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(AT1)
Instructional Aid
January 2008
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Overview
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Preparation Checklist
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Page 2 It feels wonderful to This is the Appointment Maker’s personal story of how and why
be my own boss: she is with Avon. Example:
Share “your story”—
how and why you “You know, when we met I shared with you that I have been
came to Avon. What with Avon for 6 years. I started as a Representative, just as you
you’ve achieved or
are starting today! I thought my first goal was pretty big…a new
are striving for.
television. With Avon, I was able to purchase my new television
in full in a little less than 6 months!”
“My next goal was truly my lifelong dream…to buy a house with
a big backyard for my son to play in. As [a top-performing
Executive Unit Leader], I am proud to say that my Avon
business has made it possible for me to purchase my dream
home for my family!”
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Page 4 Welcome to the “I’m proud to tell you about my ‘business partner,’ Avon! Avon’s
world of Avon: mission is to empower women through personal growth and
Share Avon’s global financial independence. Avon’s commitment to female
vision and heritage. empowerment has strongly continued since the company was
founded in 1886—34 years before women had the right to vote.”
Did you know that Avon is the world’s largest direct seller with
more than 5 million Representatives in 100 countries?”
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Pages World-class beauty “Avon is trusted around the globe for our world-class beauty
6–7 products: Promote and skin care products. Avon Independent Sales
Avon’s competitive Representatives have the opportunity to sell some of the most
advantage in leading recognized brands in the industry like the Anew Anti-Aging line
brands and R&D and wrinkle cream and Skin So Soft. And our commitment to
investment.
research and development means that consumers can look
forward to leading-edge products.”
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Pages Avon offers you an “Finally, an earnings opportunity equal to your ambition!
8–9 earnings You can build a successful direct-sales business selling a broad
opportunity equal range of beauty, fashion and gift products.
to your ambition.
And you earn bonuses when you recruit, train and motivate a
Introduce the Avon
sales team through our Avon Sales Leadership Program.
Earnings Opportunity
and its advantages.
Imagine—unlimited earnings potential and unrestricted personal
growth…it’s all possible with these great Avon advantages…”
Pages Sell-Share-Show “SELL…SHARE…SHOW! The more you SELL, the more you
10–11 earn—up to 50%! SHARE and earn even more—up to 12% of
your team’s sales!”
“Here’s how…
• SELL our world-class products to friends and family, and
to neighbors and co-workers.
• SHARE your excitement and enthusiasm for your Avon
business—both the products and the Avon Earnings
Opportunity, then
• SHOW your team how to do what you do. Role-model the
steps to building a successful business enterprise.”
“With Avon, you earn two ways: through personal sales and
through team-building!”
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Pages With Avon you’re in “With Avon you are in business for yourself, not by yourself.
12–13 business for The resources of our global company are behind you. And, as
yourself, not by your Business Partner [or District Sales Manager], I am fully
yourself. invested in your success!”
All the support and
benefits to assist and
“Avon offers comprehensive training tools and resources and
reward success.
exciting recognition and bonus programs…”
Introduce Fast Start Review the list on Page 13 of the booklet. Make specific
flyer references to new Representative program, top seller’s program
and the Sales Leadership Fast Start Bonus.
Pages What are your “Let’s take a moment to sit back, close your eyes and think about
14–15 Dreams? Connect what you really want out of life. What do you dream about? If all
their “dreams” with bills were paid and money were no object, what would you want
the possibilities Avon for yourself or your family?”
offers.
Discuss/explore
Use this list to prompt ideas/thoughts. Additional examples…
verbally only at this …“What is the greatest gift that you could give your family?”
stage. …“We so often put the needs of others before ourselves. If all
others’ needs were met, what one indulgence would you reward
yourself with?”
…“If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Who would you take with you? What things would you do?”
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Place a check mark Pause, wait for a response. You want to gain the new Recruit’s
for appropriate commitment to investing her time and energy to building her new
“dreams” on page 15 business. Address any questions/concerns.
only after Prospect
has affirmed decision
If “yes,” reaffirm the Prospect’s decision to start her business, and
to join Avon today. If
additional “dreams” record her dreams on the Take-Away.
from those listed are
mentioned, note “That’s great, (Name)! I’m thrilled to get you started towards your
those on page 15 dreams today! I’m looking forward to partnering with you to help
and on the Take- build your new business.
Away.
“We can start your business today for a modest fee of $10.00.
I’ll need some information to prepare your Avon contract. While I
complete this step, would you please collect your (specific
identification/required information or documents)?”
Take- Why not you? Why If “yes,” record her dreams mentioned on the Take-Away as new
Away/ not today? Once Recruit collects papers/information/payment. Include any
Back commitment to Avon additional points of information mentioned in earlier discussions
page business is in the “It’s All About You” section. For example, names of
foldout confirmed, record the children/family members, community activities/groups, workplace,
individual’s dreams.
hobbies/recreational interests.
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Definitive “No”…Thank the Prospect for her time, and have her
agree to allow you to contact her in the future should her
plans/needs change. Collect names and contact information as
Leads.
“(Name), thank you so much for the opportunity to talk with you
today. I understand that this opportunity may not be right for you
today, but perhaps in the future. Do you know anyone who may
be interested in earning an additional $500 per month and/or
starting her own $100,000 business?” (Promote local recruiting
prize program.)
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Record potential
This is a critical brainstorming process. Allow the new
Downline members Representative to take as long as necessary, without interruption
as Leads. to compile her list. Remember, the “Who Do You Know” List is
the foundation of the Recruit’s business success.
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After the new Representative has completed their list, review the
list (all potential Customers) to identify who among them could
use more money and have dreams and goals. Relate this step to
Avon Sales Leadership opportunity. The goal is to identify
Customers, Helpers, those she knows outside her Geography
(eReps) and potential Downline members/Lead generation.
Refer to the Fast
Start flyer. Refer to the Fastest Fast Start flyer: Have the new
Representative fill in the names of the people with whom the new
Representative identified to share the Avon opportunity. Explain
how the people on this list will become part of their team,
enabling them to reach their dreams/goals and achieve the Fast
Start bonus.
“I will partner with you to help you get started. I’ll demonstrate
to you how to present the Avon Earning Opportunity to train you
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“Now that we know who you know, let’s talk about what you’ll
share with them.”
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Demonstrate how to “Remember, if your Customer is not aware of and able to access
use the: your brochure, your store is not truly open for business!”
• Brochures
• Samples (Explain to the new Representative that she needs to place her
name and phone number on the back of her brochures, along
with the brochure’s expiration date.)
(Take out the box samples from the Kit, and let the new
Representative open one sample and apply it to the back of her
hand. Ask the new Representative what she thinks of the sample
and would she feel comfortable demonstrating this to her
Customer.)
Page 19 You have the power “You have the power to increase your earnings every 2 weeks
to increase your by consistently following the Avon success cycle! Let’s take a
earnings. closer look at each cycle…”
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Page 21 Earn as much as “Earn as much as you need—or want! How high do you want
you need—or want! to soar? (Name), the sky is the limit! Take a look at how an
Build aspirations… Avon business compares with salaries in the market. For
Avon can help deliver example, an elementary school teacher earns on average
dreams “large and $48,194 while a President’s Council member earns on average
small.”
$50,400! And, an Executive Unit Leader earns on average
$5,000 more than that!”
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“Hello, (Name). It was great seeing you last week! It’s always
fun when we get together. I’m calling with some exciting
news! I’ve started my own business! Yes—with Avon!”
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“Let’s take a look at your ‘Who Do You Know’ List and see
who you could contact over the next week. You will want to
focus on your first four campaigns because this is where you
can earn 50% on our full earnings products when you order
online. How many Customers do you think you can contact?”
(Under the first campaign, let the new Representative fill in the
number of Customers. Calculate average Customer order of
$25.00, or average for market, and fill in campaign sales.)
(Pull out the Fast Start flyer and review the number of people
the New Representative has listed.)
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Ask:
“Let’s start your earnings towards your Fast Start Bonus, so
you can get a start on reaching (state dream/goal). Let’s see,
you have identified XX people as potential business partners.”
Step 4: Getting going Discussion
“How many people will you be able to contact to share the
opportunity with before your first order goes in?”
(Pause for answer.)
Take- Goals & Next Steps “I am planning an Opportunity Meeting (give date). Why don’t
away/ you invite all the people on your Fast Start flyer?”
Goal-
Dream (Record in the Take-Away Goal/Dream Card the information
Card
the Representative filled in on page 23 under first, second and
(Back
page
third campaigns. Confirm next steps, meeting date and
foldout) record Training Contact 2. Note any other action items. )
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Follow up by phone. Within two days of your first meeting, call your new Representative to
check on her progress. Offer to answer any questions or provide
assistance as needed. Remember to encourage her as she builds
her new business.
Looking towards Training Complete Training Contact 2 before the new Representative
Contact 2 submits her first order. The goal of this session is to determine
progress towards Next Steps recorded during the Appointment
process:
Conduct Development If the new Representative elects Avon Sales Leadership at time of
Contact 1 (as applicable) Appointment, schedule the Development Contact 1.
In cases when the new Representative does not elect Avon Sales
Leadership, extend the opportunity during later Training Contacts.
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