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Old 11-21-2009, 11:29 AM
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Just curious, do Harley salesmen work on a percentage of commission, or what? It seems that it could vary greatly from dealer to dealer, but after reading about the people they turn away for $1000 less or so i would imagine that it is commission based as opposed to a flat fee. Who has worked as a salesperson at a harley dealer? Tell us the facts please.

This is not a job I wish to take, just for the record.
 
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Well, how many Harley-Davidson salesmen live in 12,000 sq ft houses in gated communities and drive a Mercedes SL to work?
 
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Originally Posted by anubisss
Just curious, do Harley salesmen work on a percentage of commission, or what? It seems that it could vary greatly from dealer to dealer, but after reading about the people they turn away for $1000 less or so i would imagine that it is commission based as opposed to a flat fee. Who has worked as a salesperson at a harley dealer? Tell us the facts please.

This is not a job I wish to take, just for the record.

The local dealer here pays a salary with no commission.
 
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Old 11-21-2009, 12:06 PM
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The local dealer here pays a salary with no commission.
Ouch! No incentive.
Must have a minimum quota?


I know they don't pay much, cuz the gal that sold my bike did not want to work in the winter when sales were slower.
It just wasn't worth her effort.
I'm thinking her salery had some "per bike" pay involved.
 

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I though all communities were gated now. Mine is by all the 45's me and the neighbors have
 
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Why would you need a quota,Harley's sell them selfs.
 
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I think Texas has gated communities to keep all the nut jobs in. It protects us normal folk.
 
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I think Texas has gated communities to keep all the nut jobs in. It protects us normal folk.
Well, I hate like heII to have to bust the bad news to ya but, It AIN'T working!
 
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chit, i though after bush helped all Texans, they all made a Million a yr and had gated housing.......
 


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