che.revis@sbcglobal.net asked:
I need a job. I was wanting to be a car salesman. I think i would make a great salesman. I have took 21 honors classes throughout my High School career. I go to college and high school at the same time now. I own and operate my own ebay business. what chances do I have at getting hired on at a car dealership as a sales person? I have never sold cars, and I have no employment history.
I need a job. I was wanting to be a car salesman. I think i would make a great salesman. I have took 21 honors classes throughout my High School career. I go to college and high school at the same time now. I own and operate my own ebay business. what chances do I have at getting hired on at a car dealership as a sales person? I have never sold cars, and I have no employment history.
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I think you need to be 21!!!
i think you COULD get it, but the chances are low because they AUTOMATICALLY consider us teenagers as irresponsible.
GOOD LUCK!!
I have seen salespeople hired under 18 before, but its rare. If you find a dealer willing to put you on the floor, you will most likely just be bird-dogging for another, seasoned salesperson. That means you would greet people, ask a few questions, then hand them over to another salesperson. It is not common to do this, but I have seen it on a few occasions.
At 17, your best bet is to go talk to the manager. Tell him you want to be in sales, you want to learn the business. As others have said, he may put you on as a lot porter, detailer, or some other capacity until you turn 18.
If they do that, though, do not th ink you are JUST a porter or detailer. Talk to friends, family, complete strangers who want cars. Bring them in to the store and introduce them to a salesperson or manager. If they see that you are taking the initiative to bring in business, it will greatly help your progression.
As a sales manager, I look for people who are decisive, assertive, and professional. If you go in with those attributes, and make your case, you will at least find some opportunities.
Cheers and good luck!
no matter how good you are, they cant hire you because you are under 21. Try something else for now…
if you know someone in the business then its worth a shot….but you have to sell cars to make money.
you might be better off getting a few years experience at a job that involves customer service like being a checker at your local food market
haha…. you HAVE TO BE atleast 18, and some prefer not to hire you until you are atleast 21. I sold cars for 3 years.
For Insurance reasons you need to be at least 18.
for laws, it will vary by state/province… a dealer in your area should know.
bring something you want to sell to the sales manager into his office, sell it to him and then ask him for a job…. don’t tell him your age off the bat, why should you? eventually they need it for records, but if you can legally do the work, they can’t legally hold your age against you