hope you dont live in vancouver.

you always get off when the traffic is the worst. tried both ways hw99 and hw1. would take at least 2 hours to get home from the vsa in surrey.

[TheSalesman]

hope you dont live in vancouver.

you always get off when the traffic is the worst. tried both ways hw99 and hw1. would take at least 2 hours to get home from the vsa in surrey.
It's only 2 days. And I remember it was about 45mins each way.
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[blee123]

^ I live in East Richmond (cambie and garden city), how long do u think it'll take me to get to the VSA class in surrey? Drive that is.

Class starts at 8 30am?

[blee123]

hope you dont live in vancouver.

you always get off when the traffic is the worst. tried both ways hw99 and hw1. would take at least 2 hours to get home from the vsa in surrey.

well, u can always chill in surrey till the traffic calms down before heading home......no one told u to leave right at peak hour

[tru_blue]

It's only 2 days. And I remember it was about 45mins each way.
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do u remember what time the classes start at?

[blee123]

do u remember what time the classes start at?

8 30am-5pm

[Gtrr33]

Lets talk about HIGH turnovers in the sales dept.

Do dealership actually help sales staff to be successful?
What is the minimum base pay?
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[blee123]

just registered for the Vehicle sales course that starts on october 23rd. Anyone happen to be in that class ?

[tru_blue]

just registered for the Vehicle sales course that starts on october 23rd. Anyone happen to be in that class ?

i'm in the November class !

[peter@LP]

Hi There guys,

Our dealerships have a few openings for sales. PM me if anyone is interested or know some one that are interested.

For more info and detail PM your number or email and I'll get back to you.

[blee123]

Hi There guys,

Our dealerships have a few openings for sales. PM me if anyone is interested or know some one that are interested.

For more info and detail PM your number or email and I'll get back to you.

can you post up your dealership website so we can take a look before pm'ing you?

I'm sure some of us would want to know what kind of dealership you guys are first.

thanks !

[peter@LP]

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