Jobs in Sales

Job hunting feels like its own full-time job sometimes. I’ve learned to track my wins—an interview, a follow-up, even just a kind recruiter email. It helps me stay in motion without burning out. What … more

Hey AE’s; What’s your base compensation and OTE?
I’ll go first 150k base OTE 300k.

For those managing retail sales teams, what’s the best way to coach an underperforming associate without coming across as overly critical? I want to help them grow and still maintain trust. I'm co… more

I graduated recently and was lucky enough to get an internship right away. So far so good, but in a constant dilemma. There are so many paths to go - B2B sales, retail, or inside sales. How did you fi… more

I’ve been noticing that a lot of sales job descriptions now include things like “consultative selling” and “strategic partnerships.” It feels like the focus has shifted away from pure quota-hitting to… more

What is the best thing to sell or industry to sell in? I have heard tech is the best, like SaaS, but what about securities? Does anyone here have their Series 7? Are you making a good living? I’m cons… more

A friend who is also in sales was talking to me about the wellness programs he has at work. They get free therapy sessions once every 45 days and also have team activities once in a while, where they … more

My friend just had to record a video as part of a job application! Has anyone else had to do this? Does this mean I now have to dress up just to apply for jobs online? If you have done this, do you ha… more

I'm unsure what to do to get an internal promotion. I keep getting told I need to take up projects, but my plate is so full, I genuinely wouldn't be able to do that. I want the promotion becau… more

I keep seeing job posts for “junior” or “entry-level” sales roles that want 3–5 years of experience. Like, which is it—am I learning or am I leading? I guess employers want experience but they don’t w… more

I used to think the greatest part of my promotion to manager was going to be that I get to travel for work, but little did I know it was just going to feel like more work. Travelling is only enjoyable… more

Prayer at work? Is it odd that i don’t work for a religious organization or church, but there is a group of ppl that gathers every morning for prayer in the break room and usually after lunch, too? I’… more

The best career choice I made was joining Blackstone Medical Services! The mentorship has helped me excel in sales after previously being just ok. Being part of a company that has grown a lot over a s… more

What are some of the best ways to upskill in sales? I get $2500 to spend on professional development. What’s the best training or conference to spend it on? Thanks! PS I’m especially interested in kno… more

Man, I am so burnt out of my supply chain sales job. Have any of you thought about leaving the career path? Been doing this for 6 years and at 31 with two kids, I am just tired.

Is it normal for your direct managers not to say a word or at least offer an acknowledgment of your work and contributions thus far when you're getting let go? I can't believe how drab my send… more

I interviewed two weeks ago, and I sent the interviewers thank you emails the same day. Everybody wrote back positively, and the hiring manager even said I should be hearing from them soon. But that w… more

How do you deal with a coworker who just can't take criticism? There's a fellow SDR who takes way too much time to get to the point when he's on calls, and I asked him if he'd conside… more

What kind of education do you need to really make it in sales? I started interning right after I got my high school diploma because someone gave me the bad or good advice that it's sufficient for … more

I want to experiment with luxury sales, and although I have great work experience in traditional sales, none of my applications for luxury sales roles are getting responses. The only reason I can thin… more

Has anyone here worked for Viking Cruises? Selling cruises remotely would be a dream job for me. How do I stand out as an applicant? I have 4+ years of experience in car sales and hospitality. I am le… more

Hello AEs of the bowl! How long did you spend in the BDR role before you got to move into your current role? I'd also love to know if you had to move companies to get that promotion or if you were… more

Is working autozone as parts counter sales worth even interviewing for? Anyone know the start pay for front counter help? I'm 49 years old and don't want a 13hr job.

Got made redundant from a role I loved, then joined another where my manager left on day one and there was no onboarding or support. I was eventually let go, which hit hard, especially in this job market where every role has… more

Job stability feels shaky for many these days, and while lots are planning career shifts. How are you feeling about staying in sales? On one hand, I feel like there are way too many functions in sales… more

I had a LONG period of time when I would hear nothing from nobody, but it truly does pour when it rains. I got a job offer today from one company and just got done with what I think is the final round… more

I want to quit my job, but leaving now would be such bad timing for the team. The truth is, I have another great job offer lined up, and I don't want to miss out on the opportunity. I also don'… more

What's working out better for you when you make calls to prospects? Having a catchy opener or just keeping it straightforward and saying it's a sales call, and asking them if they want to cont… more

What was your biggest earning year in sales? I'm really curious to hear about it because I believe understanding what drives those standout successes can help all of us learn and grow. What was yo… more

I’m a young professional with a business degree and about 2.5 years of full sales experience. I enjoy sales and want to stick with it, but my current job’s growth feels too slow to realistically hit $… more

I'm working in a straight commission sales gig, and I'm stuck in the bottom area with the worst lead generators. I don't know if it'll ever get better or if I'll ever get better. D… more

I'm learning that the best way to get a sale is to just be straightforward and ask for one. But sometimes it gets hard to talk straight sales to a prospect you’ve been working with for a while and… more

I’ve been thinking a lot about how to keep my team motivated during slow sales periods without pushing too hard and risking burnout. What's really working for you? I don't want the generic adv… more

I get teased a lot for having a slightly different voice when I make my outreach calls. Isn't it obvious that we're not going to sound the same and will be putting on a certain character to de… more

I have a couple of years of experience in car sales, and I'm pretty good at it. However, for the kind of expenses I have as a single father with three kids, I want to get into something more promi… more

How else do you follow up when you have made mails,calls and chat umpteen times yet the sales support that you kept asking for are not coming, while expectations are high on you

Account growth can be tricky. How do you balance upselling without risking the relationship? I've been having a hard time with this, and my internal team support isn't doing much for me. Any t… more

I'm an inside sales rep, and literally most of my job is just waiting, and trying not to be too pushy. It's making me realize how hard it is on my self-worth that I'm thinking about this o… more

What's the jump you had in your compensation when you got promoted to a senior role? I just got promoted to assistant manager, but my pay is looking super similar to my previous one. Is a promotio… more

What is the ultimate SDR burnout cure? I actually went to a yoga retreat, something I would have never even considered a few years back, because I just couldn't figure out how to reset. My headspa… more