As a salesman I found this job offer to be horrible

[cgibson]

A friend of mine sent me this job opening......I do not think I have the exact "qualifications" they are looking for (not to worry Matt).
Anyone need a terrible sales job???

*Dear Friends:*
**
____________________ is a 17 year old, wholesale distributor of
DVDs, VHS and music CDs to retailers such as Best Buy, Target,
Blockbuster Video, etc. and we are currently looking to hire a veteran
salesperson to handle the direct business to business sales as well as
the sales for our new home entertainment studio, First National
Pictures.

*_Job Requirements:_*
Must have at least 2 years experience selling direct to other
businesses
(B2B).
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong motivation and ambition, self-starter!
Good Personality, friendly, upbeat, happy and energetic and likes to
talk with others.
Able to make 75 or more cold calls a day.
Able to handle rejection and persevere.
Problem solver with a “can’t be stopped” attitude.
Must have good follow-up and attention to detail.
*_Salary:_*
$50K - $75K plus commissions for qualified salesman
*_Hours:_*
Monday – Friday 7:30 – 4:00 p.m.

 

[mbryan]

Chris meets maybe half of those requirements and I wouldn't have it any other way. The one thing on that list I wish he would agree to is the $50-$75k salary, then maybe I could afford that new H2 I've been eyeballing

 

[Scott Stone]

75 cold calls a day??? and still able toservice customers? Seems like a bit of high expectations to me. This does not sound like a job for anyone that does not like rejection...

Scott

 

[JohnB]

The Big Sell.. By John B ..

I have been gone for about a week.. Ihave installed 5 suppression systems, cleaned 5 vent hoods , installed 75 fire extinguishers , unstopped 14 drains and cleaned 3 kitchens ---walls, floors, and ceiling tiles.. My big Hospital account.. Started with system install, then talked them into hood cleanings , then wall cleanings then floor cleanings and concrete cleanings , then unstop drains..Total bill $ 19,600 in one week.
Total profit for 7 days after cost and labor= 10,600 dollars.. Not bad for a week.. But Damn I am tired as hell....

 

[cgibson]

It seems to me that if whatever you are selling/offering requires your salesman to make 75 cold calls a day & handle rejection then maybe what you are selling or offering is not wanted or is not real valuable to most people.....

Cold calls are kinda like what happens on a warm summer night when you leave the screen door to your house wide open. Sure stuff comes in but is it really the stuff you want???

 

[Michael T]

Lets see, 75 cold calls a day..... 7:30am - 4pm , 30 min for lunch . 6.4 min per call. I think they are looking for a telemarketer. LOL If you can find someone like that they would be worth 3 times that much. And when do you do follow up? Well from 4pm - 7:30am of course.

 

[Ron Musgraves]

Thats a numbers Game.

 

[cgibson]

Here is that same company emailing me another job opening.
Anyone tired of grease???? Move to beautiful Burbank, CA and make $39K/ year to start.
A decent 1 BR apt will run you at least $1000/ month
It'll take you at least 2 paychecks to cover your rent with a little $$ left over at the end of the month to cover your food. LOL



DVA & FNP expanding and we have another position available. If you know of anyone, please let them know. Thanks.

In House Distribution Coordinator Needed Immediately

___________________ is a 17 year old, wholesale distributor of DVD’s, VHS & Music CD’s to retailers such as Best Buy, Target, Blockbuster, etc.
Position Available:
In-house Distribution Coordinator responsible for managing the warehouse (remotely), handling, executing and overseeing all shipments of DVD’s to customers as well as managing our warehouse inventory.
Job Requirements:

Great Communication Skills

Detail Oriented
Multi-Tasker (a must)
Must be skilled in Math
Must be very proficient in Excel & Word
We are looking for a creative, energetic, assertive problem-solver who works well on deadline.
Must be a self-starter, thick-skinned and highly motivated to do what it takes to get the job done.

Salary:
Pay starts @ $750+ Bonus per week and will go up after 90 days.

Hours:
Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If you feel that you qualify, please send your resume via e-mail or fax. is a 17 year old, wholesale distributor of DVD’s, VHS & Music CD’s to retailers such as Best Buy, Target, Blockbuster, etc.