AND REWARDING SUCCESS WITH EXOTIC DREAM VACATIONS "I'm positive proof that with little or no experience at all, any platinum sales associate can build a lucrative platinum sales career by taking advantage of the PGI sales information that's right at their fingertips," said Natalia Thompson of Robbins Diamonds in Delaware, Pennsylvania. Thompson initially came to Robbins Diamonds two years ago to work part time in a new industry that she hoped would support her through her MBA studies.  Owner Jerry Robbins personally trained Thompson, as he does all his personnel.  He knew that with Smith's personality, and in-store and PGI training, were the makings of a very promising career in platinum sales for Thompson.

"PGI's training seminars helped me improve my overall selling skills dramatically," said Thompson.  "Tip cards and other on-line selling tools are valuable sales aids I used to build expertise and confidence when presenting platinum to my customers."

Not only does Thompson now rank as one of Robbins' Diamonds' top platinum sales associates, she is also one of four winners of the recent PGI co-sponsored 2006 Platinum Sellers Contest.  The winners, who sold the most platinum bridal jewelry over 3 months, will enjoy a four-night stay for two in either the Domincan Republic or Cancun, including airfare, accommodations, select meals, and activities or spa services.

Another winner in the 2006 Platinum Sellers Contest was Sales Associate Terry Wilbanks of Kennesaw, Georgia's Shane Company. Upon learning that she was one of four who outperformed sales associates in 40 retail stores nationwide, Wilbanks could hardly contain herself.  "Words cannot express the appreciation I feel for winning," said Wilbanks.  "We are very excited!"

Wilbanks, who has been at Shane since August of 2005 said there's no big secret to her success.  "I simply utilized the information provided in the PGI Training, which enabled me to sell with conviction," said Wilbanks. 

"When you truly understand the advantages of owning platinum, you can then convey them to your customers with integrity.  I found that once customers are educated about the value, benefits and prestige of owning platinum, they are much more willing to pay the premium for it.  I also encourage customers to think of their bridal purchases as an heirloom they will cherish and pass down to future generations," said Wilbanks.

HOW YOU CAN GET THE MOST FROM PGI'S CONVENIENT SELLING TOOLS

PGI is committed to helping make platinum sales associates - both new and seasoned - effective and successful by providing a variety of proven educational tools and references that are easy to access and apply right away.

Facilitated Training: Receive in-depth advice and commentary
DVD Sales Training: Enjoy in-home or in-store convenience
Training FAQ: Research commonly asked questions or submit your own
Tip Cards:  Designed to help increase your platinum profits

Becoming an informed and effective platinum sales associate is easy and rewarding.  The minor investment in time to attend a training session, review the DVD, scan over tip cards and take advantage of other easily accessed PGI sales information is likely to pay off in spades.