Lot. Alain Vauzou, a scientist, who opts for the travelling trade, between lot and Dordogne

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At the end of his higher education, Alain Vauzou could have embarked on a scientific career ... Instead, he opted to settle in the country which saw him, to practice the sale of home clothes, that He practices between Lot and Dordogne. Originally from eighty-with-lips, Alain Vauzou expatriated in Toulouse after his baccalaureate, to follow studies in electronics, at Paul Sabatier University. He won a master's degree in electronics-electrical-automatic and in the process performs his national service in the army. He is assigned to Agen, in the transmissions department. Then, he returned to higher education and resumed his scientific studies in Limoges, this time in the field of communication-optics and microwaves. He specializes in optical fiber and hyperfrequency. Then, against all odds with regard to this brilliant course, he changes orientation and returns to Toulouse where he launched himself in the sale .– "I did not want to be locked up between four walls; Above all, I was looking for a certain freedom of movement, ”said Alain Vauzou. He works successively in electronics, advertising and real estate. - "In 1991 I opted for a return to the country; Life in town did not suit me! He said. Alain Vauzou finds the eighty-with-lips! And in 1992 he entered the famous "Vauzou house", created by his grandfather, in the 1930s. This brand which dressed the whole population in the north of the Lot and beyond, for several decades, put a Final point to his activity during the summer of 2014. Alain Vauzou, does not give up, however! He applies to the "Class’e Mode" brand, specializing in the sale of home clothes. He is hired overnight. A hell of a challenge for this 53 -year -old man, for those who start a new professional adventure. "I was completely going into the unknown, even if the idea of ​​going to meet people I liked! He underlines.

News: What is interested in this job?

Alain Vauzou: Alain Vauzou: First it is human contact and the idea also to be of service to people.It’s a job of trust!It's been 28 years that I have found customers several times a year!

How do you characterize this job?

A. v.: I practice the door to door, but I specify that sales are made at the truck.This is the activity that I do throughout my days, on a daily basis and in all times! "I practice the door to the older door, like politicians!»»

How do you do it?

A. v.: Compared to the geographic area devolved to me, I established 50 tours, one per day, from Monday to Friday.This leads me to find my clients every two months on average.During my trips, I stop first with the customers I know and at the same time, I prospect new ones.I do both at the same time!I practice the door to the old door, like politicians!I practice what is called: the sale in "left on the spot" (LSP).It’s the same as for the baker who sells her bread at home.

What is your intervention territory and what distance do you travel on average on each tour?

A. v.: I work on the northern half of the lot and on the Dordogne, to Sarlat.I travel on average 140 km / day.

How many customers do you serve about every day?

A. v.: Even the figures vary from one day to the next, on average, I meet a dozen customers every day.But to have a dozen sales, you have to meet around fifty people!

What is the profile of your customers?

A. v.: I serve people through all generations, from thirty to centenary!I work both in the countryside and in the city, as in Souillac, Gramat, Saint-Céré, Lacapelle-Marival ... "All our products are French or European manufacturing"

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What type of clothing do you sell?

A. v.: Ready-to-wear, for women and men, work clothes, underwear, household linen ... but also on order, I deliver mattia and box springs, relaxation armchairs.I also offer a whole range of ecological maintenance products (Ecocert label) for the house, from laundry to black soap, passing by dishwashing liquid, detachments, softening products ... I also sell chair pancakes, belts, umbrellas, caps, berets, without forgetting long, old -fashioned shirts!

How did you supply?

A. v.: The stock of my truck is managed by computer, in the same way as a store and the replenishments are done every week.In addition to the products referenced, I receive new features every week!I specify that all our products are of French or European manufacturing and we make a point of honor on quality!

How do you explain the loyalty of your customers, at a time when orders are multiplying on the internet?

A. v.: The great fidelity of my customers is partly due to the quality of the products and perhaps also to the confidence that the seller inspires!

What do you fear the most in your job?

A. v.: The dog!I was bitten six times by dogs!

You have some anecdotes;Famous customers?

A. v.: You know I'm dealing with all kinds of people.On the list of my clients, we can find Edmond Massaud, Philippe Pivaudran, retired generals, teachers, bankers, local elected officials, general councilors and even priests!

Sales upwards from the COVID

For Alain Vauzou, the period of the COVVI-19 is synonymous with sales increase.These climbed around 13 % in the months of May, June, July and August."Of course I work with the port of the mask and observing the barriers and I disinfect the work plan after the passage of each client.

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