How much money would you request for this position?

**Elysium** · 10-25-2004, 03:52 PM

Hey guys,

Ok, so i was down the gym.. and some guy rings me up. I didnt pick up coz i was in the middle of a set! He left a message explaining he would like to invite me for an interview. Im going to call him tomorrow to discuss it further. He will want to know how much money im on now. He will also ask me how much money im looking for.

Its hard coz i dont want to mention a figure just in case its alot lower, or just lower for that fact than what he will be able to offer me. See what i mean?

Here is the Job description. Assuming you had all them skills in ample supply. What money would you ask for?

Description:
Job Title: Sales Development Coach

Job Reference: 425zz0007

Reporting to: Telemarketing Manager

Department / Location: Telebusiness/Swindon

Role Purpose

Ability to provide sales coaching support on an individual and team basis and recognise skill gaps within the team.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure correct Sales Skill set is present and applied, within all team members
Provide Coaching support to team members
Support Department Managers in development of teams and individuals
Ensure that all staff have active Personal Development Plans
Manage the New Starter induction and training process
Act as liaison for internal and external training support
Develop and manage succession planning
Develop, manage and execute Sales Development Plan
Experience and qualifications

Previous experience of coaching/training within a sales environment
Previous Team Leader/Team Manager experience
Experience of delivering and implementing training options
Proven record of increased performance of individuals and teams
Minimum of 2 years experience within a call centre/sales capacity
Excellent organisational skills

Requirements:
Level Of Job C
Expertise Human Resources, Sales-Support
Education GCSE
JobType Full Time
Locale Swindon
JobLevel 3-5 years
Language English - written

Im not saying im gonna take this job, im curious to explore all avenues.

So... how much?

**mcnst01** · 10-25-2004, 04:36 PM

Not sure how much that position would demand.
The only bit of advice I can give is to ask for more then you would expect.
In other words aim high. There's a great saying "you only bite the apple once"
This is assuming that they contacted you and want you. Remember you are selling yourself, so the sky is the limit

**DoctaBig** · 10-25-2004, 05:03 PM

$200k

**DoctaBig** · 10-25-2004, 05:04 PM

lol...i think i would have a much shortened lifespan if i took that job.

**Elysium** · 10-25-2004, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by DoctaBig

lol...i think i would have a much shortened lifespan if i took that job.

Yea thanks for your input dick

**Lostsoul** · 10-25-2004, 07:02 PM

I'm an IT contractor and whenever someone asks me how much I'm looking for, I ask how much their offering, that kind of puts the ball back in their court. Usually though, I'd start high, like 20% higher than what I'm currently on and let them negotiate from there.

**MASStermind** · 10-25-2004, 08:47 PM

In US that position demands from 35-40K buts its usually around 15-20K plus majoirty of it is in bonus. I dont know what that translates over to UK its probably not a simple currency conversion ratio. You can also check out www.salary.com

**DoctaBig** · 10-25-2004, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by MESSY_UK

Yea thanks for your input dick

Your welcome...if it makes you feel better most people would have the same opinion of my line of work.

BTW...i hope you were just kidding around...because i was

**Elysium** · 10-26-2004, 04:22 AM

Originally Posted by DoctaBig

Your welcome...if it makes you feel better most people would have the same opinion of my line of work.

BTW...i hope you were just kidding around...because i was

Well i was actually hoping some that you would contribute a constructive answer. I guess thats beyond some people? Im fed up with people who just reply saying stuff but not actually saying anything.

**Elysium** · 10-26-2004, 06:23 AM

Hey guys, just an update. I spoke to the guy this afternoon and im gonna go in for an interview.

We talked a bit and came up with a figure.

£28000, thats pounds sterling. So in USD that would be $51,455.69

**co2boi** · 10-26-2004, 06:43 AM

Never give an exact amount. That's like playing Roullete bro. Talk in salary ranges. I wouldn't even say what you currently make. I would just say, in order to leave my current position, I would need something between $x and $y. The only reason for him to know what you currently make is for his negotiating purposes

**Elysium** · 10-26-2004, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by co2boi

Never give an exact amount. That's like playing Roullete bro. Talk in salary ranges. I wouldn't even say what you currently make. I would just say, in order to leave my current position, I would need something between $x and $y. The only reason for him to know what you currently make is for his negotiating purposes

Yea.. well we have talked money... and thats what we came up with. look at my previous post

**DoctaBig** · 10-26-2004, 10:25 AM

you come to a steroid board and ask questions about how much you money you should request for a business position and get pissed off when you get a smart a$$ remark or two. Are you on pct????

**decadbal** · 10-26-2004, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by MESSY_UK

Well i was actually hoping some that you would contribute a constructive answer. I guess thats beyond some people? Im fed up with people who just reply saying stuff but not actually saying anything.

only ppl in that field would know, id ask around to ppl who do that and then come up with one.. or say a high one and negotiate

**Elysium** · 10-26-2004, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by MESSY_UK

Hey guys, just an update. I spoke to the guy this afternoon and im gonna go in for an interview.

We talked a bit and came up with a figure.

£28000, thats pounds sterling. So in USD that would be $51,455.69

Well i started off high Deca .. and i think i took him by surprise. We got down the the figure quoted above... which to be honest is alot of money for me!

**jonnytour** · 10-26-2004, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by DoctaBig

you come to a steroid board and ask questions about how much you money you should request for a business position and get pissed off when you get a smart a$$ remark or two. Are you on pct????

If I am not mistaken we are in the AR Lounge and the description for this section of the board is "Talk about whatever you want. Off topic discussion" Therefore I would assume that talking about one's job would be considered part of an "off topic descussion". I mean correct me if I am wrong here...but wouldn't u agree???