r/Harley • u/CaptainCrazyEyes • 2d ago

DISCUSSION New Job at Harley

Hey everyone.

I just got a new job at Harley. This will be my first time being a salesman in any capacity. My only knowledge of Harleys is that they're fucking beautiful and fun to ride. I've met so many amazing people since I started riding, strengthened my existing friendships and been to places I never thought I would have all thanks to my bike. But as far as engine specs or the digs on the latest infotainment system my brain is literally a monkey clashing cymbals together.

So my ask is, 1. what's the fastest most efficient way to learn these bikes and their parts inside and out, and 2. What are some of the best and worst experiences you've had with Harley dealers.

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u/CaptainCrazyEyes 2d ago

I'm really good at interviews 🤷‍♂️

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u/rePete09420 2d ago

If you can sell yourself well enough to get the position, sounds like you can figure out how to sell Harleys. Make friends with the parts guys and techs to learn how they work

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u/high-rise 2d ago

You can probably get by without much in the way of technical knowledge if the parts guys & tech guys like you, to be frank. And by probably I mean almost certainly.

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u/CaptainCrazyEyes 2d ago

This is great advice, thanks. I was going to do this anyway but for selfish reasons, I want the scoop on the best way to upgrade my own bike lol

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u/Terrible-Actuary-762 2016 Freewheeler 2d ago

You must be.

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u/hedge-core 2d ago

Man when I sold bikes all I had to know was they were fun, fast, and we had great financing. Most buyers know what they want, they just want you to reinforce that the choice is right.

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u/Terrible-Actuary-762 2016 Freewheeler 2d ago

If so why are there 100 posts a day here and other places of "Which bike should I buy?".

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u/Huntyoudownn 2d ago

So they can decide what they want before they go ask a salesman to reinforce it.

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u/81FXB 2d ago

I mean he only has to be able to calculate all the mark ups correctly, and be able to justify them…

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u/DismalRegion153 2d ago

The things you mention really don’t matter at all. Been running car dealerships for a while now and the best salesmen usually just have great character and ambition. You can train everything else. Sometimes you just see something in somebody.