WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A GOOD SALES PERSON

Are you afraid of the sales job??????????? Remember one thing, wherever you are, you are selling something or other..either product or service. So what does it take to be a good sales person? According to my experience, selling is all about relationship building. It all depends how good you are in relationship building. If you think you are impatient or cannot control your temper, I would request you never go for a sales job. Here you have to deal with several person of different behaviour. You have to dealt with everyone accordingly. At no point of time you can be harsh or rude. You have to be extrovert in nature. But remember, don't lie to increase sales. By lying you may increase sales once but you will lose your customer and his faith on you forever for the next time. Here are some tips to be a successful sales person (according to my experience), first of all be very polite to your customer. Always be truthful in such a manner that it should not affect your sales. You should have intense knowledge about your product. Never do fake promises to your customer. Let him speak and clarify his doubts. If you don't know anything, ask your seniors instead of giving wrong information. Try to establish friendly relationship with customer by talking about the things of his interest. 

Sales job is very tough, but it is the most rewarding too. So, if you think you have that special ability to convince people, it is the right job for you.  

Basics of an Interview

Your appearance matters a lot in an interview. So next time when you are getting ready for an interview make sure that you know the basics of it. First and the most important factor is, how you look? You have to sell yourself to the employer, and hence make sure that you look perfect. Would you like to buy anything which has got filthy packaging? 

Males should wear proper formal, that is, trouser, shirt, tie (if possible) or formal suit and formal shoes. Though in India, ethnic wear comes under formal wear, but I would like to suggest to wear western formal for an interview. Even if you are wearing ethnic dress (slawar-kameez or sari), make sure it is simple and sober.

Sit straight in front of the interviewer and don't do excessive hands movement. It shows  nervousness and tension. Be polite while answering. Remember, the person sitting on the other side of the interview table knows a lot more than you. So don't think he/she is a fool,and whatever you will say he will accept it. If you don't know any answer, be brave to accept it, instead of giving vague answers and making fool of yourself.

Read your resume thoroughly and be prepared to get questioned on the content of your resume. The worst impression on the interviewer is that you yourself don't know what is there on your resume.

Do a thorough research about the company before going for the interview. It shows that you have done your homework well and that you are really keen for the job.

Last but not the least, have a good knowledge about your subject and be confident.