What’s it like working for a cell phone store?

Question by : What’s it like working for a cell phone store?
I’ve never worked at a a cell phone store, I’ve worked at wal-mart in the electronics section for about 2 years now and was thinking about working at a t mobile store. Should i? Is it easy to move up, is the pay good?
The guy who tells me is a t mobile sales development representative and he told me he earns about 70k a year.

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Answer by Chad
Yes, and yes. It’s a lot nicer job than working at walmart you only have to know how to operate one cell phone company’s phones, i suggest taking the job.

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Q&A: How to start a cell phone business and store?

Question by : How to start a cell phone business and store?
I will like to start a cell phone store. but I have no idea who to call or where to start , If some one can put me on tracks ! thank you. but also not under the name of a company too like my own company with my own name. i don’t want to make another metro or at&t verizon etc…

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Answer by Michel Philip
Wireless cellular phone service is a hot commodity. Building your own wireless infrastructure and acquiring technicians to maintain your network can cost millions to billions of dollars, so a much more cost-effective way to start a cell phone business is to become a reseller for an already established company.

Things You’ll Need:
•Retail space Room for inventory
1.
Determine if there is a need for a new cell phone retailer in your area and if there will be steady enough sales to support your business. Research the local market extensively before opening your business by doing outbound phone polls, taking out ads in the paper and talking with a representative at your local chamber of commerce building.
2.
Get a business license through your state government if you do not already have one, and then present a completed business plan to a bank if you need to secure initial capital in the form of a loan.
3.
Look for an established wireless company that will allow you to become an authorized reseller or dealer. Find one that has extensive coverage in your area and offers phones and plans at a rate that is competitive in your market.
4.
Talk to other wireless retailers in the area to see if they would be interested in operating out of the same building to help share the cost of rent and utilities.
5.
Contact the wireless company by calling their 800 number or going onto their website and fill out the initial form that will be required to apply to become a reseller. See Resources below for several wireless company dealer opportunities.
6.
Speak with the wireless company’s reseller contact to find out how you can order inventory and what the customer activation process will entail.
7.
Order slightly more phones and accessories than you initially think you will need in case demand is high, since it is easier to operate with excess inventory than with not enough.
8.
Advertise your business extensively to drive customers into your store. Use radio ads that stress the price and coverage area of the cellular plans you offer and consider taking advantage of television or newspaper spots as well.

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Q&A: Is it better to go through a local cell phone store or big cell phone company?

Question by Andrew: Is it better to go through a local cell phone store or big cell phone company?
Is it better to go through a local cell phone store or big cell phone company?
which way profit more
and save more money?

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Answer by Hideki
none… Use Skype!

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Q&A: Can someone help me in naming my cell phone store in Spanish?

Question by Alan: Can someone help me in naming my cell phone store in Spanish?
Hi Folks, I am looking for some help from Ask community. I am looking for any eye catching name in Spanish for my cell phone store. My store will sell cell phones and accessories. Name should not be more than three words and one word must be english word “Wireless”. Please accept my thanks in advanced.

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Answer by John
Hello Kitty

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Q&A: please i want to understand something am opening a cell phone store?

Question by Sinan: please i want to understand something am opening a cell phone store?
Hello,

I would like to open a cell phone store but want to understand the following.

1- What type of commissions are paid to the dealers?
2- When they are paid.
3- How much these commissions are.
4- Are there any residual commissions that are paid at all?
5-best 3 campenies to open with

Any information would be appriceated.

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Answer by U H
Best of luck.. Are you into franchise Business which are good and safe for the investors . Nothing to worry since the company directly
does the marketing etc.
You will be given commission etc. Sit with them and discuss.
Go for franchise mobile business . They will guide you .
Visit Nokia dealer store and ask them. Phone the Nokia Company.
Same thing applies to other mobile companies.

Or you can open Idea sim franchise ? Best thing is go
personally and visit mobiles franchise store and ask them
for the contact card or phone numbers.

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Should i buy a cell phone form walmart or spend the moeny on an actual cell phone store?

Question by domt2013: Should i buy a cell phone form walmart or spend the moeny on an actual cell phone store?
I went to the verizon store downtown and they ahve enV touhches for 180 dolars. i went to walmrt and they were only 50 dollars. i know people talk bad about walamrt but should i save my money and but it from walamrt or go to the actually cell phone store.

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Answer by evilattorney
I’d get it from Walmart. At that price, they’re not making much of a profit so you’re not helping them out so much as long as you get out of the store without buying anything else.

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