Really didn't wish to work at any IT Fair anymore. But really need to earn some money. The driving lessons, money thrown into my bazaars and investment in insurance are making my cash-on-hand running really low. Need to earn and save up for my uni fees. My income is solely based on my bazaars now, but it's not a guaranteed income. But for the last three bazaars, managed to earn quite a bit back. Hopefully after two or three bazaars, I'll be able to recoup my losses and start profitting.
Worked for Acer as promoter for their desktops and notebooks. Attended the training before the show and was really disappointed to see that there was so many promoters. Thought it would be a really stiff competition. Was really stress that week cos I was really afraid that I would not be able to earn much for the show. Only on the first day did I realise that different Acer booths were manned by different resellers. The one that I was working for had only 10-12 promoters and we were located right at the entrance of the hall. The first day, I was really blur, cos I didn't know much about computer stuff. Kept asking the other more experience promoters there. And they were always so willing to answer. =D Thought I won't be able to last there for more than one day cos the previous working experience at SITEX shows was really unbearable, super tired. On top of that, I was working for money, not experience. Working for experience is fun, but not for money.
Anyway, my knowledge about desktops and notebooks improved and of course, it helped me to made more sales. First day-3 sets, Second day-5, Third day-6, Last day-10sets. For the last day, was told that our basic will double if we were able to sold 15 sets provided the the total sales for the day was 200. But sadly, the competition from other booths were really too formidable. Their prices was slashed as much as $100 less than ours. By the last day, I was really exhausted and was thinking of giving up on that day. My first sales only came an hour or two later. Really very demoralising. But luckily, the subsequent sales didn't take too long. Praying helps. I endured the whole PC Show through prayers, praying that I would be able to last through each day. It also helped me to stay focused and work towards my goal, money. Lol! Personally, I feel that my performance for this PC Show is the best as compared to the previous two. Really chiong all the way.
Met quite a handful of sickening customers who wasted a large pool of my saliva but felt very fortunate to have worked with such nice bunch of experienced promoter. Though our commission is individual based, we worked as a team. We only see other booths as competitors, and not see each other as enemies. Seeing how inconsiderate the promoters from other booths were, I feel really fortunate that I've chosen a company that did not resort to such unscrupulous practice. Though we were located at the prime location, promoters from other booth should not cross the line and stand right in front of ours to snatch our customers. Literally, they snatched our customers while we were talking to them. Was really annoyed by their actions. They did it on the second day, we feedback to our supervisors and they talked to the other booth's supervisor. From third day on, they stopped. But they were really good at conning their customers. One of the models was selling at $999 on the third day, last day, it was $1099. Playing with customer's psychology, so when they ask for better price, $999, wow $100 reduction. Lol! So people who frequent IT Fairs, take note of such techniques by resellers!
All in all, was satisfied that I pulled through the four days. Seriously, I don't know how much commission I would be getting. Lazy to ask, have to check one by one. Hopefully the total pay will be around $400. =D
Worked for Acer as promoter for their desktops and notebooks. Attended the training before the show and was really disappointed to see that there was so many promoters. Thought it would be a really stiff competition. Was really stress that week cos I was really afraid that I would not be able to earn much for the show. Only on the first day did I realise that different Acer booths were manned by different resellers. The one that I was working for had only 10-12 promoters and we were located right at the entrance of the hall. The first day, I was really blur, cos I didn't know much about computer stuff. Kept asking the other more experience promoters there. And they were always so willing to answer. =D Thought I won't be able to last there for more than one day cos the previous working experience at SITEX shows was really unbearable, super tired. On top of that, I was working for money, not experience. Working for experience is fun, but not for money.
Anyway, my knowledge about desktops and notebooks improved and of course, it helped me to made more sales. First day-3 sets, Second day-5, Third day-6, Last day-10sets. For the last day, was told that our basic will double if we were able to sold 15 sets provided the the total sales for the day was 200. But sadly, the competition from other booths were really too formidable. Their prices was slashed as much as $100 less than ours. By the last day, I was really exhausted and was thinking of giving up on that day. My first sales only came an hour or two later. Really very demoralising. But luckily, the subsequent sales didn't take too long. Praying helps. I endured the whole PC Show through prayers, praying that I would be able to last through each day. It also helped me to stay focused and work towards my goal, money. Lol! Personally, I feel that my performance for this PC Show is the best as compared to the previous two. Really chiong all the way.
Met quite a handful of sickening customers who wasted a large pool of my saliva but felt very fortunate to have worked with such nice bunch of experienced promoter. Though our commission is individual based, we worked as a team. We only see other booths as competitors, and not see each other as enemies. Seeing how inconsiderate the promoters from other booths were, I feel really fortunate that I've chosen a company that did not resort to such unscrupulous practice. Though we were located at the prime location, promoters from other booth should not cross the line and stand right in front of ours to snatch our customers. Literally, they snatched our customers while we were talking to them. Was really annoyed by their actions. They did it on the second day, we feedback to our supervisors and they talked to the other booth's supervisor. From third day on, they stopped. But they were really good at conning their customers. One of the models was selling at $999 on the third day, last day, it was $1099. Playing with customer's psychology, so when they ask for better price, $999, wow $100 reduction. Lol! So people who frequent IT Fairs, take note of such techniques by resellers!
All in all, was satisfied that I pulled through the four days. Seriously, I don't know how much commission I would be getting. Lazy to ask, have to check one by one. Hopefully the total pay will be around $400. =D
