The Poor Sales Rep
by Julie Coln, Media Buyer
There once was a sales rep from Nantucket
An ad agency requested a $5 million dollar proposal
She said to herself, “You demanding media buyers go suck it!
Just a few more days ‘til the 4th of July,
My bags are packed- I’m ready to fly!”
The buyer got a quote from another firm
And the RFP was sent out
The anticipation of waiting made the buyer’s stomach burn.
The potential client was blown away,
They got out their check books
They were ready to pay.
They signed the contract on the dotted line.
Everyone got a commission check,
They were feeling fine.
Everyone except that well rested rep from Nantucket.
Her commissions were dry that month
Not a dime in her bucket.
Moral of the story: Treat every request like a potential sale!