A step too far or normal protocal??

[Dave20046]

He's opened himself up to potential accusations of sexism with that line imo (and sounds like a slimey ****), the sort of thing I steer well clear of in the workplace.
Weirdo, if the price is the best go for it but I'd ask to swap account managers!

Originally Posted by Kate Moss

At work I am responsible for stationary contracts, consumables etc. Had a phone call today from a company trying to get our business. They said they had just secured a deal with Cadbury and so are sending out 1kg chocolate to all people on there database, that happens to be me!
He asked if he should send it to my home address?...I said no, work is fine! (Why would i want to give out personal details?!)

He then continued to make conversation, I presume to build a rapour in order to try and make me use their company. He gave me "a great deal" on an ink cartridge. The company I already use is cheaper and told him so, so he some how managed to do the same cartridge for £2 cheaper!

Anyway...he says he visits all customers and asked would it be ok to take me out to lunch at his boss's expense.
...umm NO!!
So instead he will bring biscuits etc! He then makes small talk asking if i had a nice Valentines and asked if I was hungover?? (Baring in mind I work in a rehab, I find that a little inapropriate!)

He also said he gives 2 weeks notice before he visits and said jokingly " so you'l have time to do your hair and make-up" WTF??

He clarified some company details with me, his respons; due to the fact that he had the correct details was "Kate, I love you, I've got ticks in all my boxes"

What's going on? A step too far in trying to secure future business?

Can I have his number please? I can guarantee he wont bother you again.

[Bri w]

Yuk! I hate that sort of Sales patter, and I would be tempted to tell him where to go. But if the price is right ask him to email the quotes thro' and you'll do business that way - also with quotes you can ask your current supplier if they can 'price match'.

So, had a call today from a courier for said company, confirming the address for delivery of chocolate and 2 cartridges at £? each. I informed him that I had not requested 2 cartridges. My understanding was these were being sent free of charge as an insentive. The "courier" then proceeded to ask me how much I currently pay for my cartridges? Now why would he need to know that. I explained I had already discussed this with the salesman.

I have since emailed Mr Sleeze, informing him of the call with the courier and also that his overly friendly sales techniques were innapropriate and unnecessary.


Wonder if i will get a reply.

[Sir Trev]

Originally Posted by Gabriel2k

I dont know where you guys work but this is very common practice in what I do, generally have a different rep take me out for lunch at least once a week, bottles of wine/whiskey/hampers at Christmas, if they are in the area visiting another consultant then they pop their head in with some biscuits.

Also had a couple of go-karting events for free through reps and they keep hassling me to go play golf, colleagues that I work with have even been taken abroad to look at their factories which basically means for a **** up.

As long as you dont let these "inducements" effect who you specify/buy from it doesnt matter, some of the more generous ones ive never even bothered looking in their product catalogue.

He might have been a bit overly familiar for you personally on the phone but I think you are over-reacting somewhat, it is standard sales tactics to build a rapour with a client.

I assume you don't work for an American company then? We have to abide by the Foreign and Corrupt Practices Act where inducements like this are completely banned in case you get sued for winning a deal "unfairly".

You may be happy to get treated in the way that KM was but it seems you're in the minority.

[Biker Biggles]

Originally Posted by phil24_7

Can I have his number please? I can guarantee he wont bother you again.

I refer the honourable gentleman to my post several pages ago.
Unleash hell

I know someone who built a prolific and consistent shagging career from working in sales and seducing over the phone at work. It was a woman by the way.

Kate, if you don't want the chocolate I shall PM you my address!

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Milky Bar Kid

Kate, if you don't want the chocolate I shall PM you my address!

What's this?

Me?

The 13th Duke of Wybourne?

Kate?

And MBK?

Involving a kilogram of chocolate you say?


With my reputation??





Oh well...

Now I never said I didn't want the chocolate! But if I want some that badly i'd either buy it myself or get Phil to get me some! Or Rai86 owes me a toffee crisp


I did how ever say in my email to please send, a brochure only. I don't want to encourage the guy!