Can you share an outside sales horror story?
Sure. I once had a day where I had back - to - back appointments all over the city. I started early in the morning, but my car broke down on the highway. I was late for my first appointment and the client was furious. Then, trying to get to the next one by public transport was a nightmare. I got lost, my samples got damaged, and I ended up losing three potential big deals that day.
What are the common elements in outside sales horror stories?
One common element is transportation problems. Like in my story where my car broke down. Another is dealing with difficult or unexpected people, such as the thugs I faced. And also getting lost or having wrong directions which can make you late or miss the client entirely.
Can you share some sales horror stories?
One sales horror story I know is about a salesman who promised a client a very short delivery time without checking with the production team. When the time came, the product wasn't ready at all. The client was furious and cancelled the order, and the salesman lost his commission.
Can you share a particularly bad'retail sales horror story'?
Sure. There was a store that had a website glitch during a major online sale. Customers couldn't complete their purchases, and some were charged multiple times for the same item. The store's customer service was overwhelmed, and it took days to fix the issues. Many customers lost trust in the store and never shopped there again.
Can you share some furniture sales horror stories?
One horror story is when a customer ordered a custom - made sofa. They were promised delivery in 4 weeks. After 6 weeks, there was no sign of the sofa. When they called the store, the salesperson kept giving excuses like production delays and shipping issues. Finally, when the sofa arrived, it was the wrong color.
Can you share a sales success story?
There is a small startup that sells handmade jewelry. At first, they had a hard time getting noticed. But they decided to use social media influencers. They sent their products to some popular fashion influencers. These influencers showed off the jewelry in their posts. As a result, a lot of their followers visited the startup's online store and sales increased significantly.
Can you share a successful sales story?
Sure. There was a small local coffee shop. The owner decided to target office workers nearby. He offered special discounts for bulk orders. He also went to the offices personally to promote his coffee. Through his efforts, he got many regular corporate customers. His monthly sales tripled within a year.
Can you share some Medical Sales Rep Horror Stories?
One horror story is when a medical sales rep was promised a big bonus if they closed a deal with a major hospital. But the hospital's procurement process was a nightmare. They kept asking for new product demos, changing requirements, and delaying decisions. In the end, the rep spent months on it, sacrificed time with family, and still didn't get the deal. All that effort for nothing.
Can you share some overseas car sales horror stories?
One horror story is when a customer bought a so - called 'imported luxury car' overseas. When it arrived, it had major mechanical issues that the seller had not disclosed. The engine made strange noises and the brakes were faulty. The customer had to spend a fortune on repairs.
Can you share a sales promotion success story?
A clothing brand had a sales promotion success story. They ran a promotion where if you spent a certain amount, you got a free branded tote bag. They promoted this across their social media platforms. Customers loved the idea of getting a free, useful item. It not only increased the average purchase amount as people tried to reach the spending limit but also spread the brand's name as people carried the tote bags around. This led to a significant boost in sales during that promotion period.
Can you share your best sales story?
My best sales story is about a piece of jewelry. There was a lady who came to the store just looking around. I started chatting with her and showed her a beautiful diamond necklace. I explained how the diamonds were of high quality and the design was unique. I then told her about the store's flexible payment options. She was really interested and ended up purchasing it. It was a great feeling to make that sale.