Companies
Bowls
Topics
Posts
Blog
{ "_id": "5787dd60a3f35c130082b851", "_isBlocked": false, "creationDate": "2015-01-01T00:00:00.000Z", "categories": [], "description": "A community for Sales professionals", "relatedCrowdIds": [ "55375ce690f5eebe1d2a0f88", "552d1d24dc1c586b09d2d051", "5787dd60a3f35c130082b851", "553769a790f5eebe1d2a0f92", "564a5cdb94887803001dd07c", "5682e6afd55b9e0f00fce669", "5d0a757f66884500200aff25", "5565cfca8b2b9a03009acf57", "552d1d24dc1c586b09d2d052", "56fd40e29238700e00b5ee4a", "56c75c3c1dc12b0a0097ccb0", "575591bd4715870e00d30511", "5e8d00ee065ee5002135bc2f", "5eb1bcb23b975f0021424ca1", "63c7b55b3b4cbc0052c7df17", "5e4bca4d473da1001b53cb24" ], "fishIconColor": "", "hideNumberOfUsers": true, "iconUrl": "https://dslntlv9vhjr4.cloudfront.net/crowd_images/oDF0DCU9s29Uo.png", "rectangleIconUrl": "", "isLocked": false, "isCommentsEnabled": false, "isPublic": false, "handleUrl": "sales", "isVisible": true, "name": "Sales", "networkingEnabled": false, "numberOfNetworkingUsers": 1054, "numberOfUsers": 871953, "shortName": "Sales", "type": 0, "priority": 10, "divisions": [ { "name": "Sales", "isLocked": false, "_id": "58ac7e8356a2bd00110972be" }, { "name": "Tech Sales", "isLocked": false, "_id": "62cdea23d7e91700266bce9b" }, { "name": "Medical Device Sales", "isLocked": false, "_id": "62cdea23d7e91700266bce9c" }, { "name": "Bio & Pharma Sales", "isLocked": false, "_id": "62cdea23d7e91700266bce9d" }, { "name": "Financial Services", "isLocked": false, "_id": "62cdea23d7e91700266bce9e" }, { "name": "Insurance", "isLocked": false, "_id": "62cdea23d7e91700266bce9f" }, { "name": "Retail Sales", "isLocked": false, "_id": "62cdea23d7e91700266bcea0" } ], "feedState": { "lastMessage": "How do you fall in love with sales again? I'm so burnt out I wanna call it quits.", "countOfMessages": 8000, "lastUpdateDate": "2023-12-02T07:47:43.363Z", "countOfUserMessages": 8270, "countOfSystemMessages": 0, "lastSign": "Sales Executive", "lastMessageDate": "2023-12-02T07:47:43.363Z", "countOfUserComments": 33819, "distinctSignTypes": [] }, "askForContacts": false, "crowdIconUrl": "https://dslntlv9vhjr4.cloudfront.net/crowd_images/zVyZGZ5O2oqsc.png", "disablePosting": false, "allowedSocialNetworks": { "linkedin": true, "facebook": true, "twitter": true, "instagram": true, "pinterest": false, "behance": false, "dribbble": false }, "numberOfFollowers": 30002, "promptsDisabled": true, "joinMode": 0, "roomEnabled": false, "regions": [ "61891c8e2ca26eaffdf8d90f" ], "requestToJoinSettings": { "isJoinReasonRequired": false, "shouldRequestPhoto": false, "isMultipleChoiceEnabled": false, "multipleChoiceOptions": [], "multipleChoiceQuestion": "" }, "bowlTypes": [], "currentMonthPosts": 153, "suggestedIndustry": { "_id": "5787dd60a3f35c130082b851", "name": "Sales", "iconUrl": "https://dslntlv9vhjr4.cloudfront.net/crowd_images/oDF0DCU9s29Uo.png", "crowdIconUrl": "https://dslntlv9vhjr4.cloudfront.net/crowd_images/zVyZGZ5O2oqsc.png" }, "noIndex": false, "lastView": "" }

Sales

...
bowl userbowl userbowl userbowl userbowl user
bowl user ...
A community for Sales professionals
Sign up to access more conversations in this bowl 🔑
Posting as :
a Sales Executive
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Sales Executive

How do you fall in love with sales again? I'm so burnt out I wanna call it quits.

like
Posting as :
works at T-Mobile
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at T-Mobile

Do you see things getting better anytime soon? When does this stop? Lol if you know you know..

like
Posting as :
works at Salesforce
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Salesforce

What is your proudest accomplishment?

like
Posting as :
a Closer
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Closer

Had somewhat of interesting first year in sales - worked as a outside fundraiser for 6 months - transitioned into remote sales or high ticket closing, love it but now I want more structure (Salary + com) working … more

like
Posting as :
an Automotive Service Advisor
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Automotive Service Advisor

I recently got injured at work in the process of getting workers compensation but my job didn’t let me leave while i was injured they made me stay. Should i sue? Could i win?

like
Posting as :
a SDR
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at SDR

Do you consider your boss a friend? Is this ever okay?

like
Posting as :
an Account Executive
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Account Executive

Am I too old? 56 year old with 15 years of sales experience. 10 within B2B SAAS, 3 in B2B advertising/marketing sales and now in the mortgage industry for the last 2 years. I've been looking for a… more

like
Posting as :
a Sales Consultant
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Sales ConsultantBadge Image

Chief

How many people’s companies send flowers to families funerals. We just buried my sister in law and it made me proud that my company made a good gesture and sent beautiful flowers.

like
Posting as :
a Sales Engineer
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Sales Engineer

I just finished off my 18th discovery/demo call this week, sheeesh.

Anybody have more than that?

like
Posting as :
works at Salesforce
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Salesforce

We made it, fishes! Go us!

Post Photo
like
Posting as :
a Financial Reporting Analyst
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Financial Reporting Analyst

Looking for an experienced B2B/Enterprise SaaS Sales person to join our startup as a cofounder. We already have an MVP, website, company docs, patents and trademarks as part time people and we started… more

like
Posting as :
works at Paycom
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Paycom

What’s a good white elephant gift around $50?

like
Posting as :
works at Paycom
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Paycom

Friday! What’s your plan for the weekend?

like
Posting as :
an Account Executive
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Account Executive

FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH

like
Posting as :
an Account Executive
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Account Executive

Cold calling sales leaders for interviews—useful practice or just fodder for thought leaders to generate content?

like
Posting as :
a Director of Sales
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Director of Sales

Is sales your endgame?

Posting as :
a Sales Engineer
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Sales Engineer

If you could go back to college and study anything, what would you choose?

I studied mechanical engineering and I don't think I'd go that route again.

like
Posting as :
works at Nuts.com
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Nuts.com

Share a time when you made a sale and felt a rush after

like
Posting as :
an Associate
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Associate

Is anyone in the energy sales industry? I’m curious to get in there. I’m sure it’s probably very lucrative as we are looking into clean technology

like
Posting as :
an Associate
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Associate

What’s an appropriate gift for your manager? He’s a guy in his 40s. I’m 25.

like
Posting as :
a NEW Business Director
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at NEW Business Director

Does anyone have a good link for a demand creation template? Like an annual calendar of activity?

like
Posting as :
works at Invitae
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Invitae

If you are interviewing with a company using an outside recruiter, would you reach out to a rep at the company to ask questions about the company, product, etc? Do you think this would hurt you or he… more

like
Posting as :
a Regional Account Manager
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Regional Account ManagerBadge Image

Chief

Good morning everyone! Hope today becomes a fruitful one. I have 1 meeting this morning and then that's about it. Try to get work done and call it early. How is everyone today? Any cool weekend p… more

like
Posting as :
an Account Executive
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Account Executive

How many of you are still 100% remote?

like
Posting as :
a Technical Account Manager
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Technical Account Manager

I am curious to hear what a Technical Account Manager (TAM) position looks like outside of the company I work for being that this is the first tech company I have worked at and been promoted within to… more

like
Posting as :
a Sales Representative
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Sales Representative

I interviewed for a small company and they provide insurance for employees only, not their families. What do you do for insurance for spouse and kids if needed? I googled it but it was just insurance … more

like
Posting as :
an Account Executive
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Account Executive

Any Canadians here that have experience landing a US based role?

like
Posting as :
an Associate
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Associate

Curious to know how you handle knowing that you’ll not hit your target? I’m panicking as we’re now Dec 1!

like
Posting as :
an Associate
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Associate

What is an east way to let your manager know that you are moving on? Do you email them or tell in person?

like
Posting as :
an Account Executive
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Account Executive

Anyone else have the 15? The typing seems off

like
Posting as :
works at T-Mobile
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at T-Mobile

Motivating someone who is clearly demoralized they're just coming in not even meeting the bare minimum. They've mention they are depressed and offered employee resources we have available I ju… more

like
Posting as :
works at Uber
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Uber

How long do you guys recommend working in sales at Uber for before jumping ship for a better role?

like
Posting as :
an Account Executive
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Account Executive

Seems like a lot of my millennial friends are getting disillusioned with work and wanting to find ways to get off the hamster wheel. I’m still very engaged with my role because I finally just started … more

like
Posting as :
a Sales Engineer
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Sales Engineer

So this one guy at work... today I was proud I didn't punch him in the face. I work hard and when others just coast, it drives me bananas.

Post Photo
like
Posting as :
works at Salesforce
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Salesforce

When's the last time one of your higher ups told you they appreciated you?

Thanksgiving thanks doesn't count.

like
Posting as :
works at TikTok
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at TikTok

Does anyone think about transferring to marketing?

like
Posting as :
works at Paycom
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Paycom

If you had to start over again what sales market would you enter ?

like
Posting as :
a SDR
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at SDR

What's a unique feeling that only salespeople can appreciate or understand?

like
Posting as :
Milos Panic
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Milos Panic

Glad to be here, hope you are all doing fine. I am from Serbia, Novi Sad, and I am looking for a remote customer support position. Currently unemployed. Looking for new opportunity Is there any compan… more

like
Posting as :
works at Paycom
▸ Sales
You are currently posting as works at Paycom

When hiring a new sales rep what are the traits you’re looking for? Top 3 traits?

like

Explore Bowls you might like

Your membership is pending review by Bowl Admins
Salaries In Sales bowl icon
Bowl member icon
805274
Salaries In Sales
A private community for people in Sales to discuss all things comp!
Your membership is pending review by Bowl Admins
Ask A Recruiter - Sales bowl icon
Bowl member icon
466846
Ask A Recruiter - Sales
Ask questions of recruiters in the Sales industry and get insider intel on interviewing, negotiating, industry standards, and landing your next gig. Receive peer-to-peer feedback on your questions as well.
Your membership is pending review by Bowl Admins
Crazy Customer Stories bowl icon
Bowl member icon
569639
Crazy Customer Stories
Share stories from the front lines dealing with the Karens and Kevins out there.
Your membership is pending review by Bowl Admins
#OverheardAtWork bowl icon
Bowl member icon
189559
#OverheardAtWork
No Names, No Clients, No Context.
Your membership is pending review by Bowl Admins
Tech Sales bowl icon
Bowl member icon
297428
Tech Sales
A community for those in Tech Sales and those trying to move into the Industry.

Trending Topics

Advertising Layoffs discussions
Chevron icon
Consulting Jobs discussions
Chevron icon
Consulting Senior Consultant Jobs discussions
Chevron icon
Consulting Benefits discussions
Chevron icon
Consulting Layoffs discussions
Chevron icon
Finance Interview discussions
Chevron icon
Consulting Salary discussions
Chevron icon
Consulting Interview discussions
Chevron icon
Finance Salary discussions
Chevron icon
Advertising Interview discussions
Chevron icon
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to join this community on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

AppStore icon
App Store
Android icon
Google Play

General

Legal