NW Marketing

Sales Orientation, by definition, is: “the idea that people will buy more goods and services if aggressive sales techniques are used”.   Huh, does that sound like a call you get around supper time? Or like the car sales person?

I recall one instance with a telemarketer. I was at my sisters house, she answered the phone – said i’m not interested and hung up. He called back – I said she already told you she wasn’t interested. The man had the nerve to call back 3 more times. Finally when he was told that was harassment he stopped.  Now in what idiots mind does a sales tactic like that work?? Do you REALLY want to buy something from someone like that?

Thank goodness the do not call list was created or we would be in trouble. Now don’t get me wrong – that has got to be a stressful job, they are under pressure from their bosses. However, it does not excuse them from being rude or harassment.

Another “issue” with high pressure tactics I have is- car sales people. Ive always known they’d sell their soul to sell a car. Or maybe they already have. Anywho, I’m one of those people that if I have to tell you no more than 2x – I get VERY testy. It isn’t always the sales people though, the (not so nice word) service technicians are just as bad. Thats why as consumers – we need to go to shops/garages that we trust.  I had a car once that was possessed (I truly believe!). My grandpa had a mechanic that he had used for years, well shoot – thats good enough for me. If its possible to love a mechanic – I did. My heater didn’t work, he kept my car for 2days (picked me up and took me to work), but all in all he couldn’t fix it. After all the labor and everything – that mechanic wouldn’t take a dime from me. He felt bad he couldn’t fix it.

Wish I could find another mechanic with integrity!