tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post1857226962516057363..comments2023-06-14T06:46:23.844-05:00Comments on Savvy Working Gal: When a Salesperson Refuses to Hear the Word “NO”Savvyworkinggalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-83836905007968118822013-04-21T17:53:49.203-05:002013-04-21T17:53:49.203-05:00Kita,
The car place is the worst. Especially thos...Kita,<br />The car place is the worst. Especially those oil-change places that try to make you feel you car won't make it another block without some sort of repair or at least a new air filter.Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-75969282871315781242013-04-21T11:42:52.016-05:002013-04-21T11:42:52.016-05:00Lisa,
Thanks for responding from a salesperson'...Lisa,<br />Thanks for responding from a salesperson's perspective. Interesting to hear that “No” is actually the beginning of the sales process. I imagine selling has been tough the past few years and if someone walks out or hangs-up without saying yes the sale could be lost once the customer has time to think it over. For example when I told the health club owner I wanted to discuss the payment options with my husband, she didn’t want to take the chance I would change my mind or he would talk me out of it. <br />Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-26372434643560736702013-04-15T07:50:32.629-05:002013-04-15T07:50:32.629-05:00Yes normally I hang up or don't even answer th...Yes normally I hang up or don't even answer the phone the worst place is the car place. I am there for an oil change not to buy a car. There are some sales people who won't take no. Kitahttp://kokoamag.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-54105124998526199942013-04-14T12:05:47.656-05:002013-04-14T12:05:47.656-05:00I found this interesting since I've been in sa...I found this interesting since I've been in sales 20+ years. We are taught that no is the beginning of the sales process. I tend not to give up but don't bug people to death either. <br />And when I come home I don't like answering any calls if they are telemarketers. Thank goodness for caller ID now. <br />But it does make my job harder too. More people seem to respond to emails these days than phone calls.<br />So much has changed since I started in sales. We have to be more creative.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391790144332383648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-35250555612177761372013-04-14T12:03:52.372-05:002013-04-14T12:03:52.372-05:00I found this very interesting since I've been ...I found this very interesting since I've been in sales for 20+ years. We are taught that no is the start of a yes. Weird huh? I try not to harrass people when I call but I will call back. Sometimes persistance pays off.<br />I also do not like receiving sales calls and rarely answer my phone because of them. So I can relate on both sides :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391790144332383648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-55795013423210015452013-04-14T11:49:23.699-05:002013-04-14T11:49:23.699-05:00Adrian,
I joined a health club once where the owne...Adrian,<br />I joined a health club once where the owner made a rude comment about me being one of those women who has to check in with her husband before making a decision. I wanted to consult with him about which payment method to go with. I did end up joining, but that comment left a bad taste in my mouth to this day. I later learned they were instructed to make that statement in their franchise training – pretty dumb if you ask me.<br />Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-70218403068740410022013-04-14T11:14:01.727-05:002013-04-14T11:14:01.727-05:00Bev,
I agree and you will think twice about workin...Bev,<br />I agree and you will think twice about working with them in the future.Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-18198273253012601862013-04-14T11:05:53.623-05:002013-04-14T11:05:53.623-05:00Darlene,
Also, if they weren't so persistent w...Darlene,<br />Also, if they weren't so persistent we might be more willing to work with them in the future or recommend them to someone who is actually looking for their service or product. Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-26769689241628466702013-04-14T11:00:25.121-05:002013-04-14T11:00:25.121-05:00Webb,
That is what I do at home - where my time is...Webb,<br />That is what I do at home - where my time is even more valuable. Savvyworkinggalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159197609419858161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-47998307321736911622013-04-13T23:06:15.123-05:002013-04-13T23:06:15.123-05:00That's a tough one and it does happen way too ...That's a tough one and it does happen way too often. I feel bad that companies train their people to be so persistent. It's kind of dumb because someone bullied into doing something is just going to undo it at the earliest opportunity. I simply remain firm and businesslike and keep repeating that I am not interested. No really, not interested. Not even possibly. I'm sorry, but I think you didn't hear my first response - not interested. Thanks anyway and best of luck with your next prospect. Yes, you have a nice day too. AdriansCrazyLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463022076036044242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-91975785004733076652013-04-13T09:49:11.272-05:002013-04-13T09:49:11.272-05:00Ugh, I once had a very painful conversation with (...Ugh, I once had a very painful conversation with (in my opinion) a very rude salesman at a credit company who gave me a very hard time about letting my close a credit card I had not used in years. I know it's their job to try to convince you to keep it, but if I had been on the fence his response would have definitely tipped me in the direction of definitely closing it. I think as a salesperson, you have to walk a very tight line of getting people to want to purchase or keep your products and being overly pushy and obnoxious. There is never any reason to be insulting to the person you are trying to sell to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16178785542969579479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-6348391141501822902013-04-10T10:04:03.051-05:002013-04-10T10:04:03.051-05:00I agree. It is rare that a salesperson just takes ...I agree. It is rare that a salesperson just takes no for an answer. It is frustrating and a huge waste of time for both of us. Why don't they get it? I am not going to change my mind just because they are persistent. It just gets annoying and I want to speak to their supervisor.Darlene Nemethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10654592264544288998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34866775.post-26340067240362671602013-04-09T16:51:40.380-05:002013-04-09T16:51:40.380-05:00Too many timrs to count. Nowadays i say"no t...Too many timrs to count. Nowadays i say"no thank you" and just hang up on them. It's terribly rude, but like you i figure i am taking time away from more important things and i don't like wasting my time.webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.com