Sales

Our team was comparing warranty and guarantee periods recently, and it was interesting to see how much they vary across different industries. If your company offers a warranty or guarantee, how long i… more

One minute I am chatting to customers all day, the next I am driving between appointments with nobody to talk to. Sales can be surprisingly lonely at times. Does anyone else feel that?

👀 How long does it take for you to feel fully back in work mode after time off?

One thing I've noticed is that inbound sales leadership is often underestimated. There's a perception that if the leads are coming to you, the job is somehow easier. In reality building and le… more

I need advice on finding good door to door sales people. How do you find them and how do you train them? My friend and I just opened our first business.

New week, new month, new quarter, new half coming up tomorrow... how are you feeling today? I have a little case of the "Sunday Scaries," but I'm also feeling optimistic!

I switched from a role with a lot of autonomy to one with heavy process and CRM requirements, and the adjustment was harder than I expected, not because the tools were bad but because the admin load c… more

I used to think the only way to progress was becoming a manager. The more people I meet, the more I realise success looks different for everyone. What does career progression mean to you?

The hardest professional conversation I ever had was telling a customer that a problem they were experiencing was a product limitation we weren’t going to fix soon, knowing they had bought partly on a… more

I think there comes a point where comfort stops you growing. The difficult part is knowing whether you need a new challenge or just a better week. How do you know when it is time to move on? Been havi… more

Since the US is hitting its massive 250th milestone this year the fireworks shows are going to be completely over the top. Are you putting up a hard boundary to just enjoy the big holiday weekend or i… more

One of my reps has been seeing a slight increase in chargebacks recently and we realized it was tied to setting unrealistic expectations during the sales process. We have had to pull back and focus mo… more

I never understood why some salespeople don’t like marketing people.

Until I noticed they form the majority of those on LinkedIn who post or engage with content that bashes salespeople for sending the… more

The funniest part of this job is that you never know what conversation you are about to have. Some days you end up talking about football, holidays or family far more than the product itself. What is … more

You’re midpitch and the main decision maker suddenly drops from the call with zero explanation. Do you awkwardly power through for the rest of the room or do you stop right there and try to reschedule… more

I have 32 years working in military prison and federal prison. If I applied to your position as a Sales Associate would you count those years as customer service? When speaking with my customers now… more

​Sending a followup email that says just checking in or just bumping this to the top of your inbox feels incredibly lazy, but sometimes your brain is too fried to think of a better hook. What’s your g… more

Would you rather earn a higher basic salary with lower commission, or take a lower basic and back yourself to earn more? I think opinions on this have changed over the last few years.

I once made a lateral move into a category I knew nothing about for better comp, and the first six months were humbling in ways I didn’t expect even though I’d been successful for years in my old indu… more

Someone start their first day this week and it reminded me how intimidating sales can feel. New team, new targets and everyone else seems to know exactly what they are doing. Looking back, I think con… more

One of our newer reps asked if it's better to chase more opportunities or spend more time on fewer high quality ones. It sparked a pretty interesting debate across the team. Which approach has wor… more

A lot of employees overlook their 401(k) employer match, which can result in leaving free retirement contributions on the table.
It may be worth double-checking your contribution rate against your empl… more

🤔 Do you actually enjoy your job, or is it just something that pays the bills?

I know a lot of sales professionals who are out there making killer commissions, but the reality is endless cold calls, door knocking, and harsh rejection. Some people just aren't built for that p… more

Is "close harder" still good advice? My director keeps pushing it, but when I try to force a close too early, buyers run the other way. It feels like the traditional "Always be Closing&… more

I was gratuated with Economics in 2021 g.c. But I haven't got work. Still I am searching and applying for abroad.
Anyone who looks my messege please help me by any means?

I keep seeing job adverts asking for "hunters" or "farmers". Years ago I had no idea what that meant. Now I am curious how people see themselves. Which one are you naturally, and d… more

I have started a career in sales at the young age of 58. I have never sold cars and am very green. However, I have made 5 sales on my own and 1 sale that was split.
My question is not about selling … more

Tell me all your worst camera mishaps. I need people to laugh with while my bruised ego recovers 😅

Took a call for my most important account. I’m usually a stickler for taking calls from my office, b… more

A recruiter messaged me saying I would be "perfect" for a role. Then I looked at the salary and it was nowhere near what I am on now. Surely recruiters know that money matters in sales. What… more

I saw a sales role advertised this morning that wanted five years' experience, industry knowledge, evenings, weekends and travel... for barely more than minimum wage. Are employers asking for too … more

So I just wrapped up a third interview for a Sales job. It went great and they even offered me a job, told me to look out for the offer letter. A week went by and today they said they're moving in… more

Does you role require you to get new certificates or licenses to keep the role or get towards the next position up?

Seeking salary advice. I'm currently working as a Officer Sales in my home district. My fixed salary (Basic + TA/DA) is around BDT 16,000/month, with an additional BDT 4,000–5,000 for achieving sa… more

I've been in sales since graduating from college 3 years ago, and I've been fully remote the entire time. I don't live near any coworkers or an office, so it's just me at home all day.… more

So.... We can't order printer paper, business cards or trash bags. Half of our bedding skus are unorderable. TPMPs are 8-10 weeks out. We're in the middle of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Customer… more

I applied for three sales jobs this week. One rejected me within an hour, one has gone completely silent, and one viewed my application without a word. Is ghosting becoming the new normal in recruitme… more

My first appointment cancelled. My second was not home. By the third I was questioning every life decision that brought me into sales. Then the fourth customer signed up in twenty minutes. This job re… more