Who on here is a Sales Rep

wakeriderof87 · Posted: Apr 11, 2003 7:09 pm Post subject: Who on here is a Sales Rep

I'm doing a research project where I have to write a paper on the career of my choice. I'm doing a research paper on Sales Reps, so if their are any sales reps on here. I would appreciate it if I could interview you, you can either drop me a pm or email me

Todd Armstrong · Addict Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Posts: 758 City: Battle Ground

I am a rep for Arrowhead Spring Water in the Portland, OR market. It is not wakeboards or boats but at least it is water right.

Brad Embleton · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 511 City: Niagara Falls

I am Sales Rep for a Chrysler dealership

wakeriderof87 · Posted: Apr 12, 2003 7:34 am Post subject:

It doesn't matter whether you are in the wakeboard business or not, i'll drop you a line sometime next week if thats ok by you

Brad Embleton · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 511 City: Niagara Falls

sURE NO PROB

Magellan · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 255 City: AZ

Some people say I'm a rep.

wake100 · Newbie Joined: 05 Apr 2003 Posts: 15

So your doing one of those sh_tty research papers. I just got done with college about 2 yrs ago and missing it everyday. Im a engineer turned sales rep and having a great time. Its a cool job, great opportunity for money and your not stuck in a cube with some whinny compainer next to you all day. Keep boarding man, let me know if I can help.

later

Rocko · Posted: Apr 14, 2003 12:03 pm Post subject:

I'm a sales rep for a communications company.

NAW · Posted: Apr 14, 2003 12:23 pm Post subject:

Count me in the sales rep pile.....2 different companies, two different industries Confused

dan · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 118 City: Long Beach

wake100. I'm a mech design engineer. I was thinking about jumping over to sales. What made you switch? Do you still use your engineering knowledge? How's it different/same, better/worse?

K-dub · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 14760

I guess I could be considered a sales rep...........

wake100 · Newbie Joined: 05 Apr 2003 Posts: 15

Dan...

My background is mechanical engineering and there were a couple of big reasons for the switch. First, I like being in a situation where my pay directly reflects my contributions to the company. Being an engineer, you can design a product or process that saves a company millions but all you might get in return is a pat on the back and a small bonus if your lucky. In addition, my work will directly benefit the performance of our company. The engineering comes in when you see an application that could be a big hit. Having the understanding of what it takes to bring a customized solution into a profitable reality is basically what engineering is, minus the regression analysis and theories of turbulant boundry layers. Most of my friends from college complained about the lack of "actual" engineering in the professional world." I had one friend who is an engineer at NASA and he cant even lift a screwdriver without the union getting pissed off. The very high research driven jobs are rare to find and don't seem to pay a lot. I would rather work with customers to find out their needs and be the primary leader in the project. I gather the info, formulat the game plan and then bring those needing to be involved into the mix. The small details are taken care of by the engineers but Im in charge of making the project successful. In short, more pay, more flexibility and Im in control of making it happen..... Hope this helps.

later....

Kinky · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 218 City: Niagara Falls

I used to be in advertising sales, but left in January to start doing what I went to school for and enjoy emensley (sp), graphic designer.