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Hiring a salesman

Discussion in 'Managing Your Business' started by Scott Williams, Jan 1, 2014.

  1. Scott Williams

    Scott Williams Member

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    Has anyone hired a salesman for their businesss? Should I pay them hourly or give them a percentage of what they pick up?
    Scott Williams, Jan 1, 2014
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  2. Jeff Parks

    Jeff Parks Administrator Staff Member Administrator

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    I would think hiring a salesman per hour he could possibly slack off. Now if you paid him a percentage for whatever work he picked up that would motivate him more to pick up work.
    Jeff Parks, Jan 1, 2014
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  3. Luke S.

    Luke S. Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    For a commercial sales guy, you should pay them 1 months gross for the job they sell. For example, a $10 bi-weekly job pays them about $20. This encourages them to try to get people to agree to a more frequent basis, which is good for you in return. After the sales person establishes themselves, you can raise the commission to 2 or even 3 months gross, but I would start with just 1 months gross at first
    Luke S., Jan 3, 2014
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