Young Sellers ?

 

 Selling Yourself

A man’s success in handling people is the very yardstick by which the outcome of his whole life’s work is measured.”

Dr. Paul Parker

A man in earnest finds means, or if he cannot find, creates them.

William Ellery Channing

 You never will be the person you can be if pressure, tension, and discipline are taken out of your life.

James G. Bilkey

 There is a difference in being an order-taker and being a salesperson. High school students can be hired to “take orders” at McDonald’s or at the local department store. In sales, there is an important step to becoming a professional. Most professional sales relationships are more than just a single chance encounter, such as would occur at a grocery store or a fast-food restaurant. In fact, the relationship is much like a marriage. There is a courtship, a consummation of the deal, and involvement that continues after the sale is made. The quality of the “marriage” depends on how well the seller manages the relationship. If the marriage is good, the seller’s reputation is enhanced and there will be opportunities for more sales. If it is bad, the seller’s reputation is tarnished and sales will dry up.

This sales relationship occurs even if we are not pursuing sales as a career. We sell ourselves to our employer, to other business associates, and to our friends. In every case, we must follow through after the sale. We must recognize that there are competitors lurking around every corner. Service after the sale builds the relationship generates repeat business. Honesty in the relationship builds trust. Being there when troubles surface builds loyalty. Good sales relationships build referrals, recommendations, and more opportunities to make another sale.

CONSIDER THIS: Relationships do not just happen. Like a marriage, they require time, commitment, and energy. Give of yourself to others, and you will see friendships develop.

Of course all sales persons start somewhere, many order- takers become career sales persons! So I hunted for the best definition of a young person or next gen-er. They should Not be overlooked nor left in the outer- darkness.

A youth is a person who is going to carry on what you have started. He will assume control of your cities, states, and nations. He is going to take over your churches, schools, and corporations. You may adopt all the policies you please, but how they are carried out depends on him. So it might be well to pay him some attention.

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Edythe Draper, Draper’s Book of Quotations for the Christian World