Selling Fashion Items from Home
Are you looking to find a job as an independent home sales consultant (VDI) in the fashion sector in France? Whether you want to make this your main job or simply earn extra income, you should know that this is a thriving market. How do you become a VDI (home sales consultant)? How do you get started in the most profitable home sales? How do you launch a home sales business? How can you sell clothing from home? Elora, the go-to name in the fashion world, has the answers to your questions.
Starting Your Own Business to Become a VDI
To sell clothing while working from home, you need to have independent status, also known as self-employed. To do this, the future VDI must set up their own business by registering on the URSSAF website. This online process is quick and easy. You’ll then receive your SIRET number and can start your activity.
Note that as an independent, the VDI is usually connected to a company, which is responsible for creating the collections of products they will showcase to their clients.
Finding a Fashion Company with Products People Love
Before making a choice, the sales consultant should consider several important criteria. The first is the type of contract offered. The VDI can be a representative, which means each item in their presentation kit is loaned to them. If, on the other hand, the contract is a buyer-reseller type, the sales professional must invest money upfront to build up a stock of items. All Elora network VDIs have representative contracts.
The consultant should also choose based on the products created by the company. Are these styles similar to those sold by other brands online or in stores? Are the clothes and accessories high quality? What are the prices? What is the style of these fashion items? Will many clients want to add them to their wardrobe? These are essential questions to ask before partnering with a company. The VDI should also look at the brand’s values to make sure they align with their own.
Finally, the future sales consultant should consider the benefits the brand can offer: pay, gifts, training, and more.
Building Your Client Network
Once you’ve chosen your company, it’s time to start reaching out to clients and organizing your first sessions. It’s important to prepare your pitch to convince hosts to organize a session in their home. Since the goal is to sell as many clothes as possible, it’s also a good idea to prepare a sales pitch that highlights the different benefits of the products. The easiest way is to start with your own network and gradually expand to other circles. In the first few weeks, a mentor will support the VDI, offering valuable advice to help you feel more comfortable presenting fashion items and boost your sales.
Would you like to join the Elora network of independent consultants? Get in touch online today. A consultant will get back to you to discuss your project. You’ll be able to ask all your questions and get the information you need.
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