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Alan Jay Automotive Network

By far one of the worst jobs I have ever had. Pay is terrible!!! You will not make $35,000 a year in this position. Before I started this job I was given a pay plan that would potentially make you $35,000. The first day I started I had to sign a new pay plan which is less than was offered.

$10 an hour plus commission as follows: You only get paid for shows 

$5 per show and a percentage based off your set to show ration. So if you set 10 appointments and 5 show thats a 50% show ratio.

40%- $150
50%- $200
60%- $250
70% and Beyond is- $300

if you set 21 or more the pay bracket changes from $5 per show to $7.50 per show. if you set 41 or more it changes to $8.50 and 61 or more is $10.

You will never get 70% and if you do they will scrub through everything to make sure its not rigged. You are not trusted at all. That is the number 1 issue.

40 hours a week will make you $400. $1,600 a month. $19,200 a year before taxes. So you would have to make $15,800 in commission to make $35,000 a year. You would have to make $1,316 a month in commission to make that and I will tell you right now I have yet to see it. 

Benefits are not that great either.

Issue #2. 

We are way too scripted! We are not interacting with the customers and giving them the information they are requesting about. We beat around the bush with customers to get them to come into appointments. Scripts are way too long and by the time you finish your first paragraph the customer is no longer interested. 

We beg for appointments! You have to ask the customer 4 times for an appointment! That is ridiculous! We call customers 10 times for the initial call! That is crazy! If it was me I would block you but thats how they want it.

Issue #3 Phone Training is not Phone Training

Every week we supposedly have phone training! It is not! It should be called phone critiquing. All of your inbound calls are recorded and if you are not following the script its your butt. You are then given more scripts to use in case a customer asks you certain questions called "Word Tracks". But if a customer is still asking for specifics you have to turn it over and basically lose your appointment.

Instead of here's a new script how about more realistic training and how we can do better to help the organization. Just my opinion  

Issue #4 Management and Professionalism

OMG!!!! Never in my life have I seen such disorganization and chaos. Professionalism???? Non existent! Managers will belittle you out in the open. Nothing is indoctrinated so its a crazy show. Rules change constantly and no one takes accountability for anything that they do. They will do anything in their power to not be in hot water. A leader is not a position, it is your actions in that position. Managers do not like to be called out for the things they actually get on you for.

Management does not care about your pay!!! They say that they do but they really don't. Listen to me carefully! You work hourly and on commission. Get as many shows as you can. You set too many appointments it will throw off your ratio and you will get less pay. The system is designed very carefully and anyone educated can see that.

Issue #5 Power Hour a.k.a Dead Calling

When the snow birds leave it is the slow season until they come back. So you will be making a lot of dead calls to try to get anyone in. Its that bad and if no one comes you don't get paid. For the past 2 weeks its been Power Weeks because no one is coming in and their biggest sale of the year was a complete failure. So just know until October it will be SLOW.

Issue #6 Favoritism

I won't call out no names but i'm pretty sure when management reads this they will know exactly who I am talking about. Its a good boy system and if kissing butt is not your thing then it will not work for you.


Issue #7 Progression

There is none! This is the job! If you are looking for progression this position is not for you.


I had to put an actual review because reading the ones above are unrealistic. If anyone thinks its not true. Apply and try it out for yourself!!

For me, I enjoyed working there although I worked 11+ hour shifts. If you have a good attitude and are willing to actually do your job and treat your potential clients with respect and remain optimistic during the sales process you can build clientele. I was selling cars like candy bars. It's important to treat all customers right, even the customers who did not qualify or decided not to buy a car. I made sure I presented the vehicles with all the knowledge and charisma possible while being personable and down-to-earth with everyone. Even if the customer had no intention to buy a car, I treated them the same and presented vehicles with the same energy, and made a positive connection with people. In time I had people coming back to the dealership asking for me personally and would make a sale when the customer was ready or they would send me a referral. Selling cars was fun for me. I enjoyed interacting with all people, one piece of advice is to remain positive even if you don't make a sale, just be sure you act professionally and let it be known that you are there to help and simply tell everyone that if they ever in the future need, want, or know of anyone in need of reliable transportation you are there for them. State your name, give out some business cards but lastly make sure you make a positive connection. Do your best. Before you can sell anything you need to sell yourself first. People buy from people they like. To be liked is not easy but one way is to truly care for that client and whatever they choose to share with you. You can make good money but you get what you give. If you have a positive attitude you will get further than those who don't. Another piece of advice is don't let your kindness be taken for weakness, remember you are the professional, and know when it is necessary to break any barriers that may cause a misunderstanding during the process of presenting the out-the-door price, monthly payments (if financing), or lease payments. There is a lot to learn but how to communicate effectively in a good tone of voice is key. Closing the deal is not expected if you have no experience. The Manager assists, with experience, it gets easier but the Manager is always there to assist even seasoned Sales Consultants when necessary.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Meeting and greeting Alan jay customers, working Alan Jay private parties, escorting customers to and from their vehicles and being out and about from norther Florida to Miami and everywhere in between.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Managing retired senior drivers and dispatching drivers.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Professional, trusting and busy.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Reasonably demanding work process.  High ethical standards. keeping drivers, vehicles and paperwork organized.  Setting up major sales and movements of several hundred cars in a short period of time.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Advancement within a company good pay and good people. I worked there for 20 years and enjoyed every bit of it.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I find no words none. No stressful situations management is always there to help.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Alan is equal opportunity employer and is very generous to us employees the culture is that we all work together as one

What is a typical day like for you at the company?

Staying busy selling cars giving people good prices

Horrible very biased management team. will ask you do to unethical things such as not get covid tests if you are sick and come to work anyways, and have you do other TECHNICIANS training for them so they can keep working instead of doing their own training. this is just one example. the work itself isnt bad, pay scale sucks compared to similar companies in the area. also they will fire you with the only reason given "company going a different direction" do not recommend applying here. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Good people to work with in other departments.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not enough training by management.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
There can be a sense of feeling unwelcome by long-term people to newcomers.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Expected to start as soon as you walk through the door, no talking to other employees, breaks are monitored lunches are scheduled by the department manager.

I very structured company with a Progressive owner, that take's care of his employee's.Alan Jay Automotive has been My home for many year's. When i started working for Alan, he had only 2 dealership's, now he has 11.There's been alot of growth there, and i see it only continuing.Alan has been a Huge sponsor to our community. He has been involve in over a dozen habitat for humanity house's, as well as numerous other's to help support our community.

Working for Alan jay is exciting as well as rewarding. This company gives back to you what you dedicate to your job. They are receptive to train the right people. I have found all the people I work with and report to excellent and customer service oriented. I also see that Alan jay will challenge you to achieve in your position. I see a endless future with this company, this is not a dead end opportunity.

Everyone gossips about each other and some will smile in your face and talk about you behind your back. I was making $8.25 an hour cleaning nasty bathrooms, offices, break rooms, the hangar, and all in all its a back breaking job. For instance, my significant other works for Alan Jay and is an auto tech only making $10.00 an hour and has been there for three years. Tell me what's fair. You cannot make a living off of minimum wage.

Three managers on site. Answer to three styles of management. 77 hours a week and no salary only commission. The hardest part of the job is balancing professionalism with the car sales men/women based on their ethics effecting your morale in the workplace. The most enjoyable part is making the dream of ownership available.

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