An Easy and otherwise practical job were it not for a slimy industry - Sales Consultant AutoNation Employee Review

2.0
Mar 3, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Positive interaction with customers Positive interaction with other sales associates/consultants Good networking opportunities

Cons

Upper store management can take a page from literally any leadership book Standard Corporate nonsense surrounding a 'numbers' based game for actual success Just because you may be the number one salesperson it doesn't mean you'll actually make a good paycheck Excessive amounts of online coursework with little to no real-world sales training Formal classroom training taught by people who haven't sold cars for nearly 10 years Constantly fluctuating schedule adds extra difficulty to any personal pursuits (friends, family, etc.)

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AutoNation Response
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. When hiring managers at AutoNation, we pride ourselves on selecting individuals with leadership qualities. Qualities that we believe will help our branches run smoothly. We're disappointed to hear you did not feel this was the case for you. If you feel ready to give specific feedback, please send us a direct message and we will try to be of further assistance.

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Cons

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