Im considering getting a job at my local Chrysler/Jeep dealership (Walser Chrysler Jeep in Hopkins if anyone here lives in MN). It also happens to be the same place where I bought my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, so would that at all be somthing that would put me ahead of another applicant? And I know the salesman so could he have any influence on the management? Anyone who works at a dealership please reply with advice. Thanks.

well i guess it would depend on what position you were applying for. if its service dept, then i certainly hope they wouldnt hire you based on a salespersons recommendation. youll need experience and previoous qualifications/training to put you ahead of others. and then once you get the job, you gotta be good at it, not much room for error in my field

Personality puts you ahead. Often times they can see what makes a good salesperson from a mile away. Typically you'll go through a training period which kinda separates the men from the boys (no patriarchal references intended) but the worst that will happen is you don't sell anything and you move on.

I was a terrible salesperson. I only lasted about 3 months, but I understand why I failed, I understand what it took to be a good salesperson, I just wasn't "it".

Dealerships are like the old gray mare/horse.
They are not what the used to be.
I do not think buying a car is going to put you ahead of anyone else.
You are entering a dog eat dog world there.
Some people have got it and some have not.
Do some thinking on it before you jump at it.
I am a old country boy so.
And remember the grass always looks better on the other side of the fence.
Good Luck
MT

Well, I know a service person at a local Jeep dealership around here and because I knew him I got the job so apparently an employee reference is good. I ended up not taking the job.

Thanks for the advice. The position is in the service department making transactions and all that. But the more I think about it, the more it seems like I would hate it after a while. And dealerships have a reputation for being hostile work places (at least in my mind). But the service dept. might be better. I dont know really. If anyone could give me an idea of what the enviroment of the service dept. versus the showroom is, that would be great. I may just look into it and decide its not for me. Who knows...