Just Got JOB offered as ISM !

volvoguy · Jan 10, 2012

I have been selling cars for 7 years now currently working for FORD dealership in MD which sell 200 unit a month used/ new they only pay front end gross no back end ....plus they pay unit bonus vip bonus 25 for each 50 for 100% penetration i sell average 14 cars here and make about 6 to 7 k after 1000 draw . Anyways my question is recently i just got JOB offered as a Internet Sales Manager job from a VOLVO dealership where they sell 70 cars a month 25 new 50 to 60 used ..She didn't showed me the actual pay plan but she said i will get 500/week salary which is 2k a month and didn't discuss the commission and bonus so i don't know what is the best option for me i don't know whether i should take a offer cause i know its a management position and i really wanna move into management position as a sales manager or a finance manager that's what my goal . Should i consider this job ? She also mentioned that we can also call you sales manager. I will strictly follow up all incoming internet leads and direct them to the sales rep , what u think should i consider this job or not cause i really wanna work for management as a sales manager that's what my goal is..looking forward for your answer thanks.

Also she mentioned the previous ISM worked before me she was making close to 80k and had to quit the job for pregnancy..and she was making less salary then me .(500/week)

Jerry Thibeau · Jan 11, 2012

Just because it's a management job does not mean you should take it. I would want to know all the fine details behind your pay plan. You really need to do some due diligence before accepting. Ask to talk with the former Internet Manager. If they won't let you, then I would be concerned.

ryanabbott · Jan 11, 2012

Not that I know your situation but if the previous ISm was making 80k, I assume she was a Cradle to the Grave ISM. This means she was selling each lead. If she was just creating ups and turning them over to sales consultants, I would imagine it would be very hard to make $80k and you will do much better as a salesman. When you take an ISM position, you have to have dreams of bigger things. It's paying your dues and when the right opportunity comes about, you take what you learned as an ISM and roll with whats next.

ryanabbott · Jan 11, 2012

Jerry Thibeau said:
Just because it's a management job does not mean you should take it. I would want to know all the fine details behind your pay plan. You really need to do some due diligence before accepting. Ask to talk with the former Internet Manager. If they won't let you, then I would be concerned.

BTW Jerry, we have parted ways with "The Beast" for the time being!

Jerry Thibeau · Jan 11, 2012

Glad to hear Ryan!

volvoguy · Jan 12, 2012

Jerry Thibeau said:
Just because it's a management job does not mean you should take it. I would want to know all the fine details behind your pay plan. You really need to do some due diligence before accepting. Ask to talk with the former Internet Manager. If they won't let you, then I would be concerned.

Appreciate your answer Jerry ..I don't have access to the former ISM info but she said i can structure my own deals and also do little bit of finance work ..I don't have the actual pay plan except the salary part which is 500/wk . She told me she will have the pay plan ready for me this week so at this point i am just waiting to see what is the deal..

volvoguy · Jan 12, 2012

ryanabbott said:
Not that I know your situation but if the previous ISm was making 80k, I assume she was a Cradle to the Grave ISM. This means she was selling each lead. If she was just creating ups and turning them over to sales consultants, I would imagine it would be very hard to make $80k and you will do much better as a salesman. When you take an ISM position, you have to have dreams of bigger things. It's paying your dues and when the right opportunity comes about, you take what you learned as an ISM and roll with whats next.

The previous ISM worked their for 2 years and according to the GM she told she was making close to 80k per year . Having said that i am wondering if the dealership selling 25 new volvo and 60 used how can that be possible to make that kind a money ..She also mentioned the former ISM was offered less salary then me which 500/wk.