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Sales Truths: Discipline Behind Closed Doors

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WHY IT IS TRUE: A salesperson inadvertently leaves an expensive bracelet exposed on a counter pad, a staff member gets into a shouting contest with the customer, or any other violation of store procedure … Your instinct is to attack the problem right up front, your voice raised, your eyes blazing, because a serious infraction has just occurred.

PLAN OF ACTION: Rather than losing control and embarrassing yourself on the sales floor, take the offender into your office, close the door and privately deal with the situation. Ask the individual what happened, why it happened, and discuss in a calm professional manner the disciplinary action, if any, you plan to take. Be firm, but fair and respectful. Everyone makes mistakes, some more serious than others. The manner in which you deal with this situation will impact every individual in your store. — David Richardson

This article originally appeared in the May 2015 edition of INSTORE.

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Sales Truths: Discipline Behind Closed Doors

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WHY IT IS TRUE: A salesperson inadvertently leaves an expensive bracelet exposed on a counter pad, a staff member gets into a shouting contest with the customer, or any other violation of store procedure … Your instinct is to attack the problem right up front, your voice raised, your eyes blazing, because a serious infraction has just occurred.

PLAN OF ACTION: Rather than losing control and embarrassing yourself on the sales floor, take the offender into your office, close the door and privately deal with the situation. Ask the individual what happened, why it happened, and discuss in a calm professional manner the disciplinary action, if any, you plan to take. Be firm, but fair and respectful. Everyone makes mistakes, some more serious than others. The manner in which you deal with this situation will impact every individual in your store. — David Richardson

This article originally appeared in the May 2015 edition of INSTORE.

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Ready to Relocate? Wilkerson Makes Your Move Seamless

When Brockhaus Jewelry decided to leave their longtime West Main Street storefront for a standalone building elsewhere in Norman, Oklahoma, owners John Brockhaus and Brad Shipman faced a familiar challenge: how to efficiently reduce inventory before the big move. Their solution? Partnering with liquidation specialists Wilkerson for a second time. "We'd already experienced Wilkerson's professionalism during a previous sale," Shipman recalls. "But their approach to our relocation event truly impressed us. They strategically prioritized our existing pieces while tactfully introducing complementary merchandise as inventory levels decreased." The carefully orchestrated sale didn't just meet targets—it shattered them. Asked if they'd endorse Wilkerson to industry colleagues planning similar transitions—whether relocating, retiring, or refreshing their space—both partners were emphatic in their approval. "The entire process was remarkably straightforward," Shipman notes. "Wilkerson delivered a well-structured program, paired us with a knowledgeable advisor, and managed every detail flawlessly from concept to completion."

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