As I do more and more research on my topic I seem to be getting the same information. So I decided to do more open research to get more useful information on the types of reps that are in the industry. I know I want to do sales but I didn't make up my mind to focus on independent sales till now. An independent sales representative sells products or services to a client for a certain company. Usually an independent rep represents multiple products or services to manufacturers. This kind of representative works on a commission basis so usually they get no regular salary. The success relies on how well the product is represented and sold.
This makes my topic much more interesting and easier because when I first started I was all over the place. As for a specfic product that I would be interested in selling, I havent figured that out yet. But for the most part I now know where to start looking for the useful information i've been looking for.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
Blog 6: Second Interview Questions
1. My mentor is Manuel Martin and he works as a sales representative at a couple different companies such as R&R Foam Sales and Mattress Kingdom.
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- How long have you been a sales representative and how did you get to where you are today?
- How did you prepare yourself for this job?
- What kind of freedom and benefits does the company you work for give you?
- What skills do you think are the strongest that you have that have helped you with this job?
- What would you change about this career?
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Blog 5 Project Reflection and Working EQ
1. So far i've learned a better and more specific understanding of business and ways to be the best sales representative. Most of my research repeats the same ideas but this book "Sale Blazers" is really giving me a better idea of how to be physically and mentally ready to be the best sales representative.
2. In the book "Sale Blazers" the autor mentions that the best sales representative has to have great leadership skills as well as experience. When I researched articles about my topic it never mentioned experience nor leadership skills although it does make a lot of sense. The bok goes into detail about how being a leader can give you the convidence that you need to be a successful sales representative.
3. The research has definetly helped me a bit but so far my mentor has given me the best information. The research gives me information but not examples or scenarios like my mentor does.
4. So far what hasn't worked for me is articles for research. Everything I find online gives the same information that I already know.
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2. In the book "Sale Blazers" the autor mentions that the best sales representative has to have great leadership skills as well as experience. When I researched articles about my topic it never mentioned experience nor leadership skills although it does make a lot of sense. The bok goes into detail about how being a leader can give you the convidence that you need to be a successful sales representative.
3. The research has definetly helped me a bit but so far my mentor has given me the best information. The research gives me information but not examples or scenarios like my mentor does.
4. So far what hasn't worked for me is articles for research. Everything I find online gives the same information that I already know.
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- What qualities should one have to be a successful sales representative?
- I would like to do ride alongs with my mentor to get the full experience of meeting clients.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Sales Representative It Is!
When I was being interviewed by a senior before leaving school I was asked what I was thinking of doing my senior project on. To be quite honest I had absolutely no idea so I said "sales representative". During the summer I actually put some thought into it and I thought it wasn't such a bad idea considering my dad is a sales representative. I was always interested in my dads profession but I realized I want to pursue it once I did my first few hours of the mentorship.
After completing the first 10 hours and 30 minutes of the mentorship I learned a lot. Not only did I get a full experience of what my dad does everyday but I actually got the opportunity to call clients and do invoices on the computer. As a sales representative one has to have the traits of an outgoing person. My mentor also recommened me to take a communications course that he said helped him communicate with clients a lot easier.
Once my summer mentorship hours were done I knew I wanted to do my senior project on that! So sales representative it is!
After completing the first 10 hours and 30 minutes of the mentorship I learned a lot. Not only did I get a full experience of what my dad does everyday but I actually got the opportunity to call clients and do invoices on the computer. As a sales representative one has to have the traits of an outgoing person. My mentor also recommened me to take a communications course that he said helped him communicate with clients a lot easier.
Once my summer mentorship hours were done I knew I wanted to do my senior project on that! So sales representative it is!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Blog 4: Interview Preparation
1. I plan to interview my dad Manuel Martin because he has been a sales representative for the past 14 years and I know I will get the best and honest information from him for my first interview. He's an independent sales representative and he represents different companies for different products which is exactly what I want to do in the future.
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- What kind of traits do you have to have to be a succesful sales representative? Why?
- What do you have to do in order to keep a client satisfied?
- What is the best advice you can give to a person who wants to be a sales representative?
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Blog 3: Topic Choice and Semester 1 ESLR Goals
1) List your topic here:
Sales Representative
2) What do you plan to do this year to show growth in each of the ESLRs? Be specific and use an example. Examples can come from senior project, model assembly, core, and/or participation in senior class ASB or other organizations on campus (clubs etc).
Sales Representative
2) What do you plan to do this year to show growth in each of the ESLRs? Be specific and use an example. Examples can come from senior project, model assembly, core, and/or participation in senior class ASB or other organizations on campus (clubs etc).
- As an iPoly citizen I will take in consideration others opinions. I will partake in as many school events and committees such as prom!
- As an effective learner I will take full advantage of my mentorship hours and all the opportunities that come with that. As well as acquire as much knowledge as I can from the senior teachers. Something else I'll do is dedicate more of my time studying to understand core lessons.
- As an effective user of technology I will use the internet to acquire research information that involves the senior project and other school work.
- As an effective communicator I will communicate with not only peers and teachers but my mentor as well. I will definitely try my best to communicate with my mentor to make sure my senior project goes as I hope.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Summer Mentorship Component
1. Mentorship log
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkuzI3AwF2cNdFNSRGMzbUx4bTZ6ZkY5bHhZY1pSc3c&usp=sharing
2. Contact Information
Manuel Martin - (626)926-8579
3. What is the most important thing to know being a sales representative?
What do you have to do in order to satisfy a client?
4. The most important thing I gained from this experience is how important it is to keep a client satisfied. As a sales representative you have to acquire clients as well as maintain them in order to succeed in this career field. Another important thing I gained is that it is important as a sales representative to be a very convncing person with a great personality.
5. The ten hours I did this summer helped me choose a topic because it made me realize that my personality and ability to work with people is a very easy thing for me. Now that I know the kind of person you have to be and things you have to do, it makes me a lot more interested.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkuzI3AwF2cNdFNSRGMzbUx4bTZ6ZkY5bHhZY1pSc3c&usp=sharing
2. Contact Information
Manuel Martin - (626)926-8579
3. What is the most important thing to know being a sales representative?
What do you have to do in order to satisfy a client?
4. The most important thing I gained from this experience is how important it is to keep a client satisfied. As a sales representative you have to acquire clients as well as maintain them in order to succeed in this career field. Another important thing I gained is that it is important as a sales representative to be a very convncing person with a great personality.
5. The ten hours I did this summer helped me choose a topic because it made me realize that my personality and ability to work with people is a very easy thing for me. Now that I know the kind of person you have to be and things you have to do, it makes me a lot more interested.
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