I have never worked at a sales job before, and I'm not sure how it works, I know the pay is 7.00/hr and 12% commission so wondering if that is a good rate?
2006-08-09 05:34:34 · 2 answers · asked by xtina51279 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
What are the average sales and how much money do you NEED to make? If you take the average sales and calculate it for the whole year, is it enough for you? That's what's important in the end. It's all relative. Realtors typically make 2-3% commission on a $200k transaction, so it's a chuck of money. 12% might not come close to where you need to be.
The other important question to ask is how long it takes to get to the point where you're able to hit the average numbers. I'm guessing that you're in some kind of a retail setting if they're paying you that kind of base. If that's the case, you want to determine how many clients you'll need to see, if you'll be able to build your own client list (people that come and ask for you specifically) and/or what control you have over that process. The less control, the less desireable.
If you take the job, do the best you can to build a client list, send thank you notes and ask for referrals. That will help you meet and exceed the averages more quickly to increase your income potential.
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2006-08-09 05:42:51 · answer #1 · answered by John H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i work for 8%
2006-08-09 12:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by Knight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋