Welcome to My Day in Sales Hell!
Today was like the day from hell. I couldn’t focus, get calls out or even think of anything. I had one proposal and three contracts to get out this morning. Once I type them they need to be signed off on by the DOS. The contracts are new and much different then I am used to. Although I am a pretty fast typist, they are taking me sooooo long to complete. I was pulling my hair out by 11:00am as I floundered around trying to get back on track.
The office is being renovated and I can’t believe the working conditions I am trying to function under. The banging, sawing, dust & dirt, noise levels….oh, my, need I say more?
I haven’t had internet in more than a week nor the reservation system so I can’t check availability for my inquires or email my clients. And I’m sorry but that Country Music in the background that the workers are listening to, not to mention the “F” work every minute, was simply too much today. I’M TRYING TO SELL HERE! We are told that it will take another week or so. Pathetic.
The tour bus contact called today to complain about his bill. The room rate included continental breakfast and all taxes and although the package was built correctly, he was still charged taxes, more than $9 per room. So of course he wants to be credited and of course I will have to waste time now getting everything together for review for his charge back. And I felt like a fool and then I thought “again another front desk posting issue.” What’s the deal here?
I scheduled a preconvention meeting for tomorrow earlier this week for a large military convention that starts arriving on the 18th. I have been working with my client now for over a year mostly by email. I am online with here about something every single week. She is counting on me to make sure that everyone communicates with each other about what they need so it runs smoothly and they are proud. Only one Manager took the time to even question me about this meeting. I will soon see who I can count on.
Tomorrow I am expecting more chaos and more breathing in spackle dust. My goal today was to get as many appointments and site inspections for next week. I never did get back on track but I did get an “almost” but then she decided to wait until after the upcoming Holiday. Don’t you just hate that excuse.
I have lost three of my new solicitations that did come out for a hotel tour. Our curb appeal is horrible while we are waiting for the new lighting to be put in….sometime next week. Although we are trying to be a beautiful as we can, the outside of the building is worn and old looking. We are adding new landscaping and when this project is completed we will appear to look much newer. I can’t wait.
I am now going to spend the rest of my evening preparing for battle and tomorrow’s challenges. I’m keeping it as positive as I can. Good luck selling!
Pure Energy
