Anyone here work at a dealership?

[porscheguy9999]

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.

[mazdatech177]

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

[curtis73]

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".

[MT-2500]

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

[JLad10687]

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.

[porscheguy9999]

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...

[MT-2500]

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[esturgeon]

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[Allenriddoch]

It totally depends upon the exact position your interested to work. Moreover, as a salesperson your ability to convince people, personality, communication skills matter a lot.