OK....hope I am not treading on anyone's feet here, but I've been wondering a lot about this.
A good while back I got a lift from one of the service boys to my work when I took my auto in for service and he started talking about how much the salesmen make. A ton, basically. He said that if they sell a 7-Series, they can basically live for an entire month off of their commission. And my salesman in particular seems to be very wealthy (he's a very good salesman!). So, if anyone would like to try and crack this nut for me without stepping on anyone's toes, I would most appreciate it.
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The "service boy" might be able to live a month on a 7 series commision. I doubt any salesman can.
Seriously, the way people on this forum grind dealers on price how can the salespeople even afford to eat....LOL
BTW Interesting aside, someone once told me women car salespersons often do very well because during negociation men have a hard time saying no to a woman and are upsold. While women often feel more comfortable dealing with women.
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The dealership where I bought my car from the salesmen are salaried. They do get a small commission from the sale of a car though.
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I seem to recall Jon noting that the average BMW sales advisor (and the compensation plan is 100% commission, IIRC) makes about $50k per year.
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The BEST salespeople make great money--- by no means does everyone. Also, remember the very long hours they have to put in. It's probably minimum wage when you divide the hours up! 
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Quote: | The BEST salespeople make great money--- by no means does everyone. Also, remember the very long hours they have to put in. It's probably minimum wage when you divide the hours up! |
Yeah, the sense I get from prior threads on this topic is that you can make six figures, but it's not bloody likely unless you are quite good at what you do.
Like everyone here, I've given it some thought from time to time, but I think I'd be an awful salesman. I'm too much of a purist.
"Steptronic? STEPTRONIC? Get OUT of my dealership! You do not deserve this car!"
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