Career Looker

The Career Looker is not as much fun as the other lookers.  Usually they are characterized by their familiarity with the dealership and staff.  Often times making several visits over short periods of time and generally working with a different salesperson each time. 

What you think you have...

The Career Looker is recognizeable to each and every salesperson.   And as I commented before, this is because he has worked with each of them or because each salesperson has shared their stories with the other salespeople.  In general the Career Looker never buys anything just tries out a few different models, gathers numbers, and seems no matter what is done never completes the transactions.  The causes can be many, no friends or family to hang out with, fear of actually making a deal and losing his only hobby, or maybe not having the environment to develop his meager social skills.  I sometimes think of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, although the difference is she never actually gets in the car with Richard Gere.  She is only there to waste time and lead people on.  I guess a more accurate depiction would be Runaway Bride. 

...what you actually get.

Just Looking?!?...
 Looking?!?...Looking?!?

The Career Looker can also be characterized as somewhat of a know it all.  Not the loveable Mr. Wizard type but more like the annoying, no personality Ben Stein.  And no, you will not win his money.  With their multiple visits they know what is in inventory, where it was, and where it currently is.  They also know all of the staff, the hours, and practices of the store.  If there is a salesprocess in place, they seem to beat you to the next step all the while making it seem like they are going to buy.  Just leading the salesperson through the Monopoly board but never actually passing GO! and certainly not allowing anyone to collect $200. 



In closing, keep a close eye out for the Career Looker.  If you are a salesperson, have nothing to do, but feel like this could be your lucky day to win the lottery, go ahead and buy the ticket.  Spend some time with the Career Looker.  Even if he or she doesn't buy you will learn some valuable skills.  If you are not feeling lucky, keep Just Looking?!?

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