I know there is a sales thread, but i wanted this thread to be specifically about sales in the financial services area. Financial planning, retirement, expat products, etc. Reason being, many companies in this area, rightly or wrongly, are tarnished as "boiler room" operations.
Having worked in a genteel profession, I now believe that EVERY job is a sales job, whether you are making coco-cola, teaching English or practising law. You have to get a client through the door to either purchase your time, or whatever it is you are selling.
I've heard of companies like Devere, where new employees are expected to man the phones and cold call, cold call, and cold call some more. Apparently, the rewards are great IF (and its a big if) you can stick it out and generate sales. Has anyone got experience in this area?
Having worked in a genteel profession, I now believe that EVERY job is a sales job, whether you are making coco-cola, teaching English or practising law. You have to get a client through the door to either purchase your time, or whatever it is you are selling.
I've heard of companies like Devere, where new employees are expected to man the phones and cold call, cold call, and cold call some more. Apparently, the rewards are great IF (and its a big if) you can stick it out and generate sales. Has anyone got experience in this area?