Avon Hints and Tips (Part 2)

ironed_out

princess_loki wrote: »

this is from the asm in northamptonshire - not sure if i am allowed to quote her on mse but thought it was important. any board guides if i am wrong pls delete and i will 're-word' it...

In the next few months we are having new mapping for the allocation of territory for Representatives. It is all being centralized through out the whole country. So Sales Leaders will be able to obtain territory from the central point. For me to import all the right information I need the help of you all, I need from you the roads you cover and the house nos of your customers (I do not need names of your customers) how often if ever you recanvass your area. If you decide not to give me this information I am afraid Corby and myself cannot deal with any territory issues you have in the future, so your co-operation in this mamouth task will be much appreciated.

What a load of carp. :rotfl: If your AM was doing their job properly. they'd know what streets you're doing, so it really annoys me when they ask for these details. I've never given this info to my AM, but if you feel the need then only give your AM streets. Don't give her your customers. Tell her you cover the streets you were allocated when you started.

If you only cover half of a road (say just 'odds' side) then tell her that, but not each individual number you go to.....your customers may end up with a knock at the door asking if they'd like to become a rep themselves as they like Avon already. :rolleyes:

Oh and as for not being able to deal with territory issues....I thought that's part of what she's paid a salary for and why she drives around in a company car!:p

ehallett

Yay - got my first order for £16. Ok, it was from my sister but it's a good start .

I know that I have got another 3 orders coming my way from my auntie and 2 of my mum's friends so I am hoping that these and my sister's order will make up my MOV or at least £50.

Oh and my sister spent £16 on make-up so I already have £1 towards a free bag for myself .

I'm on the website now too so I am going to put the orders on as I go.

Emily x

geoffunsworth

Wel since joining Avon on Monday.... a up2 £181 in orders! Me and My Fella decided to aim for £200 for my first campaign! So all is going well! I've got my SL coming seeing me on Thursday to check how I'm getting on and what have you! Hope everyone else is doing ok. xxxxxxxxx

Elliebee_2

Well done everyone.......you're all doing very well, she says, sounding just like Old Mr Grace from 'Are you being served?' (showing my age there )

Following the suggestion from someone else on here (sorry - can't remember who, but thanks!). I decided to give all my C5 customers a spare brochure for a friend or relative. I used the sale flyer bags to pack them in - just the right size so makes a neat package, then put in a note saying 'Not seen an Avon book for a while?............etc'

Happy to share the note if you want to PM me your email addy. It's nothing wonderful, but might save you some work!

johanne

Something similar to what ellibee has done was on the letters online section of the rep site.... but they use the avon paper bags and staple them shut after including a note and a few samples. So that could be an idea if your like me ... I always end up ripping the sales leaflet bags open so dont know how any of you manage to reuse them :rotfl:

giggles_alot

It is just me, but are avon a lot slower these days. I always return any items for a refund at the first opportunity but that last few times i have been recharged and then they been refunded a week or 2 weeks later when its been processed. I'm sure it never used to take that long.

Elliebee_2

johanne wrote: »

Something similar to what ellibee has done was on the letters online section of the rep site.... but they use the avon paper bags and staple them shut after including a note and a few samples. So that could be an idea if your like me ... I always end up ripping the sales leaflet bags open so dont know how any of you manage to reuse them :rotfl:

:rotfl: Some will just pull apart reasonably neatly, but otherwise I just cut the top

WOW! Just opened my Sunday Express Magazine to find a 3 page spread all about Avon....they kept that one quiet I suppose it can't do sales any harm anyway

ehallett

Another order in from my mum's friend. Up to £27 now .

I can't wait to see if I get any orders from my first lot of 55 houses tomorrow evening :j .

Emily x

Liz3yy

geoffunsworth wrote: »

Wel since joining Avon on Monday.... a up2 £181 in orders! Me and My Fella decided to aim for £200 for my first campaign! So all is going well! I've got my SL coming seeing me on Thursday to check how I'm getting on and what have you! Hope everyone else is doing ok. xxxxxxxxx

Wow thats great! I've been doing Avon for about 10 days and have just over £120, well done!

Liz3yy

Afternoon all,

What do you guys do about homes where you deliver books but they wont leave them out and also never answer the door? I've been back to the same couple of houses 3 times and still have no joy, should I not bother with them?