The_Beonic_Man wrote:

They fit my lifestyle

Good luck Simon, but I'm somewhat concerned about use of the cliche 'They fit my lifestyle'. What does that phrase actually mean?

If I asked a potential employee their view of the company's products and I got the reply 'They fit my lifestyle', I would tick the bulls..t box!

If you mean, 'I admire the design, construction, technology etc etc and I can afford it'. then say so!

😕

The_Beonic_Man wrote:

Basically this store is looking for someone like me so I'll send my CV across immediately. Based on threads over the past few months it seems that the majority of users on this forum are so negative towards B&O as a company and their products I can't see anyone else who has the same passion I have, and have always had for this brand. I love it, and THAT is what makes a good salesman (not to mention a good customer!) - someone who believes in and is pasionate about the brand and its products. What has happened to Beoworld lately? People criticise absolutly everything that B&O do as a company. It seems they can't get anything right in your opinion. For an enthusiasts website this is extremely poor. I am sorry for you guys, certainly not for me as I am 100% happy with all the products I have bought. They fit my lifestyle perfectly. I think many users of this site really don't understand what B&O are about. Its a lot more than a 'product', its a lifestyle, a way of living. Perhaps Loewe is the best way forward for many of you.

I'll keep you posted as to my progress.

Cheers!
Simon.

Simon I cannot believe your nerve, who are you to judge other people you have not even met! 

As for keeping us posted why bother as from the tone of your post were not worthy & I doubt anyone one but you is interested in the outcome, and even if you are successful in getting the job you will soon find out it's not about the product but the people buying it & from this perspective you have already shown you will be a failure.

Good luck

I think that's a little harsh on Simon (The Beonic Man). He's obviously incredibly passionate about the brand, a proven salesman, and as a customer too, I can't see any reason why that doesn't make him an ideal candidate!

There's nothing wrong with self-confidence - it's when it becomes arrogance that you need to worry! 🙂

Personally, I wish you the best of luck should you decide to apply - I don't even know which store this is for (I think I can guess though)!!

I agree that there has been alot of negative talk recently, but it's not people wanting the brand to fail, just merely their respective viewpoints on the current state of the company's affairs. You must admit that many of the latest products have been well below the standard usually associated with B&O - and this is what people are griping about.

This forum's all about balance, and for every passionate individual there'll also be a few who have negative comments to air - I for one quite enjoy a good rant! Even find it amusing most of the time!

Agree with that! And best of luck with the application - I dare say there will be quite a bit of competition!

I should add that it's really nice to see a B&O dealer doing so well in the current economic climate.

Simon 

V13WNG wrote:

I think that's a little harsh on Simon (The Beonic Man). He's obviously incredibly passionate about the brand, a proven salesman, and as a customer too, I can't see any reason why that doesn't make him an ideal candidate!

There's nothing wrong with self-confidence - it's when it becomes arrogance that you need to worry! 🙂

Personally, I wish you the best of luck should you decide to apply - I don't even know which store this is for (I think I can guess though)!!

This forum's all about balance, and for every passionate individual there'll also be a few who have negative comments to air - I for one quite enjoy a good rant! Even find it amusing most of the time!

On the whole I agree, however claiming that "many users of this site really don't understand what B&O are about" because they don't share his unerring devotion to the brand name alone is a little off beam - only my opinion of course.

Simon's post got up my nose more than a little bit, 'nuff said.

wirralsimon wrote:

A good friend will support you unconditionally come what may.

A really good friend will support you unreservedly when appropriate but will also let you know when you have stepped out of line.

Your best friend would additionally have to know you in and out and therefore never ask from you things impossible for you to deliver.

Your really best friend … would additionally be in a position to make sure you never made a wrong step.

I guess not everybody can be even their best friend - even if one badly wanted … was it therefore you left them out?

😁

I think people take Simon's posts in the wrong way!! 😂

He doesn't mean to cause any offence, I'm sure!

well...

the definition of a forum: a public meeting or assembly for open discussion

so... say whatever you want!

w/ regards to sales and salesmanship specifically... some of my very best friends have been salesmen that i have dealt with over long periods of time. with that said, none -not one of them, was ever particularly passionate nor knowledgeable about their respective product(s). i, as the client, was the one that was passionate and knowledgeable. as a good salesman, they knew that, and they simply provided me with a great interactive experience while dropping my money. conversely, when i have run into bigshot salesmen -it invariably always turned into a very ugly experience with me walking out the door. over the long haul, my "friend" salesmen ended up having long careers in their profession, the bigshots always ended up to the wayside and bouncing around jobs...

so, at least IMHO -passion and knowledge aren't guarantees of success in sales. more important, is human interaction, listening, understanding, and making the client feel good. you definitely don't want to approach it as a savior for the brand, but i wish you luck simon! hope you get the job!

in case anyone is wondering... i would be a miserable failure as a salesman!