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Advice needed: considering a position

Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Hartsook Apr 1, 2011. 9 Replies

I have an interview coming up with CBS radio and because of my lack of experience I would be grateful to hear your experienced opinions.I am an MBA graduate with a background in pharmaceutical sales…Continue

 

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Roger Hartsook replied to Chris's discussion 'Advice needed: considering a position'
Chris:  I tried looking at other replies before writing my own.  You say the position is with CBS. If it's with the corporation I think other responders are correct.  Keep the focus on sales.  I think you have great prep…
Apr 1, 2011
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Victor John Carr replied to Chris's discussion 'Advice needed: considering a position'
Selling radio does not require a MBA. More than likely the interviewer will consider you to be over qualified and a failure at what you've been doing. You will have to over come that. The radio business is full of people that flunked…
Apr 1, 2011
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Jessie Smith replied to Chris's discussion 'Advice needed: considering a position'
Good Morning Chris, To answer your questions, I have to say in my experience, You need to plan to schedule meetings with as many companies as you can on any given day. Schedueled meetings are a plus!!! for me, they are the first foot in the door! It…
Apr 1, 2011
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Julie Irving replied to Chris's discussion 'Advice needed: considering a position'
Hey, I sent you a message on linkedin with some info.
Mar 28, 2011
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Chris replied to Chris's discussion 'Advice needed: considering a position'
Julie, great advice... I am actually applying with 92.3 and would love to get some of your insight before taking this risk.  Can we speak sometime? Chris
Mar 28, 2011
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Julie Irving replied to Chris's discussion 'Advice needed: considering a position'
Hi Chris, I just got out of radio sales after being in it for about 4-5 years.  I am also in the process of getting my MBA.  A lot of the questions that you are asking are dependent on many factors including what market you are in, and if…
Mar 28, 2011
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Jessica Norgaard replied to Chris's discussion 'Advice needed: considering a position'
The answer to your sales questions is a tough one to give....I think it really depends on the market and the circumstances. Is the position they are interviewing for a additional rep or a replacement? If you dont know for sure.. ask!…
Mar 28, 2011
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Chris replied to Chris's discussion 'Advice needed: considering a position'
Ha, that's a lot of different hats to have to wear.  Thanks, I was thinking that I shouldn't bring it up just yet. I am really interested in radio but am nervous to switch  careers from the healthcare industry. However, being…
Mar 28, 2011
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Paul Schultz replied to Chris's discussion 'Advice needed: considering a position'
Chris,   When I first started 6 years ago cold calling was at least 50%, but now I have quite a list of 'regulars' and so it's down to about 10%.  I sell for a small-market station and so I work with many accounts, like 200…
Mar 28, 2011
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Advice needed: considering a position

I have an interview coming up with CBS radio and because of my lack of experience I would be grateful to hear your experienced opinions.I am an MBA graduate with a background in pharmaceutical sales and have been under-employed since December.Radio has always fascinated me but I am a little bit nervous to take a leap of faith and enter into an industry that I have 0 sales experience in, so I guess my question or better yet, request for advice is:What would a typical day be like?What % of the…See More
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At 4:04am on March 28, 2011, Jingle Jim ReillyJingle Jim Reilly said…

Chris,

I send out a radio sales tip newsletter called The Jingle of The Week. If you'd like to get a few great ideas every Monday morning, send me your email address and I'll hook you up.

Jim Reilly
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At 7:12pm on March 27, 2011, Rebecca SchwartzRebecca Schwartz said…

Chris,

Welcome to Radio Sales Café, and thank you for joining us! I hope you'll find the site a useful resource. If you have any questions, please let me know - I'm here to help.

Also, if you're on Facebook and/or Twitter, you might like to follow RSC there (links on the right side of the page); we're constantly posting motivational quotes, sales tips & articles, ideas for promotions, etc., that are not found on the site per se.

Best wishes,

Rebecca

 
 
 

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