If you’re looking to get into auto sales, you may want to know a few pointers before you head out, and apply for your first job.  Yes, you can make a lot of money selling just about anything.  If you’re looking for the bigger commissions, you’ll definitely want to look into selling cars.

Your job search is important

Many dealerships across the country are always looking for someone to hire.  When you find the right places to apply for, make them know what you can do for them.  Come to the interview properly dressed, have references, and show some of your history on how you have sold cars in the past.  If you haven’t sold cars, don’t worry, you can always boast about other things.

You may have to start on the bottom

If you don’t have a degree, and you don’t have any experience, you may want to start a the bottom.  This means you may have to wash cars, become a car porter, etc.  Once your foot is in the door, you can show off your hard work ethics to the higher ups.  If they like you, you may find a promotion quicker than you think.

Know the product

When you’re applying for a dealership, make sure you know the car.  You may find that they may throw a quick quiz at you.  If you don’t know the product your selling, how do you expect to sell one.  You can get most research off the Internet when it comes to makes, models, and the features that they have.

How are you going to be paid?

Every dealership is different when it comes to payments, and selling cars.  Some dealers have a set fees, while others work on commission.  You won’t necessarily get a percentage of the sale, but rather what the dealer makes.  You may find that you get 30% of the what the profit was.  So, if you made the dealer $1,000, you get $300.

These are a few things that you need to keep in mind if you want to become a salesperson in the auto industry.  A great place to start is by checking out your local dealers.  Check their websites, or call up to see if they are hiring.  From there, you can start your search.