My friend used to sell vacuum cleaners like this down here in Lethbridge. Well actually, he went through the training, and went on 3 sales calls with an experienced sales rep, and then had to go on 3 calls on his own. Then his training would be complete and he could get paid, but only if he completed his training. He quit when he completed his training. He told me it was a sham. It was an impressive vacuum cleaner but not worth the money he was supposed to sell it for.
He told me the spiel he was supposed to go through and it was good, but he sure didn't sound like himself when he was showing it to me. It was one job that he was glad to quit. I don't remember the figures but I remember he was allowed to sell the vacuum cleaner for 50% of the original price and he was certain that at that price it was still a massive markup. He was even allowed to give discounts for the lamest of reasons.
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