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Chesterling · 22 February 2017, 01:43 AM

Hello all

I have a question for whoever reads this thread and has some usable input in this, I am 20 something year old college student from Belgium obsessed with watches. Now I am in a transitioning year in college and have at least one day free per week (sometimes two).

It would almost be a dream to work at a (high end) watch store. I was wondering if anybody who has any experience in this field could pitch in, whether i'm being reasonable with this thought or not? Do you guys think it is possible or not?

I have no experience in retail what so ever but do know a thing or two about watches.

Any advice would be welcome

Thank in advance

Etschell · 22 February 2017, 02:33 AM

with no retail experience i doubt it. work at retail somewhere else first and prove you can sell.

MonBK · 22 February 2017, 02:36 AM

Visit the stores and present yourself, you never know until you've tried.

AlpinweissM3 · 22 February 2017, 02:51 AM

You never know until you try. Might not make it into the retail aspect but maybe something else. All that matters is that you get your foot in the door.

ChrisInCharlotte · 22 February 2017, 03:15 AM

Visit a store in person, wear a suit & tie and ask. It all depends on the manager & if they'd want to spend the time training someone with no experience.

Knappo 1307 · 22 February 2017, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Visit the stores and present yourself, you never know until you've tried.

This^^ You have to start somewhere. Good Luck!!

T. Ferguson · 22 February 2017, 03:47 AM

Go in and apply for a job in a high end watch store. From what I've experienced, many of the sales people employed in them have zero experience, even after having worked there for awhile.

TheRolexKingofLV · 22 February 2017, 04:32 AM

Great advice from the forum.

Remember..."the turtle only advances when he sticks his neck out!"

Good luck

Wahlberg · 22 February 2017, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

with no retail experience i doubt it. work at retail somewhere else first and prove you can sell.

I think experience in some cases is unnecessary. Information is key. So if you can convince them with your knowledge it's a lot easier. You just need to look the part, know it 'all' and be convincing.

Lordofrolex · 22 February 2017, 04:39 AM

One day a week sounds like not enough time for someone to give you a chance.

Etschell · 22 February 2017, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

I think experience in some cases is unnecessary. Information is key. So if you can convince them with your knowledge it's a lot easier. You just need to look the part, know it 'all' and be convincing.

i dont disagree, they have little downside in taking a chance.

Formulansx · 22 February 2017, 04:58 AM

I bet if you offered to work for pennies on the dollar, someone would take you in at some position or another. Just depends on how bad you want to work there. Even if it's just sweeping the floors. A foot in the door is better than nothing

Investr · 22 February 2017, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Visit the stores and present yourself, you never know until you've tried.

And show up dressed well!!!

droptopman · 22 February 2017, 06:45 AM

As others have stated, dress nice and present yourself. Go for it. Knowing about watches will be a step up on many of the watch retailers I have communicated with...

Spend more time here doing "field research"

BristolCavendish · 22 February 2017, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Go in and apply for a job in a high end watch store. From what I've experienced, many of the sales people employed in them have zero experience, even after having worked there for awhile.

The best advice so far. If one is personable and somewhat convincing, you can sell just about anything. Just ask any female real estate agent.

MonsterSS · 22 February 2017, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Visit the stores and present yourself, you never know until you've tried.

That's very true! If you don't ask, it's never going to happen.

cajunron · 22 February 2017, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Visit the stores and present yourself, you never know until you've tried.

Great advice from a great source.

ugazag · 22 February 2017, 02:04 PM

Have references handy (ask your references if it is alright to list them). I'm sure their insurance carrier will require a background check.

rouxeny · 22 February 2017, 05:09 PM

They will care less about your knowledge about watches, or your interest in them. The former they can teach, the later is honestly meaningless.

They will care about your ability to quickly form a relationship and make a sale.

I have a friend who always says he could sell ice to Eskimos, and honestly, he's probably right. He just has that skill, could apply it to anything.

MonBK · 22 February 2017, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rouxeny

They will care less about your knowledge about watches, or your interest in them. The former they can teach, the later is honestly meaningless.

They will care about your ability to quickly form a relationship and make a sale.

I have a friend who always says he could sell ice to Eskimos, and honestly, he's probably right. He just has that skill, could apply it to anything.

I agree, when I sold the Sahara Forest I knew nothing about trees.

OmegaJJH · 22 February 2017, 07:28 PM

From my latest experience of an AD in the UK they're not even sales people any more because they have nothing to sell they are simply customer service robots looking after an empty store.

They might as well save some money and just employ a guard dog and put up a sign.

Do you have this watch?
No, there's a 30 year wait and we've closed our list so you can't have one!

Do you have this watch?
No, there's a 6 month wait!

Do you have this watch?
No chance.

Do you have this watch?
Wait.

Do you have this watch?
Wait.

Do you have this watch?
Wait.

Err, we do have a platinum Daytona available.

It's not much fun being a Rolex customer at the moment

yannis · 22 February 2017, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

From my latest experience of an AD in the UK they're not even sales people any more because they have nothing to sell they are simply customer service robots looking after an empty store.

They might as well save some money and just employ a guard dog and put up a sign.

Do you have this watch?
No, there's a 30 year wait and we've closed our list so you can't have one!

Do you have this watch?
No, there's a 6 month wait!

Do you have this watch?
No chance.

Do you have this watch?
Wait.

Do you have this watch?
Wait.

Do you have this watch?
Wait.

Err, we do have a platinum Daytona available.

It's not much fun being a Rolex customer at the moment

Hey James,
Rolex is revenging UK for BREXIT me thinks

OmegaJJH · 22 February 2017, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yannis7777

Hey James,

Rolex is revenging UK for BREXIT me thinks

You're probably right.

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explodingtaco · 22 February 2017, 10:42 PM

Your love of watches is pretty irrelevant to most dealers.

Your ability to sell a watch is very relevant!

Yesterday I visited my local AD, my regular guy was out and I was stoping in to try on a couple of watches quickly to see if they "stay on the list" so this other guy helped me. He was a really good salesman particularly for luxury goods. Almost made me buy on the spot. But hey knew NOTHING about the watches I was looking at and didn't even pretend to.

22 February 2017, 01:43 AM	#1
Chesterling 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NL Watch: Daytona Posts: 62	Working at a dealership Hello all I have a question for whoever reads this thread and has some usable input in this, I am 20 something year old college student from Belgium obsessed with watches. Now I am in a transitioning year in college and have at least one day free per week (sometimes two). It would almost be a dream to work at a (high end) watch store. I was wondering if anybody who has any experience in this field could pitch in, whether i'm being reasonable with this thought or not? Do you guys think it is possible or not? I have no experience in retail what so ever but do know a thing or two about watches. Any advice would be welcome Thank in advance

22 February 2017, 02:33 AM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	with no retail experience i doubt it. work at retail somewhere else first and prove you can sell. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

22 February 2017, 03:47 AM	#7
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Go in and apply for a job in a high end watch store. From what I've experienced, many of the sales people employed in them have zero experience, even after having worked there for awhile. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

22 February 2017, 04:32 AM	#8
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Great advice from the forum. Remember..."the turtle only advances when he sticks his neck out!" Good luck __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

22 February 2017, 04:39 AM	#10
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	One day a week sounds like not enough time for someone to give you a chance. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

22 February 2017, 02:36 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Visit the stores and present yourself, you never know until you've tried.

22 February 2017, 02:51 AM	#4
AlpinweissM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Jordan Location: Colorado Watch: BLNR/ExplorerII Posts: 89	You never know until you try. Might not make it into the retail aspect but maybe something else. All that matters is that you get your foot in the door.

22 February 2017, 03:15 AM	#5
ChrisInCharlotte "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Charlotte Posts: 413	Visit a store in person, wear a suit & tie and ask. It all depends on the manager & if they'd want to spend the time training someone with no experience.

22 February 2017, 04:58 AM	#12
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	I bet if you offered to work for pennies on the dollar, someone would take you in at some position or another. Just depends on how bad you want to work there. Even if it's just sweeping the floors. A foot in the door is better than nothing __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

22 February 2017, 06:45 AM	#14
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	As others have stated, dress nice and present yourself. Go for it. Knowing about watches will be a step up on many of the watch retailers I have communicated with... Spend more time here doing "field research"

22 February 2017, 02:04 PM	#18
ugazag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Dennis Location: Savannah, GA Watch: 114060 Posts: 117	Have references handy (ask your references if it is alright to list them). I'm sure their insurance carrier will require a background check.

22 February 2017, 05:09 PM	#19
rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	They will care less about your knowledge about watches, or your interest in them. The former they can teach, the later is honestly meaningless. They will care about your ability to quickly form a relationship and make a sale. I have a friend who always says he could sell ice to Eskimos, and honestly, he's probably right. He just has that skill, could apply it to anything.

22 February 2017, 07:28 PM	#21
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	From my latest experience of an AD in the UK they're not even sales people any more because they have nothing to sell they are simply customer service robots looking after an empty store. They might as well save some money and just employ a guard dog and put up a sign. Do you have this watch? No, there's a 30 year wait and we've closed our list so you can't have one! Do you have this watch? No, there's a 6 month wait! Do you have this watch? No chance. Do you have this watch? Wait. Do you have this watch? Wait. Do you have this watch? Wait. Err, we do have a platinum Daytona available. It's not much fun being a Rolex customer at the moment

22 February 2017, 10:42 PM	#24
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	Your love of watches is pretty irrelevant to most dealers. Your ability to sell a watch is very relevant! Yesterday I visited my local AD, my regular guy was out and I was stoping in to try on a couple of watches quickly to see if they "stay on the list" so this other guy helped me. He was a really good salesman particularly for luxury goods. Almost made me buy on the spot. But hey knew NOTHING about the watches I was looking at and didn't even pretend to.

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