I do not have experience selling insurance and I want to know if anybody has ever worked for them doing this. I will be working on commission if that is of any help.
2007-01-11 15:42:04 · 6 answers · asked by Ashley T 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Sales jobs are stressful because you are under pressure to bring in revenue. If you are offered a base salary in addition to the commission, and you think that you can put in the effort to be a good sales person, then you should take it.
If you don't think you're going to be a good sales person then you won't earn any commission and won't last long enough to earn the base salary. I have never worked in sales because I don't need that kind of pressure.
2007-01-18 16:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by Dana Katherine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The longest journey starts with a single step....
I think this is a huge Organization....In 1985, I had a Three Month Training Programme with them in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They were really good...and have got a huge Potential for corporate advancement for you...
Most importantly that you should be a batchelor, and no dependants to worry about....; i.e., a Family or the like...since you are on Commission Basis rather than with a Monthly steady income...and yet it is worth the try...
Be assured of one thing though....
ONCE A SALESMAN....ALWAYS A SALESMAN....
It doesn't matter whether or not you have the right experience.. You will get it with the passage of time, and it is hoped you will grasp the whole concept in a Six Month Period...That's why you need to take it seriously as though it is your job forever....
Be also assured that it REALLY PAYS OFF QUITE WELL when it comes to Commision on a Big Deal.....
Try to start with Co. Inactive Accounts / Potentials for a start... Maybe you get lucky where others have failed...and you will learn what to say & how to say it....You will learn from your mistakes....
I very much encourage you going for it; provided you HAVE THE WILL TO LEARN & THE AMBITION TO CLIMB UP THE LADDER towards the Professionals....
I know for sure some of the Senior Ones used to earn more than a Couple of Million Dollars on Anual basis out of Commission.... They were covering a Number of States, and not only the City they were situated in....
It involved Lots of Travel back in 1985, but with nowadays' Internet & the like, I am sure distances has been minimized to almost Zero...
I wonder if Mr. Brian Lucas still works with them... It is just a name ingraved into my head...
Go for it and best of luck....
2007-01-19 01:03:31 · answer #2 · answered by FOREVER AUTUMN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was offered that job too - with the same company!!!! You must have your resume on the computer somewhere,huh? That's how they got a hold of me! Don't take it sweetie-you will not be happy ,and on top of that you will NOT be making the commission that they say you can!! It's truly a waste of valuable time-you would be better off just being a telemarketer-that's pretty much how you do it with their company,and who likes those? Very depressing and frustrating work!!! Good luck!
2007-01-11 15:52:48 · answer #3 · answered by dodlydink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I hate commission only jobs period but they do start you out with a draw against it if you are a shark and love to tear into flesh to get your commission thenn go for it otherwise don't even bother. You'll be eaten ALIVE from your fellow con artists.
2007-01-11 15:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have nothing to lose, you have everything to lose. You can try it at your own expense. But have the sense to leave if you can make any money. Its a tough racket and you have to be good at the selling game to be successful at it. Its not for everyone.
2007-01-19 09:59:09 · answer #5 · answered by Bruce 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a challenging job, where you need to track on a day to day basis
2007-01-11 16:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by It is a Real BiG World 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋