Working in telemarketing is an interesting, complex and often hilarious job. My Spotify playtlist helps me explain this wonderful field to you, so you know what you're getting yourself into come internship & job hunting season.
[ click away and experience the life of a sales intern ]
8am - time to hit the phones.
Bound 2 U - Kanye West
Like Kanye idolizing Kim, we begin to idolize businesses that we see as true gems among the rest. It’s as if the owner asked me what I wished for on my wishlist. Hint: for you to sign up for advertising and make all my dreams come true.
No Interruption - Hoodie Allen
Please stop interrupting me and let me make my point. Business owner, you’re not hearing what I’m saying (and it’s your loss). Maybe if you let me finish my sentence instead of interrupting me like Kanye did to Taylor Swift, then you wouldn’t have to keep rattling out questions I'm about to answer.
It’s common knowledge that some businesses make more money than others such as doctors, lawyers and home services. When you’re calling a high ROI (return on investment) business and they don’t want to buy you must convince them that they are indeed fancy, and that you can help them attract rich clients. $mells like $uccess.
“Let me put you on hold for a second while I get you the exact answer”. Actually, I just put you on hold because I have no idea how to answer your question. I sound like this song – slightly confused and uh. Uh what? Is that a sentence? No, so I'm going to stop talking until I’ve collected myself.
You spent the past 5 days talking to the owner – they’re not budging and you basically tell them that if they don’t do this then we both lose. We can both pick each other up, and make each other (and each others wallets) smile. [ crosses fingers ]
I miss the old Miley, but she said it best – I’ve got my sights set on you. We may not have closed the deal, but you are very special little snowflake of a business owner and I’m going to be calling you back so we can “get you started”. Until tomorrow, ciao hot lead.
Don’t Go Dark – Kill FM ft Helena.
You just spoke with the business two days ago and now they won’t return your calls? I can’t believe what my ears are hearing. Straight to voicemail? You have got to be kidding me. [ bangs head against desk repeatedly ]
People have credit cards for a reason - to make purchases. Convincing an owner to give me those 10-16 beautiful digits is one of the many reasons Aloe Blacc's song speaks to me. I really only need you to give me a few hundred( or thousand) dollars. Why is it so hard for you to spend money?
It's 2pm, I have a few voicemails and I've already hit 70 calls. I'm on my grind and no one person(except my manager) or thing (except the hangry's) can stop me from being fierce. I am on a roll.
Lady Killers - G Eazy ft Hoodie Allen
Did I just close that deal? Yeah I did. It's 4:30 and I'm out. Peace, done and goodbye. I am actually incredible. Killing deals, signing contracts and being awesome. I love my job.
And repeat.