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Original poster

to quit new job.

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Ays1323 · 22/02/2023 08:39

Started my new job 3 weeks ago. Its a sales role but not cold calling. Customers call and we give them quotes and usually they are just after different quotes and go with the cheapest. I am terrible at this! No problem with the talking part, I am calm and confident when talking but I just can't close the sale. I am the lowest achiever right now (four others started with me - so I am comparing myself to them) - I have only made 3 sales in the past 3 weeks with the average achieving a minimum of 1 sale a day.

I am being warned - call them more, harass them etc BUT no no no. This just annoys them more (It would annoy me too). I am at the point of wanting to quit. The pay and conditions are good, much better than my previous job which wasn't sales. But I just can't do it.. something isn't working.

Any help welcome.

also AIBU to quit?

AIBU - Quit
AIBU - Stay

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Shemovesshemoves21 · 22/02/2023 08:44

Oh I'd feel the same way. Harassing people and trying to bully them into parting with their money would leave me feeling so uncomfortable.

If I were you, I'd quit!

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Ays1323 · 22/02/2023 08:53

It makes me feel so uncomfortable too. I don't like the thought of it and don't like going through with it. I just feel so guilty to quit too as they spent weeks with the interviewing, training process. But the job just isn't for me and I think it would be a relief if they fired me.

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Shemovesshemoves21 · 22/02/2023 08:56

Ays1323 · 22/02/2023 08:53

It makes me feel so uncomfortable too. I don't like the thought of it and don't like going through with it. I just feel so guilty to quit too as they spent weeks with the interviewing, training process. But the job just isn't for me and I think it would be a relief if they fired me.

It's a shame for them, but it's business, and you aren't the right fit for the job. I'm sure they'd prefer to have someone who is comfortable in sales and make them more money, so try and think of it that way!

Credit to you for sticking it out for 3 weeks!

Peckhaminn · 22/02/2023 08:57

This sounds awful OP. I've been there before and hated it so much. Do what you feel is right. Do you have back up money or savings so you can leave before you find a new job?

SpookyBlackCat · 22/02/2023 08:59

If you want to quit, then quit.

If you want to stay, then maybe ask someone to help you do some roleplaying and give advice as to how you can improve.

It depends on how you are off financially.

halloumi1 · 22/02/2023 08:59

If the job isn’t for you, you’ll only make yourself more miserable and potentially end up with disciplinary or being let go which then might raise questions with another employer.
I’d definitely leave - it’s my nightmare of a job too and the cold reality of jobs is they would quickly be looking for a replacement for you so I’m sure they’d be okay.

follyfoot37 · 22/02/2023 08:59

You applied for a sales job yet cannot close a sale?
Why apply?
Did you not have an assessment at interview?

savethatkitty · 22/02/2023 09:00

Quit! I stuck out an awful job for 3 months (last day tomorrow, hooray) & it really mucked with my mental & physical health. I wish i quit approximately 2.5 months ago

follyfoot37 · 22/02/2023 09:00

Ays1323 · 22/02/2023 08:53

It makes me feel so uncomfortable too. I don't like the thought of it and don't like going through with it. I just feel so guilty to quit too as they spent weeks with the interviewing, training process. But the job just isn't for me and I think it would be a relief if they fired me.

Missed this post - so you had training...

Why not resign in a dignified manner rather than be sacked?

Original poster
Ays1323 · 22/02/2023 09:07

Years ago I worked in sales and loved it. With that company I was good but there was no competition in the market so it was more negotiating prices and I could always close. The market now is very competitive with what we are selling, customers rightfully go with the cheapest offered. I have great references from that job which is probably why this new place wanted me. However after that job I got into another sector, worked for 10 years and was doing great until I had other issues so thought I could get back into sales - something I had good memories off.

I feel guilty to quit when they are always up for training but I just know this isn't for me. I am not pushy at all and thats what they need

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lovemypuppa · 22/02/2023 09:09

Quit. You are either a salesperson or not. I know for me it's the antithesis of everything I believe in. And don't get me started on the people who come uninvited coldcalling at the front door.

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Ays1323 · 22/02/2023 09:09

follyfoot37 · 22/02/2023 09:00

Missed this post - so you had training...

Why not resign in a dignified manner rather than be sacked?

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I think this is what I need. Resign in a dignified manner. I will wait until Friday and speak to them and just let them know it isn't for me. Financially I am ok, DH has a good job and can provide however I hate the idea of sponging of him for a few more months until I find a job. That is what worries me - it may take months. They pay for this job is good - it lets me have my luxuries without having to ask DH constantly.

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Hoppinggreen · 22/02/2023 09:12

If you have been properly trained then it shouldn’t be “hassling “ people, it should be a natural progression.
I have been in Sales and Sales training for many years and I have never taught anyone to hassle or pressure people. Sales is actually something most people can do, although some find it easier than others so don’t write it off as not for you.
However, if you haven’t had the right training or you just don’t enjoy it then resign, if you dint get results you will get sacked anyway

follyfoot37 · 22/02/2023 09:26

Ays1323 · 22/02/2023 09:09

I think this is what I need. Resign in a dignified manner. I will wait until Friday and speak to them and just let them know it isn't for me. Financially I am ok, DH has a good job and can provide however I hate the idea of sponging of him for a few more months until I find a job. That is what worries me - it may take months. They pay for this job is good - it lets me have my luxuries without having to ask DH constantly.

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Don't see it as sponging! It's a partnership - one day you may be supporting him for a while!
Sales is a tough job whether cold calling or from a list of clients, and is all the harder in the current climate. Look for something that plays to your strengths 9and qualifications if relevant!). We work for a long time, so being unhappy in a job is soul-destroying. Better to have a few weeks to regroup and find something that may pay less but that doesn't make you want to cry at the end of the day!
Best of luck

Laiste · 22/02/2023 09:39

Better to have a few weeks to regroup and find something that may pay less but that doesn't make you want to cry at the end of the day!

This! Totally.
Take heart OP. I recently put my heart and soul into getting a specific new job, prepared for ages for the interview, over the moon when i got it - whole family pleased for me, happy to be able to contribute to family finances ... and left after 2 days!! BlushShock

I have never in my life before quit at anything!

The job just wasn't for me (i was not told the complete truth about the exact nature of the job) and i knew it from the first hour to be honest Sad
The two days of it was hell.

I'm still sad about it. It doesn't feel good to have to leave. But when you know you know.

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