Originally posted by elnino:
im just wondering if there are any sales reps that post on this site, im unemployed with 4 months and i kno there ar alot of lads worse off but whilst looking through jobs that are being advertised im finding alot of open but my real point is would they be worth taking if offered a position? are many people buying stuff from reps that come round to your house these days?

This message has been edited - 06-jun-2012 @ 21:49

Originally posted by Frodo:

I would tend to agree with the guy who says it is a tough gig

Originally posted by South Limerick Referee:
I wouldnt wish a career in sales on anyone, and thats coming from someone who has had all the perks, phones, laptops, free dinners, overnights in the best of hotels, new Passat car, you name it.You could work 18 hours a day for 12 months and have nothing to show for it. In any other career putting in a fraction of those hours would achieve tangible progress.There are some sales positions that are cushy but they are well sewn up.

Originally posted by carryharry:
Try being a car salesman these days, now that's soul destroying!Steer clear of anything involving cold calling elnino, trust me.

Originally posted by carryharry:
Since the end of April the arse has fallen out of everything Blanc.
New and Second hand enquiries are non existant as my high post count recently proves.Alot of people i have talked to have mixed emotions on the 13 reg, some older clients won't dream of changing where other will.

This message has been edited - 07-jun-2012 @ 16:32

Originally posted by staycalm:
Very few 18 hour sales jobs. Unless you did one that didnt involve much experience to start and they were taking on everyone and anyone. I dont know any sales rep that has ever done those hours

This message has been edited - 07-jun-2012 @ 17:10

Originally posted by South Limerick Referee:
In fairness 18 hours was a bit of an overemphasis...

Originally posted by Blanco:
Is it true that the car business is expecting an extra slow year next year because a lot of punters won't buy a car with year 13 on the reg?Second hand sales must be ok?

Originally posted by carryharry:
Try being a car salesman these days, now that's soul destroying!Steer clear of anything involving cold calling elnino, trust me.

Originally posted by carryharry:
Try being a car salesman these days, now that's soul destroying!Steer clear of anything involving cold calling elnino, trust me.

Originally posted by South Limerick Referee:
Has the car trade picked up any bit since??

Originally posted by carryharry:
It is fcuked.com SLR.I don't think i'l be still at it come the new year tbh.

Originally posted by carryharry:
It is fcuked.com SLR.I don't think i'l be still at it come the new year tbh.

Originally posted by kpd:
sales reps calling to the house! i never deal with.
Usually state-"no money in house... do not need". In short i hate/loathe anyone calling to the house.....However, any that call to my business i would see.
They are usually- ex hurlers Or attractive (never both, and opposite sex......).Working as a sales rep is tough++
long hours/ driving+++ and targets to be met. I would see as i would have some empathy towards (my mother was a sales rep years ago..), and at least if see me- 1 target met/ 1 less to meet.Good luck elnino; but do not call to house!

Originally posted by KeepOnHurling:
If you are happy and confident about the product you are selling, that it has a purpose and price is OK, I'd go for the sales job.But if you know deep down that this is something that you know people have no need for, or is poor quality etc. basically if your heart's not in it, and the only reason you could recommend this product is to make a sales commission for yourself, you're on to a loser from the start.