None of us want to not only step on our favorite rake, but also repeat the mistakes of our predecessors. But often we agree to a “chic” offer, without thinking about why this kind employer draws such tempting prospects? And why, if they have such a wonderful enterprise, an excellent team, and everything is fine, is there such a staff turnover? And why ... Yes, you can ask a lot of similar questions. True, most often they all arise after I had to quit. And only then the thought appears: "But you could read reviews about the work!"
Sales Representative is a universal profession.
In the sense that with certain communication skills and the right approach, a person will be able to sell anything. From lingerie or chewing gum to precision machinery and equipment for operating rooms.
Preparation: Gathering Information
Have you decided to try yourself as a salesman? Do not be lazy, collect feedback on the work. Sales representative, distributor, regional manager - whatever the vacancies are called, most often the essence is the same. This can be an excellent and highly paid occupation. Under one condition (more precisely, two): the first is that the product that you will promote is really needed by someone. And the second: the manufacturer is ready to appreciate your efforts. Faced with negative opinions on the network, try to analyze these reviews about the work. Sales Representative - a profession that is directly related to communication. If the comments relate to how difficult it is to establish contact with the client, or they tell about the boorish attitude of potential buyers, they can be neglected. Troubles are found in any field of activity, but this is not always the reason for rejecting it.
Manufacturer - Distributor - Representative - Buyer
In this chain, you - if you wish - will occupy the penultimate link. In some cases, the distributor is excluded from it. This is a situation where the manufacturer prefers to promote their products directly, rather than through a network of intermediaries. However, since it is difficult to reach the market alone, it will need a sales representative. Job reviews containing data about a specific employer will be the most important for potential candidates. Why? Because they can show how honest and loyal the manufacturer is with respect to intermediaries. In this area of activity, there are a lot of opportunities to leave a representative with nothing. Especially if it works only for sales commissions.
Evaluation Evaluation of discord
On the one hand, the opinions of those who worked as a sales representative will be most significant. Feedback from former employees, however, should be considered with some skepticism. Judge for yourself: if everything goes perfectly, there are no complaints, and the person is completely satisfied with his earnings, will he “create his own competitors”? Unlikely! In any case, in your city or region. Reviews of work praising the manufacturer or distributor (the sales representative also falls into this category) should be taken into account if the territorial scope of your future activities is different. On the other hand, look through the pages of forums, devote at least a few hours to searching for information. But remember: negative reviews about the job (sales representative) also do not always reflect reality. They must be taken into account if there are a lot of them about the same company. Misunderstanding or inconsistencies can happen in any company. But some enterprises, striving to surpass competitors in results, at the same time are dismissive of their employees. About such "exploiters" who do not respect the strength and time of representatives who do not pay commissions or salaries on time, reviews appear pretty quickly.