"I agree with Gillon, it's a Bad Idea on many levels. Other than full timers resentment of them, they are not able to do proper follow up with un-sold and more importantly sold customers. As a result of resentment and lack of follow up, CSI…"
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Part Time Sales - Anyone Tried It?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Nagy Apr 26. 3 Replies 0 Promotions
Doing more research and surveying the DealerElite community to see if any dealer groups across the country have implemented Part Time Sale Associates with any success? Hourly Pay with Benefits, How…Continue
Hourly Pay for YP Sales Associates?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rich Thompson Mar 2. 1 Reply 0 Promotions
I am looking for advice, examples, case studies, success stories from dealer groups that have implemented an hourly base pay system for sales associates with a bonus structure based on units sold or…Continue
Milwaukee Area - Director of Fixed Operations
Started Nov 14, 2011 0 Replies 0 Promotions
Fixed Operations Director - The Ewald AutomotiveFixed Operations Director.The ideal candidate will have multiple years experience coordinating & directingall fixed operations within large…Continue
Milwaukee Area - General Sales/New Car Sales Manager
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Leach Oct 10, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Promotions
Position InformationPosition:Automotive General Sales ManagerCompany:Large Metropolitan Domestic Car DealerLocation:Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Waukesha, WISalary Range:not…Continue
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mark lucas replied to Cortney Ewald-Ihde's discussion Part Time Sales - Anyone Tried It?"We tried it many years ago; it didn’t work at that time because the other salespeople thought it was unfair. The consensus was that they (the part time people) would work the prime hours. But that was way before the internet, when people would…"
Gillon S Johannson replied to Cortney Ewald-Ihde's discussion Part Time Sales - Anyone Tried It?"I gotta tell you...BAD IDEA! Traditionally, part timers have never been a good deal. The full timers resent them for a number of reasons, and due to the nature of the business, part time sales persons just don't work.
People who are working 63…"
Cortney Ewald-Ihde's discussion was featuredPart Time Sales - Anyone Tried It?
Doing more research and surveying the DealerElite community to see if any dealer groups across the country have implemented Part Time Sale Associates with any success? Hourly Pay with Benefits, How Many Hours per Week, Flexibility? Have you done it and what have you learned? Please share!See More
Cortney Ewald-Ihde posted a discussionPart Time Sales - Anyone Tried It?
Doing more research and surveying the DealerElite community to see if any dealer groups across the country have implemented Part Time Sale Associates with any success? Hourly Pay with Benefits, How Many Hours per Week, Flexibility? Have you done it and what have you learned? Please share!See More
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Cortney Ewald-Ihde posted a discussionHourly Pay for YP Sales Associates?
I am looking for advice, examples, case studies, success stories from dealer groups that have implemented an hourly base pay system for sales associates with a bonus structure based on units sold or gross profit achieved. If you have any expreience with this topic, please email or message me. Trying to make some significant changes but I need proof that is works and that it will be profitable to make the change. Thanks all!CortneySee More
Cortney Ewald-Ihde posted a discussionMilwaukee Area - Director of Fixed Operations
Fixed Operations Director - The Ewald AutomotiveFixed Operations Director.The ideal candidate will have multiple years experience coordinating & directingall fixed operations within large dealerships. Our needfor this position is dictated by substantial growth whichrequires us to implement state of the art managementprocesses for all service departments, parts departmentsand a body shop. Experience with domestic andAsian imports is preferred. You will lead a team of experiencedService and…See More
Cortney Ewald-Ihde replied to Cortney Ewald-Ihde's discussion Learning Development in the Retail Setting - Need Some Help"Thank you everyone for your feedback. I am still getting my feet wet and as I get more involved, I see more things that need to be tweeked and adjusted to ensure that we put our best foot forward from the beginning. I will reach out as needed and…"
Tony Troussov replied to Cortney Ewald-Ihde's discussion Learning Development in the Retail Setting - Need Some Help"Hi Cortney! When I worked as the Director of Training and Development for a Dealer group with 1000 employees, I was faced with similar challenges, so I understand your pain. Here is the link to the article I wrote in Auto Dealer…"
David Simpson replied to Cortney Ewald-Ihde's discussion Learning Development in the Retail Setting - Need Some Help"Find the book, "First Break All the Rules" by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman; changed my whole philosophy on hiring, training and managing. One of the foundational principles revealed in the book; people don't quit…"
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