+2. The second that happens, dump that dealer and walk across the street to another. Keep your own set of books to show future employers how valuable you are at growing sales, and to audit the current dealer in case they start getting slimy. Obviously the dealer will consider this proprietary data and may make you sign a NDA, so be subtle about it.I worked in Industrial sales at 100% commission for the most part of my career. Made great money-retired at 55 years of age. I can tell you that if you start making great money (over $100,000.00) employers have a tendency to "change the plan" and it won't be to your advantage. Something else to think about.
"Getting slimy" might mean instead of you getting your standard rate for an oil change, you'll get a ripoff one because it's their loss leader. They will market it to you as well as the customers.
I worked in TV (engineering) and we had an endless rotation of salespeople. They weren't treated well and the good ones would "steal" clients and go to the VHF station across town. If you're good, get results, and they screw you, throw your loyalty in the trash and move to a higher bidder. You may even want to keep a personal list of contact info for the "whales" (really good clients) and if you leave, you can call them and tell them where you've moved to and the mechanics are great and you service all makes and models.
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