How to Answer: Are you comfortable being paid on a 100% commission basis?
6. Are you comfortable being paid on a 100% commission basis?
How to Answer
The interviewer would like to know if you are happy with being paid solely on your performance. The majority of roles that will pay 100% commission are retail and sales based positions. Whether the job pays 100% commission or not, may not be the point of this question. Assure the interviewer that you are confident in your ability to be a top performer, regardless of commissions or a comfy base salary. Are you able to work hard and be paid based on your performance alone?
Written by Ryan Brown on April 6th, 2018
Answer Example
"I can assure you that my performance is always top notch and I am comfortable being paid based on my performance. I have earned solely on commission for many years."
Written by Ryan Brown on April 6th, 2018
Sales Example
"As a sales professional, I am motivated to drive my performance independently. Working in a 100% commission sales environment allows me to determine my compensation and manage my business and income accordingly."
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Retail Example
"Although I have never worked in a 100% commission environment, I do know that I would perform well, and hit my sales targets, even in the absence of a base salary. I am confident in my ability to be a high performer, either way."
Written by Rachelle Enns
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