Best way to get a job at a dealership?

[mbp487]

If anyone in the Orange County (California) knows of any entry level job openings at a dealership or knows the best way to get your foot in the door could you please give me some tips as to what a dealer would be looking for? I dont have any mechanical experience so I would be looking for a job on the PR/Sales side of the dealership. Thanks!

[MeineFolks'wagen]

If anyone in the Orange County (California) knows of any entry level job openings at a dealership or knows the best way to get your foot in the door could you please give me some tips as to what a dealer would be looking for? I dont have any mechanical experience so I would be looking for a job on the PR/Sales side of the dealership. Thanks!

Usually just apply - in my experience, most dealerships are always hurting for sales people due to the turn over (I worked in sales for a few months). I would just try to find a low end store first, something like Kia (where I was at) or maybe Chevy or Ford. I know more high end car brands usually want a few years experience for their sales people.

[axl rose]

Do you have a solid coke hook up?

[jnm2.0t]

I think the route usually looks something like this:

- graduate from h.s.
- go to community college
- barely graduate
- get first sales job
- fail
- work the counter at Avis/Hertz/Budget
- develop a substance abuse problem
- get divorced
- hit rock bottom
- go work at car dealership

or something similar, ymmv.

[Gjmallory]

Walk in, find the sales manager, say this... "hi, my name is _____ and i want to sell cars for you..."... As soon as you say that don't say another word until they do. This shows you have desire and the "guts" to ask for the business. I sold cars for 5 years and that is exactly what I did.

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[portos123]

Walk in, find the sales manager, say this... "hi, my name is _____ and i want to sell cars for you..."... As soon as you say that don't say another word until they do. This shows you have desire and the "guts" to ask for the business. I sold cars for 5 years and that is exactly what I did.

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Can I do this even if I'm 19?

[sjparker]

Can I do this even if I'm 19?

you are legally an adult. should not be an issue. The sales license requirements vary by states. Find out what your states requirements are, if you qualify, find a dealer you want to work for. If you are polite, well spoken, well groomed and knowledgeable; your youth can be an advantage. If you are not these things, then your youth will go against you.

[KeatGLX]

I think the route usually looks something like this:

- graduate from h.s.
- go to community college
- barely graduate
- get first sales job
- fail
- work the counter at Avis/Hertz/Budget
- develop a substance abuse problem
- get divorced
- hit rock bottom
- go work at car dealership

or something similar, ymmv.

Im done with step 1. starting step 2 in September