- Jun 26, 2012
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- First Name
- Paul
Hi everyone,
I just recently went to apply for a salesperson position at a large dealership in a major metro area, and was offered the sales job OR new car sales manager because they are splitting stores new and used and the current #2 SM will go to the used side. So they want 2 dedicated new sales managers.
Ive been in the auto industry 2 years, selling 28 cars a month average for all 2 years even from month 1. I made $210k in 2011. I wanted to move to this larger store to make even more because I did my numbers at a smaller suburb store where we were always low on inventory and customers. Also, the new store has a better pay plan. So I think I can do ~$250k in this new store in sales.
OR, they offered me sales manager, obviously next to the experienced guy learning, for $8-12k a month. That seems fair to me for a rookie that doesnt know the job. But I cant figure out how to justify losing that much money to 'move up'. Some people will say 'time off' and easier work schedule. But thats not me, I dont take days off really. I'll work just as hard and for half the money?
What are future salary prospects of a GSM or GM? Also, just because Im a good salesperson, and I do think I could make a good sales manager, I dont really see that I would make a great GM for any reason other than Im good with numbers and information (Mechanical Engineer originally).
Is there an upside to being Sales Manager?
I just recently went to apply for a salesperson position at a large dealership in a major metro area, and was offered the sales job OR new car sales manager because they are splitting stores new and used and the current #2 SM will go to the used side. So they want 2 dedicated new sales managers.
Ive been in the auto industry 2 years, selling 28 cars a month average for all 2 years even from month 1. I made $210k in 2011. I wanted to move to this larger store to make even more because I did my numbers at a smaller suburb store where we were always low on inventory and customers. Also, the new store has a better pay plan. So I think I can do ~$250k in this new store in sales.
OR, they offered me sales manager, obviously next to the experienced guy learning, for $8-12k a month. That seems fair to me for a rookie that doesnt know the job. But I cant figure out how to justify losing that much money to 'move up'. Some people will say 'time off' and easier work schedule. But thats not me, I dont take days off really. I'll work just as hard and for half the money?
What are future salary prospects of a GSM or GM? Also, just because Im a good salesperson, and I do think I could make a good sales manager, I dont really see that I would make a great GM for any reason other than Im good with numbers and information (Mechanical Engineer originally).
Is there an upside to being Sales Manager?