I was thinking of applying to a furniture store as a salesman. I have never been a salesman before.The question on the ap asked if you have ever worked for 100 percent commissions before. Do you still get base pay if you work on 100percent commissions? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Any insight would be helpful. Thanks in advance
2007-03-05 08:46:23 · 13 answers · asked by fallguy2004 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you are an American... you will always receive the minimum wage per hour OR your commission check... whichever is higher. This is THE LAW in every state.
If you are good with people and can LISTEN to what they really want, you can earn a commision and be well paid. But if you are a jerk and try to pressure people into buying TODAY TODAY TODAY.. you will fail.
Most furniture buyers are looking for furniture AND a salesman that deserves the sale. A nice funny humourous guy that makes their day different. Some people go to 4 stores in one day. Will you be the predictable jerk, or the helpful patient one?
2007-03-05 08:53:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I was thinking of applying to a furniture store as a salesman. I have never been a salesman before.The question on the ap asked if you have ever worked for 100 percent commissions before. Do you still get base pay if you work on 100percent commissions? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Any...
2015-08-13 04:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by Kira 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The answers you've received to date are correct; there is no base salary, you are only paid commission. Your prospective organization may, however, provide you with a draw on your commission. A draw is an advance on future commission earnings paid in instalments (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, etc.). The draw plan has been used successfully by many organizations and lessens the impact of not receiving commission income immediately. Ask your employer if they offer a draw on commission plan. If so, review the employment contract carefully to ensure you do not have to repay the commission you received in advance if you leave or are terminated while in a negative earnings situation. It's always good to have an employment attorney review all employment contracts before signing.
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2007-03-05 09:03:24 · answer #3 · answered by scottnexstaf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
!00% commission means you are only paid for what you sell..
No base pay.
Some places also work on an advance plan, where they pay you a set amount per payperiod.
With this they pay with money you haven't made yet, this can get you into trouble if you can't make enough to cover the advances.
2007-03-05 08:59:54 · answer #4 · answered by James A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only funds you receive is a percentage of the sales you make. 100% means you will not receive any base salary or hourly wage. If you are considering the job ask what percentage you will receive for each sale you make. If you are not used to this type of income it might be best that you have another job to bring in the money until you start making sales. Good Luck to you!
2007-03-05 08:53:29 · answer #5 · answered by Ladybug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% commission means no base pay, you will only get paid a commission on what you sell.
2007-03-05 08:54:49 · answer #6 · answered by Sherrie L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is No hourly wage or salary wage, you strictly work off of commission. Meaning you dont make money unless you make sales. So it could be very risky.
2007-03-05 08:55:08 · answer #7 · answered by princesskamby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% commissions means you don't get a salary, just a percentage of the sales you make.
2007-03-05 08:56:30 · answer #8 · answered by sissyd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-13 14:47:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do not get a base salary. you only get commission. good or bad depends on how much you sell.
2007-03-05 08:57:08 · answer #10 · answered by tire chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋