What are the functions of sales reps in our...
 

industry? How do they get paid (commission or + salary?)

I am thinking of hiring and in the process of looking for one.

Please fill me in experts.

depends on the situation..i know of people getting paid in lots of different ways

i perfer per sale and small salary..i make more money that way :)

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You send me traffic ;-)

I will send you a big paycheck =)

We're also hiring affiliate/sales reps. We've worked out a progressive scale so that the Representative can continuously grow their income rather than being bound to a salary and/or menial per/sale payout. If the program is successful, the people helping to maintain and grow that success should share the rewards in a logical manner... whether it be program owner, sales/affiliate rep, or webmaster.

Experienced reps, feel free to contact me.

are you saying thats what reps do, or what I should do?

Some of my duties include:

* Target spam ALL of the Adult Webmaster Boards by Seeking out webmasters on all boards looking services you offer.
( I have around 50 I go to daily)

* Announce New Sites or Content

* Write and submit press releases

* Add banners and links to the Resource area of the sites.

* Trade links, Trade links, Trade links :-)

* Answer questions on the sales rep board

* Answer any questions from webmasters on icq or email.

*Go to the shows and Get your companies name out to as many people as possible.

* Make Exit Trade Deals

and much more. :thumbsup

most sales reps get paid a minor salary and get paid bonuses on commissions. Generally this can be either recurring or one time commissions, it depends on your product and how much salary you give em. If you give them more duties than just selling, then your salary should reflect that.

:thumbsup

good luck, this industry eats sales people like snacks. super high turnover. they get hired burned out and move onto the next thing. also, keep in mind that marketing and other things are completely seperate. marketing is not sales. neither is operations.

Great Info! Thanks!

You make some nice points, I will be sure to use it.

Depends on the company and what the person is doing. Some get a based Salary, and some get a Salary, plus a small comission. different companies pay different ways.

Its not easy to find a dedicated salesrepp that will put in the necessary efforts, if you do and he or she has a sister or brother, let me know i will take one too skinny...

Honostly, I think giving someone profit sharing is the way to go (only if they can actually perform) I can show you a good salesman contract if you want.

yup your right Marty.. the biz is alot tighter than it used to be, you need to do it to reduce turnover and keep loyalty in your employees. Without that nowadays it just doesnt work (unless you enjoy doing interviews)

yeah, that would be cool.