Posts
2185
Joined
3/4/2013
Location
Pink Hill, NC
US
Zesiger 112
8/23/2017 1:51pm
8/23/2017 1:51pm
Hey guys I'm completing an industrial engineering technology degree. While working an internship this summer I met with many company sales reps. They said a lot of engineers and people with similar degrees become salesmens and reps for companies. It makes sense with the management, logistics, ordering, and understanding the products and technology to explain to the customers.
So to the moto point. I was at the dealer today and a guy came in with a Honda truck, a Honda ride red shirt, and a Honda backpack on, he went to talk to the financing person in the dealer. I guess he is the represtative from Honda who sells the bikes to the dealer? Anyone know how they get into these positions? This would be an awesome job. Even though my focus is mechanical design (cad modeling)
So to the moto point. I was at the dealer today and a guy came in with a Honda truck, a Honda ride red shirt, and a Honda backpack on, he went to talk to the financing person in the dealer. I guess he is the represtative from Honda who sells the bikes to the dealer? Anyone know how they get into these positions? This would be an awesome job. Even though my focus is mechanical design (cad modeling)
This happens in the tech industry all the time. Lot of software engineers transition to sales engineers. However it's not so easy going back the other direction. Think about it before you commit.
Why would you want to be a wage slave salesman????
Technology makes eyes roll back in heads.
Use your degree to fill your wallet then buy all the cooters you want.
edit ... scooters
The Shop
Those District managers make a small salary plus bonuses. Don't get me wrong, the bonuses can be significant if you absolutely rock, but many times you are at the whim of the market and not necessarily your own job performance.
https://www.malakye.com/job/1135/22090/troy-lee-designs/independent-outโฆ
As others have said, put your degree/skills to good use, earn $$$. Sales? Meh. Get a solid salary base going with your education as your weapon.
You are getting sold on the dream, not the reality.
Line your pockets in a lucrative field in order to pursue your passion in your free time....I promise you, if I could go back, I would.
Stay technical out of school for a few years and then you can decide if you want a more customer focused work.
I'm an IE in the O&G sector.
Post a reply to: Bike sales reps