Shouldn't HD salesman own a Harley Davidson?
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Northwest Georgia
I've known several HD sales people. They hire them based on sales experience, not motorcycle brand they ride or knowledge. They send the inexperienced ones to a Riders Edge course, and school them on the differences in bike models. After their initial training, they're mostly paid commision, and very few make enough to actually own a Harley.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: South Florida
Actually, I first prefer they ride. Then, I hope it's an HD. If not, I would try to sell him one. I would follow him around the store. I would call him on his cell phone after 90 days. Send him postcards.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Royal Oak, MI
If they ride, it should definitely be a Harley.
If not, then it's odd they sell bikes for a living. They must just be in it if for the money haha...
I'm a big believe in supporting who signs your paychecks.
If not, then it's odd they sell bikes for a living. They must just be in it if for the money haha...
I'm a big believe in supporting who signs your paychecks.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2010
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From: So California
I remember an interview with a Ford worker. He had escaped Poland years before and later got a job working for Ford.
He had worked there 35 years and the interviewer asked him if he would own anything other than a Ford.
The worker pointed out the window at the parking lot. He asked the interviewer if he saw the imports parked out there?
He then said and people wonder why the economy was hurting. He said Ford had been good to him, so he would help support them in return.
He had worked there 35 years and the interviewer asked him if he would own anything other than a Ford.
The worker pointed out the window at the parking lot. He asked the interviewer if he saw the imports parked out there?
He then said and people wonder why the economy was hurting. He said Ford had been good to him, so he would help support them in return.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: In My Boots
I stopped into the dealership today for no good reason, got to looking at a couple new bikes. Softail Deluxe and Fat Boy Lo. I asked the salesman if he had road both, he said yes. I then asked what he owned and he said a "Yamaha." He hesitated like he didn't want to tell me. Personally i don't care what people ride but its interesting that he doesn't have a HD. It would be like walking into work at Chevy driving a Toyota. or being at Pepsi drinking Coke.
I sure it probably because HD won't give anyone a break on pricing. Not even the sales force.
I sure it probably because HD won't give anyone a break on pricing. Not even the sales force.
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Road Warrior
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From: Portland, Oregon
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Portland, Oregon
The Pepsi guy that delivers drinks to the vending machines in our building swears he has seen several employees fired for being caught with Coke products while wearing the Pepsi uniform. He said off the clock, they can drink what they want, but when they're on the clock, it's Pepsi the whole way.
Just sayin'...
Just sayin'...