I have never worked in retail or sales before so I have no idea. But what would be a typical percentage for commision for selling products that range from $50 - $150?

Thanks!

Leo

 

Somebody is applying at Fry's

 

I think 3-5% is common. Im sure some things can be as low as 1%

 

HAHA! That's very funny... I work at Intel as a Senior Software Engineer thank you very much.

 

but that is with base pay right? What about those without base pay and on pure commision?

Thanks!

 

commission is based on the type of item being sold and if they get a base or hourly pay, there will be a quota.

I worked in retail during college and sold ladies shoes. my hourly rate was ~$8/hr + a commission of 9% on anything over a quota of $100/hr. Working part time I made about $18/hr not bad considering this was in 1993.

Ladies shoes is the one of the highest commission departments if not the highest in a store.

 

I believe working in fine jewelry takes the cake though shoes might be close

 

hey my dad worked at intel before he retired in december.

not at san jose office though, in fremont.

 

My mom worked at Intel in 1972. Then quit...bah...

 

Hey - Know any Senior Software Engineers (Java) looking to make a job change? I have a f/t position I am working on in Pleasanton.

 

yeah, I know few members here are in i-club as well. but don't think they are very active...

sorry guys, but please stay on topic.

 

Sorry - I couldn't help it when I saw software engineer - It's the recruiter in me.

To address your question I believe it would depend heavily on what you are selling, the mark-up, how much sales pressure needed to sell the product and the overall compensation plan.

For instance - At Good Guys you make really good commission selling speakers (high markup) but almost nothing for a portable cd player (low markup.) I don't know any retail positions that are 100% commission but I have a friend who sells vacation packages at 100% commission and makes 5% commission on total revenue. Recruiters/mortgage/real estate people at 100% commission make closer to 50%+.

If you are looking for a salary range/commission structure for a specific position then maybe I can give you more detail.

Hope that helps!

Joe

 

Thanks!