DrWho Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 I like how my dad buys stuff... He figures out what the dealer is paying for the product (whether it be a car or stereo or watever) and then finds out how much the store wants to make percentage-wise. He then goes to the store and offers that number for the specific product. If they say no then he goes to the next dealer (though they usually try to save the sale when that happens). If he can't figure out how much they want to make, he just asks...."so how much is the store looking to make on the products?" If they don't give a reasonable answer or any answer at all he just goes to the next dealer. Can you tell my dad doesn't like sales people? [] I like how my brother sells stuff (and he is one amazing sales person, it's ridiculous). Instead of trying to sell the product my bro just talks to the people and takes an interest and gets to know them. Eventually they end up walking out of the store with like 10 x more stuff than they came in for (and they feel good about it too). It's funny though because he will make bets and can get anyone to spend a certain amount (it was really fun at the video store where we would try to get ppl to rent really crummy movies) [] He is now managing a store in Texas after only starting with the company 6 months ago. Anyways, the reason I bring this up is because those sales people are always the best...in fact, if the sales person was nice I make it a point to come back when he's working so he gets the sale (and I even let them know that as I leave the store). The problem though is sales is an entry level job and most of the people applying for entry level jobs are either young and immature or just mad at the world. One of my favorite sales experiences was with this really old dude that was working just to kill time...he knew his stuff and was pleasant to talk to and wasn't looking for the comission (heck, he would let the other new young employees take his sales!) Again, it was the friendly attitude that made the difference. Ok, I just had to add this...the other day I was in bestbuy purchasing a coax cable to hook up my new TV. I couldn't believe it when the sales person called me an idiot for asking for the cheapest wire!!! I was like, excuse me? I totally dropped the bomb on him and let it rip...both for being stupid and for insulting a customer. Now that I look back on it, I should have asked to talk to the manager. He was in the store the next day (I had to come back for an adapter for something else) and the guy literally ran away from me, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scp53 Posted October 29, 2005 Author Share Posted October 29, 2005 lol. i really think i should have talked to this guys manager about the shitty attitude,etc with the rsw sub. oh well, ill do it next time if i have a similar experience elsewhere. scp53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 "The problem though is sales is an entry level job and most of the people applying for entry level jobs are either young and immature or just mad at the world." In general YES But some sales jobs are not entry level and you will not even be a candidate if you have not a minimum experience and knowledge.And some sales jobs pay much much more than entry level peeps working at mass market stores (where yopu will forever stay on a low income) [] Sales people are for the large part,low knowledge,low education,low on manners type people. Look at me I am in sales and I buy almost whatever I desire.I sell exclusive products,and will not sell under a certain markup,and I do not give a damn about best deal searchers.As they have not much choice if they want true quality [] I do not even repply to time wasters,and dollar scratchers.My success(closing sales) rate is over 95%(yes over that when it is all said and done),I will say this I AM THE salesman and tech at my company and no matter what peons think about sales people,it flies over my head,as my pockets aint empty... Heck I am buying Tenor Audio Classic series monoblocks [] [] How's this for being in an entry level job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikekid Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 TheEar...Kind of arrogant aren't ya?? Cocky sales people crack me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 TheEar...Kind of arrogant aren't ya?? Cocky sales people crack me up. Arrogant,I would stuff my most expenive gear down your credit card and you would enjoy it and buy it all...even taking loans. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikekid Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 LOL...Ya, you are probably right........ Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 LOL...Ya, you are probably right........ Take care [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 My Dad taught us how to get little extra with our dealings. It started like this. He takes us little kids to the appliance store where he and Mom always shopped. Buys a washing machine. They're wrapping up the deal, he asks the guy if it comes with ice cube trays. Salesman looks at him like he's crazy (Indy will confirm that Dad was pretty nutty). Dad explains that when he bought a fridge from the guy last year, that he threw in a set of ice cube trays. Salesman looks at him and shrugs, gives him a set of ice cube trays. Red Wing boot store. Pretty expensive boots. Dad picks out a nice pair for hiking and yard work. He's at the register, asks the guy if they're waterproof. 'Well no sir, but well sell this waterproofing spray right here'. Dad asks him to include the stuff, as he can't buy them unless they're waterproof. Guy shrugs and tosses it into the bag. Moral of story for little kids was to just ask, and you'll sometimes get extra. Nowdays, I use that in my business. When packaging up stack of photos for a Brides' Mom, for instance, I insert a dozen or so wallet sized images. Everybody could use them, but most forget to order any. It's just a little extra but people remember it. I consider it my 'ice cube trays'. Thanks for the lesson Dad! Michael (it's my bday on Nov 9, I always get teary and thinking of my departed folks near my bday, sorry guys...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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