A job that can help me and make me money

**DJ Samson** · 02-13-2007 02:34 PM

I'm 15, I turn 16 soon and I'm starting to get into business. I'm going to be selling my new book online in print/ebook form. Ontop of that I will run a site that promotes the book and possibly other ecommerce projects if I "hook-up" with some partners.

There's a new Hannafords opening and I'm thinking about getting a job there. I'll make decent money and I'll be with some friends. My question is, are there any jobs that I can experience/learn about business/sales/marketing? My initial thought was to become a sales person at a store like Sears or something so I could learn sales. What do you think?

**rob2009** · 02-13-2007 07:27 PM

It is going to be hard for you to find a job in sales or marketing with no experience (Although how do you gain experience without getting a job? Its a paradox...lol)

Anyway, your best bet (if you are looking for more experience rather than money) is to find a marketing business in your area and talk to them about an internship...let them know that you will do it for minimum wage and will help them in any way possible.

Should work. If not, go to that company (I dont know what Hannafords is) and work your way up until you get into sales.

**skyjoe76** · 02-13-2007 08:06 PM

If you are willing to get paid only by commission without a fixed pay check, you will be hired.

I learnt sales by working for free. Get paid only when I sold the products.

**DJ Samson** · 02-13-2007 09:02 PM

Hannafords is a grocery chain so I'm not sure if there are any actual sales positions. What kind of job could I take with commission? I know a car salesman is like this but am I too young to work for a dealership?

Thanks!

**rob2009** · 02-14-2007 05:42 AM

Maybe think outside of the box and go for what Skyjoe76 was talking about, tell a sales company that you will work for free, and only accept commissions.

**DrMoney** · 02-14-2007 07:59 AM

Actually sales is easy to get into.
Salesmen are the easiest sales, so by this just sell the person giving you the interveiw.

Sales is is high demand, you could get in easy.

**cube3** · 02-14-2007 08:17 AM

if you are good at talking..i guess sales is the way to go

**imike** · 02-14-2007 10:14 AM

I agreed. As long as your EQ is good, you shouldn't have problem mixing around with different people of different background.
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**akula** · 02-14-2007 10:25 AM

to achieve your objective, work for venture backed technology startups

do you know where to find these companies?

**jasaunders** · 02-14-2007 11:09 AM

Any job you take at your age will be good experience for the future. Whether it is working at a pizza shop, retail store, or something else, you will gain insight into whatever industry it is.

**DJ Samson** · 02-14-2007 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by akula

to achieve your objective, work for venture backed technology startups

do you know where to find these companies?

I actually don't. Would they be in the yellow pages?

Thanks.

**Aletheides** · 02-19-2007 10:25 PM

Sales is not difficult to break into, you'll have no trouble if you're eager to learn. Wear a suit or at least a shirt and tie, they'll hire you. I've worked in hardware sales at Sears before - you'll learn a lot if sales is unfamiliar territory.

I would suggest going for Automobile sales if you can... Sales is a smart skill to learn and will definitely come in handy in the future if you're looking to own your own business.

**zoobie** · 02-20-2007 03:07 PM

It's good that at your young age you are already earning your own money.

I just hope that you won't lose your focus from your studies. Getting a degree is one way of insuring your future. Finish your studies first. You have a lot of time ahead of you.

**jesterx** · 02-28-2007 05:16 PM

here are some good tips for a young lad with passion to make money

1) dont worry about what anyone says to you or about you!

2) try to find a service or product that is already selling really well and do something similar....maybe put a spin or add your own touch to that like with your ebook

3) read all the info you can and study the successful people it will get you where you want to be quicker.

for now maybe while you learning get some money together by getting a JOB to help you marketing efforts when you launch your book...it will help you in the long run

i wish you all the best with this ok

**DonTheD** · 03-12-2007 11:43 AM

I got a job when I was 17 at a telesales spot. It was a "we'll hire anybody, because nobody stays past training" type of places... At any rate, I made pretty good money to be in high school, and I learned a lot about sales..and even more about dealing with people (people treat you worse over the phone than they ever would face to face). Try that.