How much do car sales people earn?

[MKH9130]

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!

Edited by MKH9130 on Tuesday 25th March 21:54

[MKH9130]

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?

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

Lol, that sounds like an interview question I think it is better to have a job where you're actually interested in what you're doing/selling which is the one thing missing from my current job!

Regards pay, I thought it was considerably less than that. How much would that be made out of commission?

[MKH9130]

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.

[MKH9130]

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.

I see you're a DP in Sussex. Want to employ me?



Is there a big divide between the marques in terms of expected salary?

[MKH9130]

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? Sounds a bit like my current role, acting as a broker between the buyer and seller (and often getting caught in the crossfire!)

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