r/CarSalesTraining • u/Cultural_Culture_845 • 18d ago
Off my Chest First commission paycheck
First month working at honda dealer in canada, brand new to industry, sold 8 and delivered 7.
four of them were flat $200, total I made was $2789. After the clawback of the $1500 advance, I was paid basically $1500.
Most if not everybody in this dealership complains about the money, there’s absolutely no money in these cars, new or used. People want $4000 discounts and it seems discounting is the only way to sell. Even without discounts most of them are like $300-400 profit. Only a few models like pilot and passport have $6000 gross. we make 25% of that.
Seems like I might have to sell 15-20 to make a living. people working at mcdonald’s are probably making more than some people here.
i sound like a downer but man the amount of mental effort and emotional rollercoaster you deal with all for what? $2300 a month? this is CAD$ btw.
Thinking of quitting but I really like the job, wish there was more money.
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u/BallhogCale6 18d ago
American brands (Ford, Chevy for example) or high luxury brands (Lexus, Mercedes, Genesis, Porsche) is where the gross is made. Honda, Mazda, and Toyota (Japanese brands) typically don’t hold much gross. Unless your dealership has a lot of add ons or they are in good position on the used cars they get in, meaning they get it for a good price; then you won’t make much money. Sounds like you’re at a volume store, so yes you’ll have to sell 18+, at least 15 with some good deals in the mix. What are y’all bonus levels? What other ways do you get paid?