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Explore a dynamic career as an automobile salesperson, where you'll sell new and used cars and trucks, showcase their features, and guide clients through test drives. In this role, you'll handle paperwork for credit checks and loans, work varied hours including weekends, and engage with customers both in-showroom and on the lot. Skills required include effective communication, teamwork, and goal achievement. With a median salary around $41,230 and ample job opportunities in Pennsylvania, this career path offers growth and rewarding experiences for automotive enthusiasts.
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2 – Job Description • Sell new and used cars / trucks • Show vehicle's features and options • Take clients on test drives • Explain & do paperwork for credit checks and loans • Work varied hours - weekends and evenings • Work in office, showroom, lot, and on the road
3 – Skills Needed • Match person with right vehicle • Demonstrating car features / options • Preparing and explaining paperwork • Speaking clearly to clients and persuading them • Working well with others • Meeting goals and deadlines
4 – Math / Technical • Determine the value of trade-ins • Calculating prices with tax, trade-in, fees, discounts • Using computer programs to apply for loans, order new cars, set up warranties… • Special Courses: Business Math, Auto Service Technology
5 – Training and Education • Obtain Driver's License • Apply to jobs and work your way up • Possibly start in automobile parts department • Research information on various cars you are selling
6 - Salary • Average yearly salary $41,230 • $3,436 per month • $825 per week • $21 per hour but earned in chunks on commission http://vwkombi.com/photos/volkscars/Images/Cars.jpg
7 – Job Outlook • Area is growing (somewhat faster in other parts of the country) • Many opportunities with 7,000 in PA
9 – Range of Salaries • My starting salary would be about 10,000. • My highest salary could be up to 100,000. • The top half is more spread out so I would need to work very hard to earn the higher amounts. • The median (average) person earns 40,000.
10 – Is This Job For You? • Enjoyable tasks – talking to people, explaining cars • Really like learning about different cars • Don't mind working flexible hours • Seems hard to apply at first • Must learn how to fill out complex paperwork • Overall, this is a good job for me! • Thank you for your time and attention!
11 - Bibliography Automobile Salesperson (Occupation Profile).” Coin Career Community. http://www.coin3.com (9 Sept. 2010). Another one or two sources.