SEL - Selling Policies [LESSON]

Selling Policies

Ebay policies help to create a safer, fair and enjoyable trading experience for all Ebay members. As a seller, you are responsible for reviewing and understanding Ebay's selling policies, as well as all applicable laws and regulations outlined in the user agreement.

Companies have selling policies or guidelines for selling their products.

Selling Policies

  • Determines how products will be sold
  • Standardizes sales
  • Ensures the company and customers understand how products are sold
  • Protects the company legally

The Characteristics of a Company Selling Policy

  • Clearly defines what constitutes a sale
  • Why selling policies are necessary
  • Proves that all customers are treated the same way and increases efficiency of the sales people

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Retail Salesperson

Retail sales people work in stores like Old Navy or Dick's Sporting Goods. They help people find what they are looking for and try to convince the customer to make a purchase. Sales people usually have product knowledge and can answer customer questions about sizing, brands, and usage of a product.

Retail sales people also operate the register and take a customer's method of payment. They also package the product sold. Salespeople handle returns and exchanges too.

Retail Salesperson facts:

  • Must stand for long periods of time
  • Can be part time or full time
  • Should be able to express ideas clearly
  • Able to reason and problem solve to help customers
  • Able to work with other people
  • Have the ability to move up to a department, store or regional manager

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