So I’m (21M) a junior in college trying to break into high end exotic car sales. I’ve worked at two dealers, and have above average experience in sales & acquisitions for someone whose family doesn’t own a dealer/supercar. It’s super hard to get my foot in the door because nobody in the industry really wants an “intern” so to speak. I’ve cold emailed, called, used linked in & even shown up to dealers well dressed with copies of my resume. Both of my previous positions weren’t interns they were actual jobs.
So after months of trying and failing I had an interview on zoom for a full time job posting on indeed. It was with the companies CEO & I killed it. He proposed a potential internship just because I’m still in school, and I thought this was perfect! I did everything right asked solid questions, and was informed on what my role might be. So coming into today I really didn’t have any questions and honestly was probably too cocky.
Today was in person I showed up 15 minutes early & the sales manager sat down with me within 5 minutes I told him about myself, explained my experience & why I wanted to be in the industry. I was showed the sales floor, and was asked what sales team I’d be most interested in. I really focused on how I could add value and was eager to step up in any way needed. But I’m such a dumbass and maybe I was honestly just nervous meeting someone new & as monotone as he was it threw me off. I didn’t have any questions because I knew the business & I know how I’d have to do perform to excel. Maybe I did fine and I’m overthinking, maybe I dropped the ball who knows… fml