The Ancient Egyptians, who first wore paints as a method of protecting their skin from the sun, are believed to be the first people to develop cosmetics. Skin painting later became a way of separating social classes and the cosmetics industry was launched. Avon and Avon Sales Representatives weren't selling product to the pyramid builders, but it still goes to show:Cosmetics has a long history of being a good selling product!
David H. McConnell founded the California Perfume Company in 1896. McConnell had begun selling books door-to-door, at the age of 16. As a book salesman, McConnell did not fare so well. Mr. McConnell, along with a local pharmacist, developed a fragrance which he planned to use as an free introductory gift to give ladies as an incentive to buy his books.
Women adored his perfume in 1896!
Women and Men still adore the fragrances of the Avon line today!
In 1896 Mr McConnell and his wife hired Mrs. P. F. E. Albee, a widow from Winchester, New Hampshire as the first Avon lady, selling the “Little Dot Perfume Set” . The direct-marketing system used by all Avon Representatives still today was developed by Mrs. Albee, it was the first of its kind.
This same system, used by almost 5 million Avon distributors world wide, can help you achieve your finacial goals.A proven success method for your use!
That same year a catalog, without illustrations appeared. By 1897 twelve women employees were selling a line of eighteen fragrances. In 1902, the company was selling a full range of cosmetics. The first full color catalog was issued in 1905. The company became incorporated in 1916.
In 1937, Mr. McConnell passed away and his son, David McConnell, Jr., inherited the California Perfume Company. Mr. McConnell Jr. changed the company name to Avon Products, Inc, in October of 1939.
Avon Products have been satisfiying customers for over a hundred years and are still satisfiying customers today. Great track record for the Avon customer, and the Avon Sales Representative!
Avon Products, Incorporated manufactures and sells its complete line of cosmetics and perfumes, a line of jewelry, clothing, soaps, Christmas ornaments and deocrative items, as well as items that one can use around the house and in the auto as well.
This extensive line of products gives the Avon customer, or the Avon Sales Representative, a wide gathering of choices on which to buy or sell products!
Those choices have helped Avon, with the help of its team of Avon Sales Representatives to develop a track record of steadily increasing sales:
In December of 1897 the company had its first $500 sales day.
By 1920 the sales had reached the million dollar a year mark.
An incredible billion dollars a year sales was reached in 1972.
In 2009 Avon sales reached a colosal 3.2 Billion $$$
Its an exciting time to be in the Avon business as a Avon Sales Representative, and to buy Avon products.
