Although you might be growing a little tired of the “Sh*t _______ say” trend, this video on sales reps is worth the watch. Yes, it’s geared toward the skate/surf market, but it also transgresses many other action sports. Anybody that’s been/spoken with a sales rep can appreciate it. Would like to have heard, “Yeah, the snow’s really not so bad, all things considered,” or, “At least it’s not as bad as Colorado.” Funny stuff nonetheless.
“No problem, i’ll totally send you some swag when i get back to the office”
Sorry, no pro forms now. You gotta get those early before the season starts!
the more rasta the better, right?
As a snowboard buyer, and SIA veteran, this video is the most accurate portrayal of “most” sales reps we encounter… one thing I would have added would have been “We are out of proforms” and “yeah man, super discounts for sure!” or “yeah Ill get you the Bro Deal”
instant classic
“oh, sorry, we’re all out of that color/size”
“this one is gonna be your bread and butter”
Classic! “Jay-Z wore this”
“Oh, Dude! We’ve got a SICK ambassador program; just let me know what you want by August” (quote from Mark Mackay, formerly of Orage/Atomic. Yeah, never happened)
“you’re friends with Rosen/Furtney? Why are you on Dynastar?”
“Today’s customer already knows everything from the internet. There’s no more need for any romance on the sales floor.”
“This is our take on the whole rocker thing.”
“Rocker is just a fad.” (Fischer rep 2 years ago)
“So they (rival company) shit-canned that boot cuz they couldn’t get it to ski well?”
“Nah, it’s just a graphics change. Still the same it’s been for 5 seasons.”
“No way our corporate online presence will affect your sales.”
“No way our corporate brick & mortar presence will affect your sales.”
“how ’bout we put a size run in on wheels?”
“Look, if it were up to me, I’d open you, but it’s not my call.”
AND shit reps NO LONGER SAY:
“2%-10 net 120″
“If you bump your order up another 20%, you’ll get it back in co-op ad allowance.”