Jobs in Sales

Im reactivating a bunch of “we will revisit in the new year” deals and it’s… humbling. Some people respond like we never spoke, others act mildly annoyed, and a few suddenly want to move fast. It’s ha… more

What job boards are we using and trusting these days?

Are outbound sales still relevant now that inbound and digital funnels dominate? In your opinion, does it seem like outbound complements inbound, or is it on the way to completely replacing it?

Have you all felt like you were a complete failure at your job in your first year? If I keep going like this, I could definitely lose my job. The only thing I can do now is at least show up with confi… more

My pipeline suddenly looks healthy ish on paper, but half of it is just “maybe this month.” Everyone’s back from winter mode, meetings are happening, and I’m trying not to confuse activity with progre… more

In March I always struggle with where to spend my time: the big strategic deal that is slow, or the smaller deal that could close faster. The big one feels important, but the smaller one feels realist… more

How many no's does it take to get to a yes? Has anyone done the math and come up with an arbitrary number? I feel like a thumb rule could help me with my constant dejection from rejection. This wh… more

If I don’t block prospecting time, it gets eaten alive by internal asks, “quick” calls, and admin stuff. But when I do block it, I feel guilty ignoring messages. I’m trying to treat pipeline like a re… more

Lately it feels like prospects won’t move without “proof” up front: case studies, references, ROI math, security docs, the whole binder. I get it, but it turns first calls into mini RFPs. I’m trying t… more

Is it normal that I was just thrown into the deep end at this job that I only started a week ago? I even mentioned that my only other sales experience before this was in car sales, and that I'd lo… more

Are there small language/script changes that have turned around how people respond to you? Lately, none of my outreaches have been fruitful at all, and I can't figure out what the change I need to… more

What's something you didn't know you were signing up for as you entered this field? I had no idea just how thick-skinned and resilient you needed to be just to get by in your job. I almost fee… more

I used to follow up with “just checking in” and I’ve finally accepted it does absolutely nothing. Now I’m trying to follow up with something useful, a point of view, a quick takeaway, a relevant examp… more

Would you take a job selling a service you are completely unfamiliar with for more money?

Right now. 150k base, commission varies but averages 40-60k
New company 185k base, 700 car allowance, commissi… more

I use Ai to help create personalized outreach sequences but I feel like I’m just scratching the surface. How are you using it to creatively 10x your efforts?

I keep hearing “act like you already have the role” if you want the promotion, and I get the logic. But sometimes it feels like you’re just doing the higher-level work for free while the title (and co… more

I need something to change internally because I haven't felt more incapable in my job. The way I dealt with it a few months ago was by deciding to take more certifications, but honestly, all it di… more

My team has this subtle competition energy where people act helpful, but you can tell everyone’s watching credit and territory. It’s not openly toxic, just… tense. I hate feeling guarded at work, espe… more

My CRM looks amazing on paper, but my pipeline progress feels stuck in molasses. Tons of outreach, follow-ups, and meetings, but not enough actual movement to next steps. It’s messing with my confiden… more

Switching from retail sales to tech feels like a big leap, especially without starting over. There are days I regret my decision, but I'm here to stay. Are there any key certifications that helped… more

i’m currently in the process of job hunting in retail but i’m looking for more management based roles. i have 5+ years of retail experience but none in a managent based role like keyholder, supervisor… more

I'm a rep for a B2B software. My quota is breathing down my neck. Cold calls are totally outdated, and LinkedIn is king in sales now. Please share if there are outreach scripts that you've fou… more

My pipeline looks fine on paper, but my forecast feels like a ghost town. A lot of “strong interest,” very little actual movement. Leadership wants confidence, and I’m over here trying to separate rea… more

Is Grant Cordone super outdated for today's world? I started a car sales job last week and my manager pretty much just wants me to watch and learn Cordone's way all the time. I think he's … more

I have a few deals that feel done, but they’re stuck in that vague “internal review” phase where nobody can tell you what’s actually happening. The buyer still sounds positive, but every next step tur… more

For those in 1099 independent contractors positions, how do you track everything and do your taxes? I’m looking to get into sales and a lot of the positions are 1099 roles

I’ve been an SDR in my current workplace for 3 years, and been hitting quota consistently, but I'm struggling to get promoted to AE internally. Is it smarter to wait it out or switch companies?

If you could do anything else but sales, what job would it be and why?

How are incoming leads dispersed at your company? I feel like some people on our team get all the hot leads and others get nothing at all. I noticed this a while back but one of my colleagues pointed … more

I sit near someone who narrates every crisis like it’s breaking news, and it spikes my stress even when I’m on track. It’s constant: “This quarter is brutal,” “No one is buying,” “Leadership is freaki… more

Some days I’m in meetings from 9 to 4 and somehow I’m still behind on the actual work that creates pipeline. I’ll do a full day of “sales activities” and end it with zero tangible progress. I’ve start… more

I keep hearing that “your first sales job sets the tone for your whole career,” which is stressing me out as I pick between a small startup with no process and a big company with strict scripts. What … more

I moved from a soft-sales role (lots of relationship management, light upselling) into a hardcore outbound role, and the mental shift has been tougher than I expected. What was the one mindset or habi… more

We have a LOOONNNGGGG sales cycle, averaging 18 months. And the toiling without seeing results is waning on me. How do you stay motivated. Seems like all of my accounts are stalling.

Everyone says “multi-thread the account,” but no one explains how to do it without looking desperate. If I email three people at once, it feels pushy. If I don’t, the deal gets stuck with one champion… more

I like my manager but I don’t feel like she’s supportive enough particularly in prospect meetings….. but when I take the brunt of the meeting I feel like I’m overstepping. How do we find our groove?

I had a prospect ask for a full proposal before we even finished discovery. Part of me wanted to hustle and send it, and part of me knew that’s usually how you get ghosted. It’s hard to push back with… more

I’ve been in retail for a couple of years now, mostly in high-traffic stores and handling customer engagement, upselling, and inventory support. I’m thinking about moving into a more commission-based … more

How do you maximize your time at conferences? What ROI does your leadership expect?

How are y’all getting more meetings? Things are getting really slow and quite frankly I’m panicking because I just don’t have enough on the books. Help!