Your opinion please

**007XX** · 4th August 2007, 16:52

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Samething from me,in rural town,we acknowledge every customer,if they want to look we let them,and also remind them if we can help please ask,not everyone wants to be pounced on and pressured into buying,some are just looking or filling in time.

Definitely...having been selling for quite some years now in many different industries, no other than retail taught me more about the "subtle approach". As although people come in generally with the intent to buy, they are also very much on the defensive, expecting to be pounced on.

**ynot slow** · 4th August 2007, 16:58

Lets see,suspenders,g string,peek-a-boo- bra thats gotta be a great uniform,not sure what business lol.

Tight t shirt nice tits and no bra,tight pants,this was in shop in Sydney,can't think of name but a car accessories,sold shirts,go fast gear,mags,dvd.Definately NOT repco or supersheep,was for a promotion and just happened to be in area on the day,even got a shirt,mind you there were quite a few guys getting evils from the other half,luckily I was on my own .

**Cave Cleaner** · 4th August 2007, 17:05

Hey, It dosent matter what they are wearing I reckon, as long as you get good honest and friendly service.
Age 59

**McJim** · 4th August 2007, 17:53

I am 37.

If I'm going to spend money on a big ticket item I expect a bit of effort to be put into the appearance of the dude selling to me.

I'll buy stuff cheap and cheerful from scruffy dudes though.

Also I will haggle harder with a scruffy guy that with a suit. The suit subconciously adds authority to the negotiation.

**puddy** · 4th August 2007, 17:56

I can handle just about anything except pushy salespeople who don't know when to shut up and leave you alone. And then you are halfway through your question and they jump straight in and begin answering the question that you didn't ask.
Good honest salespeople with good product knowledge are few and far between.
What business are you in? (You are obviously asking for a specific reason)

**puddy** · 4th August 2007, 18:02

Sorry............ I'm in the 39 to 40 age group (physically).......(mentally... 16 to 21 age group!)

**Rockbuddy** · 4th August 2007, 19:30

doesn't matter to me what they wear as long as its clean and tidy, the most important thing is service , I was looking to buy a bike just over a year ago ,i went into a bike shop on barrys point rd (no Names) and the guy couldn't even be bothered to get off his butt and see if he could help me needless to say i purchased me bike elsewhere

**FROSTY:Me** · 4th August 2007, 19:38

THANKS FOLKS--- Just taken over as Manager of a non franchise car yard in west aucks. The owner has a thing about staff being in Colar and tie.
I'm of the opinion its intimidating but you folk have me thinking its not so intimidating as long as they are personable

**mbazza** · 4th August 2007, 19:39

I'm now to be worried by what the salesman / women / person wears?
'One senior owner' ! Cheers.

**DEATH_INC.** · 4th August 2007, 19:57

I think the whole shirt 'n tie is just stereotypical carsalesman dress, slimey and dishonest ( I deal with enough of 'em at work)......I'd go find the guy in jeans and a t-shirt.....

**Cave Cleaner** · 4th August 2007, 20:25

I think thre is a Happy Medium (as the saying goes.) To be ignored by a salesman is just as bad as a pushy one. I had been in sales for many years, and find that just a friendly "Hi" and "let me know if you want any help" seems to be the best way. That way your not in the customers face. and they feel more relaxed and more likely to buy.

**Toaster** · 4th August 2007, 21:58

I like sales girls with great tits....but then i have found the rum anf am a bad coy tonight.

**Kittyhawk** · 4th August 2007, 22:23

Originally Posted by Toaster

I like sales girls with great tits....but then i have found the rum anf am a bad coy tonight.

I'd like to think I have the rack but aint a sales chick hahaha! So ya outa luck there!

The customer has a goal in mind...a specific product, or finding out more info on a product they are about to buy. You've got the skills to sell

Uniforms display pride and integrity. A tidy simple uniform is more effective than something with patterns. You want the customer to look at your product, not your uniform and start thinking about what you are wearing because its distracting them from the sale.

Polo shirts are more of a causal image, where as an open neck shirt shows a flair of relaxation but its still upmarket.

Im old - 24!