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Retail Management: What would be the appropriate steps to take a job as an entry level sales associate at a high end retail store and procure a pay raise?
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Kevin McCarthy - Founder, BlindSpots.com, Human Behavior Consultant, Leadership & Teamwork answered:

It sounds like you are not paid in the form of sales commission, correct?

The bottom line - out sell your peers and you will move to the top of the pay scale.

Sales people are only compensated on their production. Product and brand knowledge is not an option for a top sales person, it is a minimum standard requirement.

So, do as you are suggesting and master the product and brand. Then, become the most helpful sales person to the customers. And, outsell the others. You will be noticed.

By the way, if you are looking to make a career out of sales - a noble profession - product and brand knowledge is just part of the equation. You will need to master many other areas.

If you would like to chat, schedule a free call. Go to my profiile for a promo code.

Regards,

Kevin McCarthy

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