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**lfcrule1972** · 03-10-2014, 07:26

Hey Guy

Sorry I can't comment about commision based jobs as I've never had one, to be honest although I like meeting people the thought of having to make so many sales to get a good salary was a bit daunting with a mortgage/car loan etc.

I just wanted to wish you luck with the interview, I'd think with your Citroen knowledge and enthusiasm you could make a success of it

**Jimbob** · 03-10-2014, 07:29

Tell us more about this new opportunity. Some sales jobs are pure shite and the turnover is huge, others are OK and we all need to buy things

JB

**#becauseracecar** · 03-10-2014, 07:46

Originally posted by Jimbob View Post

Tell us more about this new opportunity. Some sales jobs are pure shite and the turnover is huge, others are OK and we all need to buy things

JB

Well I've been doing my research and the only negative feedback I've seen on a sales executive position is the commission and long hours. But these are from American companies. Not citroen.

I've sourced the Internet and can't find any personal experiences from employers or ex-employees. So I really don't know how deep the water is or what I'm getting myself into, until Monday.

It doesn't help that I'm a bit of a worrier and don't want to get into something that's going to ruin me finically and put me back to square 1 on the employment ladder. It's a tough decision but i want to get out of security soon rather than later.

I personally want to just get my foot in with citroen. As I'm more of a Hands on person and like to fix and do manual labour so a technician would have been my first choice. But because I know the cars well and a c2 would be in my "dream garage" (yes that's right, don't judge) I just want to be involved more and from what the job the description says, you can defiantly advance into different levels of the business.

Thanks Guy

**Jimbob** · 03-10-2014, 07:49

Originally posted by #becauseracecar View Post

Well I've been doing my research and the only negative feedback I've seen on a sales executive position is the commission and long hours. But these are from American companies. Not citroen.

I've sourced the Internet and can't find any personal experiences from employers or ex-employees. So I really don't know how deep the water is or what I'm getting myself into, until Monday.

It doesn't help that I'm a bit of a worrier and don't want to get into something that's going to ruin me finically and put me back to square 1 on the employment ladder. It's a tough decision but i want to get out of security soon rather than later.

I personally want to just get my foot in with citroen. As I'm more of a Hands on person and like to fix and do manual labour so a technician would have been my first choice. But because I know the cars well and a c2 would be in my "dream garage" (yes that's right, don't judge) I just want to be involved more and from what the job the description says, you can defiantly advance into different levels of the business.

Thanks Guy

Talk to Biggie on here (Bigfeet) - he is a Citroen Salesman. PM him maybe.

JB

**#becauseracecar** · 03-10-2014, 07:50

Originally posted by Jimbob View Post

Talk to Biggie on here (Bigfeet) - he is a Citroen Salesman. PM him maybe.

JB

Waiting for him to turn up, Patrick told me his name on Facebook but obviously he doesn't know me [emoji28]

If someone could show him this thread that would be great

**Hyperkev** · 03-10-2014, 07:52

Good luck mate as long as your a good talker I'm sure you will sell , nothing worse than a boring salesman.

**Jimbob** · 03-10-2014, 07:53

Send him a PM he is pretty good at replying.
Meanwhile I will try and drag him in.

JB

**Soran** · 03-10-2014, 08:00

Friend of mine has worked in car sales for the past 20 years, and went from sales person to business manager for Audi in about 5 years. Being able to talk and relate to people from all walks of life is the key thing for success in sales, and you can earn good money if you hit the sales targets. This website will help with the interview process:

http://www.cvcentre.co.uk/tough-inte...answers-21.htm

The "sell me a pen" question is a favourite of car dealers.

**#becauseracecar** · 03-10-2014, 08:02

Citroen jobs - advice/help wanted

Write your name on that piece of paper for me.

**#becauseracecar** · 03-10-2014, 08:03

Supply and demand [emoji41]

**Dangerousfish** · 03-10-2014, 08:12

Have a look on Glassdoor Boris for employees reviews of working for Citroen:

http://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/c...SRCH_KE0,7.htm

**Bigfeet** · 03-10-2014, 08:18

Hi Guy,

Working in sales is definitely all about being a people person and working to their expectations, customers are a tricky and prickly bunch!

Been working within Citroen for nearly 15 years now but every dealer will have a different pay structure so it is hard to comment on what pay is like, for me I earn a slice across the top but I also do a lot more than the average sales person as I also write my own PX's and earn on trade as well. The advantage of a larger group will be more chances to advance through the ranks to the manager positions.

If you want to know anything then drop me a line any time

This little sales motto is always worth noting - "Some will, some won't, so what, move on"

**Jimbob** · 03-10-2014, 08:20

Originally posted by Bigfeet View Post

"Some will, some won't, so what, move on"

Thought that was your pick-up line!

JB

**#becauseracecar** · 03-10-2014, 08:22

Originally posted by Dangerousfish View Post

Have a look on Glassdoor Boris for employees reviews of working for Citroen:

http://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/c...SRCH_KE0,7.htm

Had s look before, not that helpful :/

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