Learning Experience
Elgin
Experience Information
Employer: LA Fitness
Job Title: Sales Consultant
Major: Communications
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
LA Fitness continues to increase its presence by focusing on the one lifelong benefit valued by everyone: good health. Founded in Southern California in 1984, LA Fitness continues to seek innovative ways to enhance the physical and emotional wellbeing of its increasingly diverse membership base. Today, its state-of-the-art clubs span the continent, and is still expanding. LA Fitness strong and successful growth stems from its commitment to understanding and meeting the distinct needs of each community they serve. With its wide range of amenities and a highly trained staff, LA Fitness provide fun and effective workout options to family members of all ages and interests. The club is 26,000 yards.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
We must provide walk in tours for customers We set up onsite outside to advertise to potential buyers Make high priority calls Provide incentives to convince consumers to buy.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I enhanced my communication skills and learned how to utilize rhetoric to persuade customers.Additionally, I learned how to market myself and represent the company outside of the work place. I also gained organization skills as I had to manage appointments and
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of the internship was the interaction I got with customers. I enjoyed learning more about them and interacting with new customers.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This experience influenced me to focus on communicating with customers