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I got an "A" in Sales Management when I was in College, but i dunno why I am sellophobic. (fear of selling :))

I got an offer in an Advertising Agency last month and the position is Account Executive, which uhmm, i thought would entail client servicing, organizing and coordination for their events/advertising/pr stints.. but then, step 1 demands that I find my own clients.. I have to do telemarketing, then company pitching and aim to bag small accounts of big companies..

boils down to SALES again...

yesterday, i attended an interview at an International HRM school and the position was Events Specialist. I thought, "well, i'd probably bag this job, since my former events management professor endorsed me for this position"

little did i know that again, the position is a Sales Executive job. You will be in charge of banquet (formal dinner) sales for the company. I have to find my own clients, then customized the events for them, do necessary coordination for the design and for the food and beverage staff.

I was asked how much do I expect for salary, I blatantly say, P13,000-P15,000 and the HR officer said,

"you will be paid P50,000/monthly if you reach your quota sales."

That's one of the reasons why I least like sales, I will be pressured to reach monthly quota. And by reaching that quota, you have to spend overtime finding and meeting clients, you have to attend to them even on weekends and during holidays...so in short, you'll have to throw your personal time away in exchange of the big bucks.

I dunno if the school/company would give me a ring back. But I guess I'll get that job. I will be paid monthly basic I think.. at least I have the opportunity to reach P50,000 a month.

I also got an offer from Mazda Alabang.. again, as a Salex Executive. Basic monthly plus commissions whenever I close a deal. But my dad was SOOOO supportive, telling me that sales was the hardest job in the world, and that it would be very hard for me... blah blah blah..

If I were him, I would have boosted the confidence of my daughter so that she'll have enough experience which will be useful in the future for our own company. duh.

PR AGENCIES

I took an exam at Perceptions Inc, a public relations firm and their opening was for Media Relations. I am still waiting for any confirmation.

I also took an exam at Geiser Maclang and I knew I did great, its for a Writer Position and should I say I did a very creative and weird marketing communications plan for ICE.

yes, the product choices was either RICE or ICE and I decided to make a plan for ICE. No need to expound.

Its already August and I really want to start working now.

SHOULD I TRY SALES?

Siguro. Besides, the position wouldnt be created if the company is not saleable, right? it maybe hard... but I have nothing to lose at of this moment. maybe I need to start sacrificing in order to earn a lot and start helping out at home.. my parents may not demand me yet but they're not getting younger..

I need to make a bold move as of the moment and start building a profitable career for me contribute in our financial monthly dues, especially now that we have to pay for the new house we bought.

I NEED TO START WORKING THIS AUGUST and that's FINAL.