Sales Floor Let's meet in the Middle; an Electronics/Tech thread

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So since there's other megathreads for other work centers, can't see why we can't have one.

So have you guys started on the Transition yet? Has it been repacks on repacks, we had 2 flats, a tub and the cage full of repacks.

Also how's your relationship with the Target Tech people

And your usual routines ?

Let's talk
 
I made a thread in I'm Lost, but maybe it's better here. I was an electronics TM last year, and just started as an electronics TM at a different store. My weak point for selling is definately TVs, which I know little about (don't own one or need one), and which my old store didn't move that much outside of holiday sales. What does an electronics TM need to know about TVs?
 
Stuff2 said:
I made a thread in I'm Lost, but maybe it's better here. I was an electronics TM last year, and just started as an electronics TM at a different store. My weak point for selling is definately TVs, which I know little about (don't own one or need one), and which my old store didn't move that much outside of holiday sales. What does an electronics TM need to know about TVs?
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There is a new training guide for electronics on workbench
 
SpotSlave2015 said:
Transition starts this week and as a religious closer, Im screwed. 7 am shifts all week which mean i have to wake up at 5:3o for the bare minimal.
I Think My boss has lost her mind...just a little
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The transition was sure something else for us, and not to mention the repacks on repacks
 
Stuff2 said:
I made a thread in I'm Lost, but maybe it's better here. I was an electronics TM last year, and just started as an electronics TM at a different store. My weak point for selling is definately TVs, which I know little about (don't own one or need one), and which my old store didn't move that much outside of holiday sales. What does an electronics TM need to know about TVs?
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There's an app on the Zebra that train you on product knowledge for electronics. I forgot which app though, but it's there.
 
Walmart said:
There's an app on the Zebra that train you on product knowledge for electronics. I forgot which app though, but it's there.
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Is it generally okay to ask for time to do those at work? At my last store, we never did workbench training unless Corporate demanded it (certainly not any product knowledge training), and I've never had time for Zebra training.
 
Stuff2 said:
Is it generally okay to ask for time to do those at work? At my last store, we never did workbench training unless Corporate demanded it (certainly not any product knowledge training), and I've never had time for Zebra training.
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Our district HR lady encouraged us to use the app whenever we can. I don't think my boss would let me do a whole sitting training myself, but I like to finish most of my task early, then do each product knowledge one at a time when I can.

To be honest, I did most of my own product knowledge at home.

For tv's I would learn about:
Resolution (Full HD, 4k)
Refresh rates/Hertz (gaming, sports)
Types of backlight
Best size tv for specific rooms
Does it have built-in streaming app (smart tv): Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime etc.


If your not sure what specs/feature it has. Scan the barcode for the tv. Click on find elsewhere, and I believe there's a link to the Target product page where it gives you all the highlight and specs of the tv.
 
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SFSDan said:
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Hey day focal!
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A few things look off here:

Why is your pegboard 4 ft when the graphic is 3 ft? Should really have your PMT swap it out for a better looking presentation.

Missing the 2 small price signs to let guests know how much each item costs. Since this is set as a vmg, no labels are used.

Also, did your store not receive the 3ft x 6ft base the table are supposed to sit on?

At least 2 of the magnetic graphics under the tables look misplaced. They are supposed to create the illusion of boxes. The back one isn't right.
 
SigningLady said:
A few things look off here:

Why is your pegboard 4 ft when the graphic is 3 ft? Should really have your PMT swap it out for a better looking presentation.

Missing the 2 small price signs to let guests know how much each item costs. Since this is set as a vmg, no labels are used.

Also, did your store not receive the 3ft x 6ft base the table are supposed to sit on?

At least 2 of the magnetic graphics under the tables look misplaced. They are supposed to create the illusion of boxes. The back one isn't right.
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In all honesty, I've been gone for like 2 days and I came back to this, I'll admit it does look at bit awkward
 
SFSDan said:
In all honesty, I've been gone for like 2 days and I came back to this, I'll admit it does look at bit awkward
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It never ceases to amaze me how sloppy Plano/signing team members can be at other stores. I don't put up with that kind of laziness at my store; I may *only* be the signing tm but the plano team knows what my expectations are and if they are not sure something looks right, they ask. And they know I will not hesitate to point out inconsistencies when I see them (there are 2 other things I noticed in your pic, but I stuck to the Heyday focal in my post, lol).

Ask your tl or PTL for a copy of the vmg for this focal. Electronics is supposed to have a copy for zoning purposes and this way you can see what it should look like. And then bug the hell out of whoever set this to correct it!
 
SigningLady said:
A few things look off here:

Why is your pegboard 4 ft when the graphic is 3 ft? Should really have your PMT swap it out for a better looking presentation.

Missing the 2 small price signs to let guests know how much each item costs. Since this is set as a vmg, no labels are used.

Also, did your store not receive the 3ft x 6ft base the table are supposed to sit on?

At least 2 of the magnetic graphics under the tables look misplaced. They are supposed to create the illusion of boxes. The back one isn't right.
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Or how about ordering the 4 ft graphic because they come in both sizes. (this way you dont bother PMT because maybe the peg is SUPPOSED to be 4ft?

I am beginning to get really annoyed with VMGing hardlines. I get it with A&A. I have no problems with Hearth and Hand.
That (heyday) will look skanky.
Oh and ours will have the (heyday) coffee on it too. Once the new one arrives because the first one looks like it was a taken out to a gun range. So its still in the BR in a half opened box.

Finally, POG TMs don't exist and plano is mostly a suggestion. If they were actually serious. They would have all targets look the same. Do they? NO, they do not.

yes we all still have our pog people and ours at my store does permanent closes. She's a TL too so she just does everything after all the others leave. Does she do pog? Only on the big sets.

So shall we not accuse people of being lazy in a process that was knifed repeatedly by Spot and left on the side of the road to die.
 
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Digi_E said:
good lord can you PLEASE tell your softlines to fix that JOY wall it is HIDEOUS. let me find one of my softlines girls set something touching the basedeck or floor!
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I'll trade 8 aisles of toys endcaps for the Joy wall run. Also no comment on the flat of repacks just parked by the boat?
 
Flow Warrior said:
Or how about ordering the 4 ft graphic because they come in both sizes. (this way you dont bother PMT because maybe the peg is SUPPOSED to be 4ft?

I am beginning to get really annoyed with VMGing hardlines. I get it with A&A. I have no problems with Hearth and Hand.
That (heyday) will look skanky.
Oh and ours will have the (heyday) coffee on it too. Once the new one arrives because the first one looks like it was a taken out to a gun range. So its still in the BR in a half opened box.

Finally, POG TMs don't exist and plano is mostly a suggestion. If they were actually serious. They would have all targets look the same. Do they? NO, they do not.

yes we all still have our pog people and ours at my store does permanent closes. She's a TL too so she just does everything after all the others leave. Does she do pog? Only on the big sets.

So shall we not accuse people of being lazy in a process that was knifed repeatedly by Spot and left on the side of the road to die.
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Fair enough. There could be a 4ft version of the sign. But I'd rather bother the PMT for 15 mintues to swap it out than wait up to 2 weeks for the graphic to come in. And then have to continually reorder the sign with every new reset.

The process may be dying on the side of the road, but that doesn't mean the merchandising standards need to die along with it.
 
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SpotSlave2015 said:
Transition starts this week and as a religious closer, Im screwed. 7 am shifts all week which mean i have to wake up at 5:3o for the bare minimal.
I Think My boss has lost her mind...just a little
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Yes.
SigningLady said:
Fair enough. There could be a 4ft version of the sign. But I'd rather bother the PMT for 15 mintues to swap it out than wait up to 2 weeks for the graphic to come in. And then have to continually reorder the sign with every new reset.

The process may be dying on the side of the road, but that doesn't mean the merchandising standards need to die along with it.
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OK, PMTs which would you do?
Tell signage/ electronics to go order sign, or
change pegboard and deal with possibility its too small for rest of Gondola. Mine laughed and said no. Go order a sign.
 
To be serious, does anything have a serious problem with the New TCLs staying on the HDMI you set them? 2 keep migrating
 

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