Sales bloopers : No 3

As mentioned in my last sales blooper post, I started my sales career in, effectively, telesales. As that company is long-gone I feel I can now share with you some of the funny/cringe-worthy moments of that first job…. this and the following stories are all 100% true, though names and details have been changed to protect the innocent.


Me : “Good morning, this is Ed McLean from Company Z. Is Janet Hawley available please?”
Gatekeeper : “Have you spoken to Janet before?”
Me : “No, I haven’t, but..”
Gatekeeper : “Oh, actually, yes I remember, I think she was expect a call from you. I will give you her direct line. It’s 00 2023…33”
Me : “Errr, thank you”… (that’s strange….)
(Calling new number)
New gatekeeper “Good morning, Samaritans”

More bloopers soon….