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Pallan · 07-13-2005, 10:30 PM

A couple of my reps from my lotion distributors no longer works at the company and I needed some new ones. Any suggestions? Also what kind of deals did they throw in for you?

howardtheduck · 07-21-2005, 08:07 AM

what state are you in? send me a PM and I can try to help. I know of at least a few awesome ones depending on your needs.

West Side Tanner · 08-29-2005, 09:35 AM

Why not stay with the same Co. Maybe there is a reason the reps no longer work there.

surfcity · 09-19-2005, 02:34 AM

yes stay with the co

surfcity · 09-19-2005, 02:34 AM

yes stay with the co

Soakinuptherays · 09-19-2005, 08:59 AM

Staying or not staying with that company is up to you.

First understand how most distributor sales people are paid.
1) Hourly wage
2) Sales commissions from the distributor
3) Manufacturer paid bonuses for selling their items called spiffs

Several years ago when spiffs started it was not uncommon for distributor salespeople to earn more money from manufacturers in spiffs than they did from the distributor that they actually worked for. Distributors saw their employees making all that money and wanted their share. So many distributors have changed pay structures for their sales people for the company to make that money not the sales person.

Note: Realize that this "bonus" structure does influence what a sales person is trying to sell you. Some sales people push only what has the highest spiff, not what is the best product for you.

Employees leave companies for many reasons. Some leave because their pay has been changed by their distributor having a dramatic effect on their personal earning. I personally know of cases where this has happened.

The reality is have an open mind.

Talk to the old company and see if you can get the same or better prices as well as the same type of personal service and knowledge.

Talk to the old sales person at their new company see if you can get the same or better prices as well as the same type of personal service and knowledge.

Then make the choice on what is best for you!

The products are going to be the same either place.

lampgirl · 09-21-2005, 04:16 PM

Hey you can call Four Seasons, some good lotions reps are Shelly, Melissa, Nita, Joy, Carmen just off the top of my head. 800-325-2769

gottaknow · 09-21-2005, 04:44 PM

better yet buy your lotions direct from the manufacturers like Greg and some of the others and save the spiff money and the distributors profit. Put it in your pocket.
IMHO
GK

ALOHATANCA · 09-21-2005, 05:03 PM

Breeze is another one that sells direct & pdoes private labeling !!

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07-13-2005, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pallan I'm Banned Join Date: Jun 12 2005 Location: California Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	A couple of my reps from my lotion distributors no longer works at the company and I needed some new ones. Any suggestions? Also what kind of deals did they throw in for you?

07-21-2005, 08:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
howardtheduck Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Dec 17 2004 Posts: 219 Rep Power: 0	what state are you in? send me a PM and I can try to help. I know of at least a few awesome ones depending on your needs.

08-29-2005, 09:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
West Side Tanner Join Date: Dec 27 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,818 Rep Power: 21	Why not stay with the same Co. Maybe there is a reason the reps no longer work there.

09-19-2005, 02:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
surfcity Join Date: May 12 2005 Location: langley Posts: 116 Rep Power: 19	yes stay with the co

09-19-2005, 02:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
surfcity Join Date: May 12 2005 Location: langley Posts: 116 Rep Power: 19	yes stay with the co

09-19-2005, 08:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Soakinuptherays I love Derf!! Join Date: Oct 19 2000 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,160 Rep Power: 24	Staying or not staying with that company is up to you. First understand how most distributor sales people are paid. 1) Hourly wage 2) Sales commissions from the distributor 3) Manufacturer paid bonuses for selling their items called spiffs Several years ago when spiffs started it was not uncommon for distributor salespeople to earn more money from manufacturers in spiffs than they did from the distributor that they actually worked for. Distributors saw their employees making all that money and wanted their share. So many distributors have changed pay structures for their sales people for the company to make that money not the sales person. Note: Realize that this "bonus" structure does influence what a sales person is trying to sell you. Some sales people push only what has the highest spiff, not what is the best product for you. Employees leave companies for many reasons. Some leave because their pay has been changed by their distributor having a dramatic effect on their personal earning. I personally know of cases where this has happened. The reality is have an open mind. Talk to the old company and see if you can get the same or better prices as well as the same type of personal service and knowledge. Talk to the old sales person at their new company see if you can get the same or better prices as well as the same type of personal service and knowledge. Then make the choice on what is best for you! The products are going to be the same either place.

09-21-2005, 04:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
lampgirl Join Date: Sep 21 2005 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	Hey you can call Four Seasons, some good lotions reps are Shelly, Melissa, Nita, Joy, Carmen just off the top of my head. 800-325-2769

09-21-2005, 04:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
gottaknow I'm Banned Join Date: Mar 7 2003 Location: florida Posts: 367 Rep Power: 0	better yet buy your lotions direct from the manufacturers like Greg and some of the others and save the spiff money and the distributors profit. Put it in your pocket. IMHO GK

09-21-2005, 05:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
ALOHATANCA Tan Talk Industry Pro member Join Date: Nov 14 2003 Location: CALIFORNIA Age: 65 Posts: 3,455 Rep Power: 24	Breeze is another one that sells direct & pdoes private labeling !!

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