Off Topic 2011

[hvegasooner]

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watching the Cubs game. one of the joys of being disabled is watching any sport on tv anytime

[hvegasooner]

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hahahahaha throwing up rainbows

[The GIGGAS]

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hahahahaha throwing up rainbows

I got bored of the retail talk so I figured I'd break the ice with something crazy.

[AUChase]

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I got bored of the retail talk so I figured I'd break the ice with something crazy.

Like hating your' job and having no worth ethic today ?

[Aggies7]

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I hate shift work....most peoples Friday is my Monday ugh.

[The GIGGAS]

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Like hating your' job and having no worth ethic today ?

I actually have a bit of work ethic today, and I have an interview (which I've discussed).

So in your face.

Also, we we we so excited.

[Cabke]

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That is funny......Walmart model was always keep it on product oriented conversation and get them to buy more of it.

Our old sales model was CARE Plus. I don't remember what it stood for but it was all product oriented.

The Best Buy model is horrible. A friend worked there , wasn't selling much. I told him a much more effective method... he was the top seller and everyone thinks he's using TRUST when he isn't.

My gripe with Best Buy is they ask you how you're doing when you first walk in...I want to look and then ask questions if I have them. Sometimes I have to walk all over to find someone not busy or literally sprinting to somewhere else.

I like stores that offer a balance between leaving me alone, offering help, and making me NOT feel like I'm a pain because I want to purchase something.

It depends on the manager. Some are really good. But the pressure really comes from above them. I actually like TRUST. It's good when you use it right. I guess for some people there isn't a sales model that's good for them. But believe me, customers are way happier with TRUST than CARE Plus. I don't have to shove product in their face at all.

Neither of those models really... I don't know. It's like sales managers have never worked in sales. And the people that write sales books have never worked in sales.

I like "Greet, Qualify, Recommend , Close." Easy and focused. The other parts of that are be cheerful and enthusiastic, nobody buys from a bored rep. And if you really have to be reminded to thank your customers, you should've never been hired after an interview.

Greet- "That's an awesome printer you're looking at, I love wireless printers, it's so much easier to set up, and no cords to trip on."
Qualify- "Do you want (NOT need, people NEED to pay their power bill, they WANT a ps3) a new printer?"
Recommend- You recommend based on qualifications
Close- Sell the thing

Much more effective than starting with a cliche'd "can I help you find anything?" I say no to that out of reflex. Plus instead of asking a question, you've engaged a conversation... social norms would be they that say something back. Even if it's "I'm just curious" the response is "sounds to me like you're thinking about one- is there something wrong with the printer you have now"... and qualifying begins

I like yours too. But really, just depends on the customer. TRUST is fine for some and I can really get some good sales out of it. But I can see why yours would work for a certain customer too. And believe me, I always try to avoid that question, but customers still respond the same way even if I didn't ask it. Sales is a tricky area. Some people respond one way, some the other. Personally, I don't respond to a product oriented question. But if someone were just to have a conversation with me, I'd be more apt to actually engage in a conversation with them then to tell them I don't need help.

Well I can see why Best Buy is kind of pushy, because some of their workers get commission, so that is understandable.

There is no part of Best Buy that's on commission. They dropped all commission sales in like 1994. We own Future Shop in Canada and they are commission, but they are the only thing that's associated with Best Buy that is.

[TripleCrown9]

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Our old sales model was CARE Plus. I don't remember what it stood for but it was all product oriented.

It depends on the manager. Some are really good. But the pressure really comes from above them. I actually like TRUST. It's good when you use it right. I guess for some people there isn't a sales model that's good for them. But believe me, customers are way happier with TRUST than CARE Plus. I don't have to shove product in their face at all.

I like yours too. But really, just depends on the customer. TRUST is fine for some and I can really get some good sales out of it. But I can see why yours would work for a certain customer too. And believe me, I always try to avoid that question, but customers still respond the same way even if I didn't ask it. Sales is a tricky area. Some people respond one way, some the other. Personally, I don't respond to a product oriented question. But if someone were just to have a conversation with me, I'd be more apt to actually engage in a conversation with them then to tell them I don't need help.

There is no part of Best Buy that's on commission. They dropped all commission sales in like 1994. We own Future Shop in Canada and they are commission, but they are the only thing that's associated with Best Buy that is.

The hammer has been dropped. Boom shaka laka.

[jeremym480]

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What are your guys' thoughts on facial hair as far as a job interview goes?

Also, what are some good questions to be ready for, specifically, a staff accountant interview?

I've had jobs before where you couldn't have facial hair. If that was the case then I would certainly shave. If that wasn't the case then as long as it's neat, you should be fine.

What the hell is this ****?

Good post. I agree.

Woo Woo Woo

Spoiler

you know it

Interview today. Woo.

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Aweee the joys of retail......The world of if you talk too much you get in trouble, don't talk enough you get in trouble. Pretty much, you will always be in trouble no matter what.

He could have been nervous though, since I know some people when they get nervous they become over chatty.

Very true.

Cool pic.

[BurghFan]

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I got an advertisement from Bank of America today. They want me to get a Baltimore Orioles MasterCard with Extra Base rewards. Now why would they send an advertisement like that to someone in Pittsburgh? I'm perfectly happy with PNC Bank and my PNC Park bank card.

hahahahaha throwing up rainbows

My black lab used to poop rainbows. Seriously, we'd see all different color bits of plastic and rubber in his poop from the various toys and other stuff he chewed up and ate. Amazingly, he really never got sick aside from occasional upset stomach from all that.

I've had jobs before where you couldn't have facial hair. If that was the case then I would certainly shave. If that wasn't the case then as long as it's neat, you should be fine.

Did you work for the Yankees?

[Dog]

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Spoiler

Unforgivable.

[ryan36]

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That was really cool. Thanks for posting.

[WyxHarmon]

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Spoiler

Unforgivable.

I WENT UP TO THE COUNTER AND I SAID


GIMME A CHICKEN SANDWICH, AND SOME WAFFLE FRIES, FOR FREE!

[Fresh Tendrils]

I'm a tiger, when I roar **** is supposed to happen.

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[ryan36]

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Really? Our company makes up testimonials for the website? Is that illegal?