demeis
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I really think Mcbrown hit the nail on the head. I've worked in and out of sales for the last 10 years of my life, at BB, Banana Republic, at an upscale mens clothing store, cars, and now at a large higher level department store. 99% of the customers dont' care if the suit is canvased or not. If there is handwork. What brand it is. Price is the biggest factor usually. They shop for what they like and your job is to sell it to them. Most of the time it is the women choosing. It's really that you lack sales experience. I know it sucks not getting jobs but retail is an unforgiving business. It doesn't pay well most of the time and you are stuck working weekends and holidays. Is that something you want?
My advice to you is to go to a place Nordstroms and apply for a non sales job. Somewhere you have experience. They often move people around at the bigger places. This way you get to see how retail works from the other side (believe me it is much different) and see if it will be a fit for you. Someone in management will take notice once you've planted that seed that you want to be in sales. It may take some time but if you really want it go for it.
My advice to you is to go to a place Nordstroms and apply for a non sales job. Somewhere you have experience. They often move people around at the bigger places. This way you get to see how retail works from the other side (believe me it is much different) and see if it will be a fit for you. Someone in management will take notice once you've planted that seed that you want to be in sales. It may take some time but if you really want it go for it.
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