Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Used Car Directors At Wish Automotive
Blake, the Used Car Director at Wish Automotive, shared that a college degree isn't strictly required to enter the used car field, suggesting a start in sales at age 18 to "get a grasp on cars". Further career progression involves becoming a "clerk coworker", focusing on paperwork and processing within the used car department.
Sales, Automotive, Entry-Level Jobs, Business, Paperwork Processing
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Blake Wishengrad
Used Car Director
Wish Automotive
University Of Colorado at Boulder 2013
no graduate programs
Anthropology, Sociology
Automotive & Auto Parts
Sales and Client Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in used car sales are available right after turning 18.
2. A college degree isn't mandatory but can be beneficial for the business aspects of the career.
3. Starting roles focus on sales to learn about cars and then transition to a clerk position to understand paperwork and processing within the used car department.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
You don't necessarily need to go to college. It can definitely help you in the long run when it comes to the business aspect of things.
You could probably start right when you turn 18. You're going to want to start in sales, as you'll want to get a grasp on cars and understand the different types that exist.
From there, you would start as a clerk. You'd be understanding the paperwork and processing within the used car department.
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