Commission - tanTALK

suntzer · 12-14-2003, 11:59 AM

We have just opened our third salon, we are giving our employees a 5% commission on all sales, is that in line with other salons, or is that to much?

tropicalescape · 12-14-2003, 12:51 PM

We give 5% commission on lotion sales only, right now.

salonpro · 12-14-2003, 03:40 PM

we set a per hour quota and after that we pay a sliding scale commission

sunsource25 · 12-15-2003, 11:42 AM

how does this commission thing work i trying to set it up do you just go by pkg sales and bottle lotion or everything and at what percent

Neon Beach · 12-15-2003, 02:13 PM

No commissions here.

sunsationaltan · 12-15-2003, 02:15 PM

We don't give commissions either. I feel like I pay them a great hourly wage and that is part of the job!!!

jennyw · 12-15-2003, 05:05 PM

Hourly rates are all we pay. Most work enough hours without us having to give any extras. We sell lotions to them at cost and sessions free.

salonpro · 12-15-2003, 06:06 PM

employees have to have an incentive to sell FOR you. make it worth their efforts. they see commissions as a bonus and will make them work harder and more efficiently.

electrictanman · 12-15-2003, 08:46 PM

I agree with commission, give credit where credit is deserved. Our commission plan is limited to the busy season. I change it up from time to time it maybe a percentage or a dollar amount of each bottle sold. If it has been an extremely crazy day and I have not given any incentive bonuses I will give them a kick back. I will purchase gift certificates from the local nail salon and restaurants as a bonus for a good sales week.

Neon Beach · 12-16-2003, 07:31 AM

Commissions for higher lotions sales could lead to annoying high pressure sales techniques that may irritate your clients. Make your salon a comfortable employee friendly salon and your employees will be happier and more enthusiastic which includes selling lotions and whatever else you have to offer the public.

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12-14-2003, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
suntzer Join Date: Dec 12 2003 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	We have just opened our third salon, we are giving our employees a 5% commission on all sales, is that in line with other salons, or is that to much?

12-14-2003, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
tropicalescape Join Date: Sep 16 2003 Posts: 268 Rep Power: 21	We give 5% commission on lotion sales only, right now.

12-14-2003, 03:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
salonpro Join Date: Dec 9 2003 Posts: 331 Rep Power: 21	we set a per hour quota and after that we pay a sliding scale commission

12-15-2003, 11:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
sunsource25 Join Date: Oct 16 2003 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	how does this commission thing work i trying to set it up do you just go by pkg sales and bottle lotion or everything and at what percent

12-15-2003, 02:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	No commissions here.

12-15-2003, 02:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
sunsationaltan Join Date: May 30 2003 Posts: 214 Rep Power: 21	We don't give commissions either. I feel like I pay them a great hourly wage and that is part of the job!!!

12-15-2003, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
jennyw Join Date: Dec 10 2003 Posts: 51 Rep Power: 0	Hourly rates are all we pay. Most work enough hours without us having to give any extras. We sell lotions to them at cost and sessions free.

12-15-2003, 06:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
salonpro Join Date: Dec 9 2003 Posts: 331 Rep Power: 21	employees have to have an incentive to sell FOR you. make it worth their efforts. they see commissions as a bonus and will make them work harder and more efficiently.

12-15-2003, 08:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
electrictanman Join Date: Apr 11 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 165 Rep Power: 22	I agree with commission, give credit where credit is deserved. Our commission plan is limited to the busy season. I change it up from time to time it maybe a percentage or a dollar amount of each bottle sold. If it has been an extremely crazy day and I have not given any incentive bonuses I will give them a kick back. I will purchase gift certificates from the local nail salon and restaurants as a bonus for a good sales week.

12-16-2003, 07:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Commissions for higher lotions sales could lead to annoying high pressure sales techniques that may irritate your clients. Make your salon a comfortable employee friendly salon and your employees will be happier and more enthusiastic which includes selling lotions and whatever else you have to offer the public.

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