How much do car sales people earn?
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What is the average salary for a car salesperson (basic+commission)?
Does it differ if you work for a supposed prestige marque as opposed to a less prestige marque?
I'm currently training as a Surveyor whilst cutting my teeth selling commercial property (Have previously sold residential property too) but not sure its what I really want to be doing as I am finding rather UNstimulating.
I'm quite successful in selling property as I take a different approach to most commercial (and residential) agents in that I am honest and not pushy! Not sure if this approach would work with selling cars (Just kidding) but I reckon I would be good at it and I have a passion for cars that I simply don't have for buildings!
Edit for missing critical word!
Does it differ if you work for a supposed prestige marque as opposed to a less prestige marque?
I'm currently training as a Surveyor whilst cutting my teeth selling commercial property (Have previously sold residential property too) but not sure its what I really want to be doing as I am finding rather UNstimulating.
I'm quite successful in selling property as I take a different approach to most commercial (and residential) agents in that I am honest and not pushy! Not sure if this approach would work with selling cars (Just kidding) but I reckon I would be good at it and I have a passion for cars that I simply don't have for buildings!
Edit for missing critical word!
Edited by MKH9130 on Tuesday 25th March 21:54
stockhatcher said:
you say you have a passion for cars? how will you translate this when dealing with an 85 year old customer bying a second hand 1.0 L Polo Fox?![hehe](/inc/images/hehe.gif)
in answer to your question : about £30k on average depending on the busy - ness of the showroom.
Lol, that sounds like an interview question ![hehe](/inc/images/hehe.gif)
in answer to your question : about £30k on average depending on the busy - ness of the showroom.
Edited by stockhatcher on Tuesday 25th March 21:41
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Regards pay, I thought it was considerably less than that. How much would that be made out of commission?
paoloh said:
Basic between £10 - £12k with 10% bonnet commission. For example, £1k profit=£100 commission.
How does that translate in an average month/year? Ie, what would be the expected number of units shifted?My current firm works with a much much lower commission (1.5% of profit) but my basic salary is considerably higher. I.e. the often huge effort in getting a property from the market to completion may warrant the company with an income of £2k, but I would only see £30 of that.
paoloh said:
MKH9130 said:
paoloh said:
Basic between £10 - £12k with 10% bonnet commission. For example, £1k profit=£100 commission.
How does that translate in an average month/year? Ie, what would be the expected number of units shifted?My current firm works with a much much lower commission (1.5% of profit) but my basic salary is considerably higher. I.e. the often huge effort in getting a property from the market to completion may warrant the company with an income of £2k, but I would only see £30 of that.
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A decent salesman should sell 15 to 20 units a month.
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Is there a big divide between the marques in terms of expected salary?
paoloh said:
Not really.
At main dealers, your Sales Manager will dictate how many sales you make by either making or breaking a deal.
An Independant dealer will give you more scope and freedom.
Where are you based?
Ah, so when the salesman goes off for a word with his manager it isn't just a sales tactic, then? At main dealers, your Sales Manager will dictate how many sales you make by either making or breaking a deal.
An Independant dealer will give you more scope and freedom.
Where are you based?
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I'm currently based in Hove but my work takes me anywhere from Chichester to Eastbourne and up to Redhill.
Edited by MKH9130 on Tuesday 25th March 22:14
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