i'm a sales consultant for a new car dealership, we sell GMC Pontiac Cadillac Dodge Chrysler and Jeep,,, we dont get a gaurenteed wage , but i do like working there, even though i walked out friday,,,and ive been offerd a job at a dodge chrysler jeep only store. im more of a Genral motors kinda guy. The sales manager been bugging me all day to just come back to work on monday, they really dont have anything "extra" to offer me .the other store has a gaurentee wage and its in a town of 25000 people compared to were im at now has a pop. of only 4800 people and 5 salesmen. but or cross sales report shows that the other store doesnt really sell that many more than our store does.
got an ideas or advise
2006-08-05 12:37:33 · 7 answers · asked by big dog 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
i agree wit some of the first responese. i would go to the current manager and tell him to give u a bit of a raise or to think of some offer cause if you really stand up to him and convince him and not let him control you, he will find something or give u a raise. U gotta be a rebel with your manager. if not then still work there if you want but i would say leave and go to the other place cause u never know maybe later on they will start having people buying.
2006-08-05 12:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough question. Interest rates are up and I suspect that new car sales (and used car sales are down). I would also guess that the commission per sale is more at your current job than the job with a guaranteed wage. I would consider the following:
-if you sell whatever your average # is per month, where would you make the most money?
-Is the new job a longer commute
-does the new job offer more flexible hours (for example, do you get off some weekends).
-how will the sales competition be? in other words, you are splitting potential customers with 5 people in a town of 4800. How many are you splitting with at the job in a town of 25,000?
Lastly, you said you "walked out" which would indicate some disatisfation with the job you aren't talking about here. If you aren't happy with the current job, the new job might be a good opportunity. If the selling is rough, at least you have a guaranteed salary.
My friend used to sell cars and it can be a tough, but rewarding business.
2006-08-05 19:46:07 · answer #2 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a clue what you SHOULD do, but let me tell you what I've heard. Most people that are considering leaving a job and accept a counter-offer to stay from their current employer end up leaving their job anyway after a few months. If you walked out on Friday, then you obviously have some kind of issue with your current employer. That's something to think about.
Here's some other questions to ask yourself: Do I want to move? Am I just afraid of change or do I really want to stay with my current employer? Are there other chances for employment in the "new" town in case I don't like Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep store?
I hope things work out for you! Change is usually difficult, but can sometimes be for the best.
2006-08-05 19:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by Sabina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has to be a reason you left your current job, something big or chronically irritating to make you walk out, BUT that doesn't mean the grass is greener on the other side. Since the other job is bigger, there is more competition for sales which will effect your wage, even with a guaranteed wage. Could you possibly tell your current job you need a week or so then you will be able to return and go "try out" new job in that time frame to see if it's for you? Other than that, I don't know what to tell you, but it does sound like you want to stay at current job.
2006-08-05 19:44:41 · answer #4 · answered by Diff'rent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really difficult, especially in the car business, to find a store you like. (You know, because it's such a cut-throat business.) All things considered, I would stay where you are. If you go to the new store, you already know you're not going to be making any more money. I mean, how many cars can 4,800 people buy? I understand the GM thing - I'm a GM person too, but the store you're at has alot of positives. If you're already happy, I'd definately stay at the store where the units sold number is the highest. 25,000 people will buy alot more cars than 4,800 people will.
2006-08-05 19:50:24 · answer #5 · answered by loveblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read thru your explanation again. It's easy to see the new job is better. Guaranteed salary, TOUGH if not dern near impossible to find in the car sales biz, more potential customers....
But I wouldn't burn any bridges w/ the old place. Just tell tem no thanks, you found a better positoin that fits your needs (like, the need for money!). :-)
2006-08-05 19:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how does the guarenteed wage compare to what you were earning?
can you pretend to believe in dodge/chyrsler?
do you want to go there or are you just bored?
you have to make the choice.
2006-08-05 20:03:44 · answer #7 · answered by jim g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋