Comments on: Does a commission only job sound like a scam?

By: auntb93

auntb93 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:27:13 +0000

Not necessarily a scam, but certainly not a good idea. The fact is, commission only is usually set after a person has some experience. And it’s very hard to imagine how it can be considered a real job and not an independent contractor.

If I had to guess on the basis of what you have said here, it could easily be a scam, or they could be looking for experienced salespeople who have several such "jobs" and don’t have to rely on this one for their rent and food.

If you are interested in being a salesperson, start with a counter in a good department store, learn the smooth delivery of a sales pitch, dress well for the part, and learn what it’s all about. You’ll be in a position to assess what aspect of selling, and what sort of products, will be most appropriate for you.

Good luck!

By: Tom R

Tom R — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:27:13 +0000

this is to long for me to read the whole thing right now, but if they ask you for money, its a scam, if they dont ask you for money, you might as well follow through with it and see what comes of it.

if you want to try selling candles for commission let me know candleman1998@yahoo.com

By: jeriuana

jeriuana — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:27:13 +0000

doesn’t sound like a scam….it’s just a sales job. companies that sell products like to have their salesmen paid by commission only, that way they don’t have a salary to pay and only pay for results. If you don’t perform they have lost nothing. I had a job similar to what you described….straight commission sales job. it sucked.

if you dont make a sale, not only do you not get a paycheck, but you’ve also lost money by driving around to all the prospects….sounds like you’ll be staying pretty close to home…but if you start driving further and further, and dont sell anything, your job starts costing you money….

By: Nicole S

Nicole S — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:27:13 +0000

There are tons and tons Credit card processing companies out there. It seems like more pop up everyday, so I would think that this market would be very competitive. If you are experienced in sales you would probably do well but if you are just starting sales, it is hard to say how you would do. However if you are an experienced rep and have a job especially one that pays a base I would not leave my current job.
It sounds simple, you go to preset appointments sell the account and your done. Well I am sure that you will have Business cards therefore when the customer has their first problem are they going to call the office? No they are going to call you, why because you built a relationship with them by selling their account.
it doesn’t really specify how many appointments you would have each day, so that is a red flag. The other thing is they want you to agree like right now.. it is like they dont want to give you time to digest the information….
I think if you are in a sales job now stay where you are something will come your way.. if you don’t have a job right now and you feel like taking a risk then jump on board!

Good luck, and may the money roll your way!

By: moops4783

moops4783 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:27:13 +0000

This probably isn’t a scam, however commission only jobs rarely live up to all their hype. They make it incredibly difficult to earn the commission. If it involves "outside sales" then you will end up using your vehicle to get to all these appointments, will have to wander around in all sorts of weather to get to appointments, and then probably be told no before you even get a chance to say two words about your product.

They say you can make a lot of money, but in my experience outside sales means, you do all the leg work while someone else benefits for just having made the appointments.

Good luck!