Chapter 3290 - 3282: I Feel Like You’re Setting Me Up
Chapter 3290: Chapter 3282: I Feel Like You’re Setting Me Up
"It was quite a coincidence, I never thought I’d be able to sell the car."
Lin Yi said with a smile:
"And Li Huaiming deserves some credit for this too. He should get a commission."
"No need to mention his matter," Chen Lin said:
"But during the live stream, we should indeed pay more attention. If everyone crowds around on the first floor to watch the fun, it will affect the normal sales."
"Then using a phone appointment system can prevent these issues."
Chen Lin nodded, "But the reason I called you here isn’t to talk about this."
"Are you asking me out for dinner again?"
Chen Lin laughed, "If you want to chat while eating, I can treat you."
"No need for that. If others see us, they might really misunderstand."
Chen Lin:...
I’m not afraid, what are you afraid of?
"Let’s talk about the car exhibition in a month."
"This time, we’re collaborating with the manufacturer to host the car exhibition."
As she spoke, Chen Lin handed the report from last autumn’s car exhibit to Lin Yi.
"It’s really such a big difference?" Lin Yi said surprised.
Even though he knew that among the three brands of BBA, the one with four rings had slightly slower sales.
But he didn’t expect that after a car exhibition, the sales would drop by a third.
"Don’t rush to conclusions, look at the previous years’ data."
Lin Yi flipped through and said helplessly:
"Previous years were worse than last year."
"Whether I can stay here depends on this time."
"What do you mean?" Lin Yi raised his head and said.
"Sales have been declining continuously. If you were the boss, you wouldn’t keep me in this position forever."
"That’s why Liu Heceng is quite clever," Lin Yi said:
"He knows very well what’s going on in the store, so he handed all sales tasks to you and doesn’t handle anything himself. Even with such a huge commotion in today’s live stream and over seventy thousand in tips, he didn’t show up, making it easy to pass the buck during meetings."
"Not bad, you even figured that out."
"It’s all obvious," Lin Yi said indifferently:
"On the surface, sales seem to be the main profit, but in reality, maintenance and insurance are where the real profit lies. He gets to relax while also gaining benefits, much better than your situation."
"No choice. For me to suddenly be placed here and be able to stand my ground is already quite good."
"So, if the sales don’t improve at this car exhibition, you’ll have to leave."
"That’s right."
"What level do you need to achieve to stay?"
"Break even."
"Isn’t that ridiculous," Lin Yi mocked, "Our brand’s strength is weaker than the other two, yet we’re supposed to reach a break-even point. Are you dreaming?"
"That’s the guarantee Liu Heceng made during meetings, and there’s nothing I can do."
Fiddling with her hair habitually, Chen Lin said:
"So, this car exhibition is the last chance."
"Then sacrifice the rook to save the king."
"Hmm? What’s sacrifice the rook to save the king?"
"Considering today’s trend, future live streams should receive tips. According to logic, these should be counted in sales performance."
Lin Yi said:
"You can use this money as a subsidy, but it must be during the car exhibition to buy a car for the discount—more subsidy for cars like A4 and A6, less for high-end models—can boost the performance significantly."
Chen Lin’s eyes brightened, this approach is indeed feasible, why didn’t she think of it.
"So during this period, try not to sell and remind customers to buy during the car exhibition. But if they’re determined, just let them be."
Chen Lin thought carefully, following Lin Yi’s method.
Plus, today’s live stream effect might produce a hundred subsidized cars.
"However, it’s about choosing between pride and substance," Lin Yi said:
"For a 4S store to make money through live streaming, it might not sound appropriate, so to maintain pride, profits should be shared with consumers."
"I understand what you mean," Chen Lin said:
"I’ll consider it."
"But these are temporary fixes," Lin Yi said:
"Among the three brands, our brand’s power is the lowest. If we don’t cut prices, we can’t compete with them."
"That’s the undeniable truth. Although I’m a leader in the store, the brand’s situation over the years has been quite awkward."
"You can’t say that, it still has some advantages."
Chen Lin laughed, "You’re referring to quattro technology?"
"No, no, no, it’s mysterious and elusive."
Lin Yi laughed:
"When I’m driving on the street, I dare to overtake any car, except when I see an A6, I hesitate, not knowing who might be inside."
Chen Lin laughed, "That was true earlier, but not anymore, it’s all the young people’s realm, unattractive exterior leads to poor sales."
"Indeed, that’s a problem."
"Alright, let’s not discuss this anymore," Chen Lin said:
"Tomorrow morning, review the materials quickly, don’t delay the afternoon live stream, and come with me the day after tomorrow to close a deal."
"Is a company buying cars?"
"20 units, from a company involved in shared cars."
"As long as you trust me."
"I’ll handle the business side, you assist, and make sure to dress sharply."
"Uh... is the boss a woman?"
"Don’t be so direct, it’s a female leader."
"Is she good-looking?"
"Emmm..."
"You’re hesitating, I know the answer. Must be not good-looking."
"I won’t say anything more then."
"You’re really pushing me into the fire pit."
"That’s normal," Chen Lin said:
"If it’s a male leader, I’d face the same issue."
"That’s true."
Lin Yi got up and stretched, "If there’s nothing else, I’ll head out first."
"Don’t forget the tasks I assigned you."
"Don’t worry."
Once they talked business, Lin Yi left.
Seeing it’s close to quitting time, time to tidy up and leave.
"He Li, you’re not afraid your husband will find out, dressed like that for the live stream?" Li Huaiming said.
"What’s the big deal? My husband fully supports me, it’s not like I’m showing skin," He Li said:
"With this time, better research how to livestream, your effect is too mediocre, our tips in a day are enough for you to sell cars for a month."
"Tch, just lucky with a blind cat finding a dead rat, you think this happens every day?"
"Even if not, our traffic is bigger than yours, really should learn a bit."
He Li was sharp-tongued, giving no face to Li Huaiming.
"Yo, Team Leader Li is here too." Lin Yi walked over.
"What’s wrong with me being here."
"Got something to tell you," Lin Yi said:
"I just spoke with President Chen, half of the commission for that A7 goes to you. If you hadn’t interfered, I wouldn’t have sold it."