| Author | Message | ||
| 89TCab (Jmg)
Junior Member Username: Jmg Post Number: 209 Registered: 9-2001 |
Bending the topic...you can find the Elise from Sun International at http://www.suninternational-usa.com/. | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Junior Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 132 Registered: 2-2002 |
Ben: I've heard of those. They have Acura engines, I think. I need to ask Chris to refresh my memory, but I remember that he thought that they were on the edge of legality for some reason. | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 577 Registered: 1-2001 |
Bill - OT> There are at least a dozen Elises in the Bay Area. Altho some (maybe 3?) don't have Lotus engines in them, the body/chasis etc. did come from the factory. I can post a few pics of the one I know the owner of. -Ben | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 1237 Registered: 2-2001 |
I applied for their Area Service Manager job that they advertised several years ago just for the heck of it and with a list of qualifications that included Fiat Dealership Management as well as a General Motors Service Management Degree I was sent a form letter stating my qualifications did not meet their requirements. Makes you wonder what kind of person really got the job. | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Junior Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 131 Registered: 2-2002 |
Okay, here's the scoop on working for Ferrari. My brother was contacted by them about 2 years ago about being their PR guy. As mentioned here before, he held a similar position with Lotus at that time. There were no company cars at Ferrari two years ago. There was a VOLVO pool car that "you can drive when no one else is using it". He was told that he would rarely, if ever, drive a Ferrari, in contrast to Lotus where he had access to Esprit Turbos and Elises (yes, they have an Elise or two in the States for 'engineering evaluation' purposes). They also didn't want to pay him any more than he was making because the 'glory of working for Ferrari' was enough reward. He wasn't about to be put in the position of trying to position the attributes of vehicles that he wasn't able to drive and experience. He passed. | ||
| Erich Walz (Deleteall)
Junior Member Username: Deleteall Post Number: 84 Registered: 12-2001 |
No, greatest job on earth is quality control at a brothel(a job which you arguably CAN pay for)  | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
New member Username: Ross Post Number: 47 Registered: 3-2002 |
i wonder how much i have to PAY THEM to get this job. i don't care what the negatives might be, this sounds like the greatest job on earth !!!!! | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 489 Registered: 12-2001 |
oh well - I guess I'll have to go back to applying to be Schumacher's pit biscuit | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2650 Registered: 2-2001 |
Ron, You might be right. What we have seen of FNA they do what they want and they probably intimidate their employees as well. Their bonuses are on a waiting list like the 360s. | ||
| Ron Dallas (328infoseeker)
Junior Member Username: 328infoseeker Post Number: 105 Registered: 5-2001 |
This Sales Manager most likely travels by plane and rents from Avis rental Midsize. In his home town he may get to take home some old beat-up car on the home dealer lot ;) from time to time. Wreck the car at fault and he losses his job unless he is a real company asset. That is what management obtains as a perk to management from what I understand at car dealerships. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2644 Registered: 2-2001 |
OK, I read some of the other posts and I guess if he is working for Ferrari and not a dealer he will drive a new Ferrari. He still has to claim it as income. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 2643 Registered: 2-2001 |
No matter what the incentives , You can be sure that you better produce in short time and produce well or your butt is out the door. This has to be a job where you not only give a great part of your life but your ass as well. These people want results, big results. This ain't a Chevy dealership. And in regard to the demo. to drive? The salesmanager probably drives the used ones but as a demo he has to claim it as income to the IRS now. What would that be????? | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Junior Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 240 Registered: 12-2001 |
If it sounds to good..... Somehow I don't think FNA would have a very competitive salary and bonus program. Ron, I agree that this job is probably a lot more work than appears on the surface. As anyone here in sales knows, it takes a pretty big bag of money to attract top talent. | ||
| Mitchell L. Davidson (Jussumfastgi)
New member Username: Jussumfastgi Post Number: 10 Registered: 4-2002 |
Marcus, give up! I already sent in "MY" application and I'm even MORE talented! ...at least that's what my application said! | ||
| Marcus Mayeux (Mmayeux73)
Junior Member Username: Mmayeux73 Post Number: 79 Registered: 4-2002 |
Are they looking for a Graphic designer? (wink wink) ....I'm really talented | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Junior Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 208 Registered: 3-2002 |
If you are the sales manager I wonder if you recieve a hefty discount when u get ur ferrari serviced.. | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 487 Registered: 12-2001 |
geee Ron - I don't know which would be better a job with Ferrari or a job with chocolate. Seriously - you are right. I find the successful people I deal with know when to say I don't know the answer but I am willing to learn. | ||
| Ron Dallas (328infoseeker)
Junior Member Username: 328infoseeker Post Number: 103 Registered: 5-2001 |
As a Sales Manager in the retail Chocolate industry some people think Retail products sell themselves. Not true... I am sure the FNA sales manager has to train the sales force how the deal with the potential f-car owner and take him/her throught the buying process. Most likely a difficult job to grow the business with a limited product line. | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 485 Registered: 12-2001 |
about the "potato truck" or the balls? LOL (sigh) - You guys crack me me up! | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 159 Registered: 3-2002 |
That's a matter of opinion, Nika! | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 484 Registered: 12-2001 |
What a perfect job for me....I don't have balls to break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 483 Registered: 12-2001 |
Like I fell off the potato truck yesterday....Robert...You put a whole new meaning to the term "headhunter" (LMAO) People have to realize there is crap in every job.....but I'd rather have a horrible day surrounded by Ferraris.....instead of my 52nd floor office piled with waaaaay tooooo much work. I trip to Italky would be better then the SIBERIA trip I have to take soon. | ||
| Doug Meredith (Doug308)
Junior Member Username: Doug308 Post Number: 143 Registered: 2-2001 |
Sorry, forgot to add contacts. Resume and salary history can be sent to: Ferrari North America Inc, Human Resources Dept 250 Sylvan Ave Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632 Fax#201-871-3057 email: [email protected] | ||
| Doug Meredith (Doug308)
Junior Member Username: Doug308 Post Number: 142 Registered: 2-2001 |
Here's a breif summary: Knowledge of dealer operations including network planning process, monitoring and improving dealer sales performance, market studies, statistical/sales analysis, and business mgt. required. In this position you will assist our dealer network throughout North America with promotions, merchandising, advertising, and other sales consultant responsibilities. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required. Extensive travel throughout North America. We offer competitive salary and benefits package. | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Junior Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 114 Registered: 2-2002 |
Your basically right Doody. He beats up on Dealers, settles squabbles, terminates Dealers, finds new ones, takes bribes for providing cars (if they follow the old Honda model), etc. The real work in this job is Maserati. They have yet to establish the brand in the U.S. | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Junior Member Username: Doody Post Number: 159 Registered: 11-2001 |
clue me in please on what the sales manager for fna does. FSpA has production limited so that supply is grossly behind demand. so what's there to do? s/he doesn't sell. s/he doesn't find ways to sell more. s/he doesn't need to find ways to attract buyers to the cars. s/he doesn't really need to expand the dealer network. the only think i can think of is that s/he's the liaison for the dealers. that doesn't sound like much fun. stroking the GMs and settling petty spats b/w dealerships? curious, doody. | ||
| Bill Sawyer (Wsawyer)
Junior Member Username: Wsawyer Post Number: 113 Registered: 2-2002 |
This job was open about two years ago. From what I understand, FNA is a real ball buster. | ||
| Robert Jude Klein (Rjklein4470)
Junior Member Username: Rjklein4470 Post Number: 69 Registered: 3-2002 |
Nika, you can send your resume to me. I am working with FNA to help them find a sales manager, but you must include a swim suit picture. | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 482 Registered: 12-2001 |
Where do I send my resume? | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Junior Member Username: Doody Post Number: 158 Registered: 11-2001 |
i think we'd have to assume that this job is not what it smells like! undoubtedly not a fun gig. doody. | ||
| Doug Meredith (Doug308)
Junior Member Username: Doug308 Post Number: 141 Registered: 2-2001 |
April 15 issue of Automotive news has an interesting Help Wanted OEM ad. Ferrari North America Sales Manager. Extensive travel is required. Wonder if they offer a company car? |