Jobs in Sales

Being in sales for as long as you have, what do you think the biggest lesson about human behaviour/psychology you've learned is? I'm about to enter my 10th year in sales and spent the last few… more

Are you happy with the perks/benefits you get with your job? What benefits are you receiving that are improving your quality of life? I was thinking about this earlier, and I don't really have muc… more

Do you have any side gigs to support you apart from your main job? I'm contemplating picking up a second job even though the first one has me exhausted enough. I just need to make more money. For … more

I failed my drug test, and I don't understand how. I haven't been smoking for 3 weeks now. Anyway, just over here to ask .. do you think my job offer is going to get withdrawn, or is there a p… more

I've been working in exterior remodeling sales (roofing, siding, windows) for a while now. I've moved up the ladder quickly due to success (2 million/yr in net sales) and am training to become… more

I look around and all I see is a completely new world. Our team is mostly using AI to sort through all incoming leads and ranks them based on the likelihood to convert, using past buyer behaviors and … more

I'm staying positive and perseverant, but I think something needs to change. I haven't been able to say "closed-won" in way too long, and it's seriously affecting my confidence a… more

I've been given the offer to move to another state for a better job and much better pay. But as I'm nearing having to take the final decision, I'm feeling crippled. I think I'm going … more

I’m currently in discussion for the same of pre-sales job at Oracle and SAP. Oracle feels like a very old company to me, but I don’t know a lot neither about SAP… any ideas? What’s your views on these… more

What kind of perks do you get at work? I've stayed in this company for 7 years and I have nothing to compare to. But I do love it here and it sounds like it's possibly better than most other c… more

I just got rejected from a job, and to be honest, I'm kind of grateful that they decided to at least let me know, so I don't have to spend another minute being hopeful. But I got told that I w… more

Does someone in product marketing have a future in a sales job? Several people have told me that the transition can be quite natural because of the strong overlap in skills and business understanding,… more

I hate that I live in constant fear of being let go. I wasn't and still don't feel well today, but I wouldn't even allow myself the option to take the day off because I'm afraid to be … more

Is there anyone on the bowl who has a 4-day work week? I know this field feels like one where we can't take too many days off but I sincerely think it would benefit the employees to get a break fr… more

Anyone work with Rainier Recruiting in Seattle? How was your experience?

I have 3 interviews this week. 2 of the 3 companies have horrible reviews on Glassdoor (specifically about the sales team culture - being toxic/bullying, unreasonable metrics to get commission, no opp… more

Been in sales long enough, and I think I'm burning out. I think the biggest learning I've had over the years of my sales career is that this isn't my dream job. I thought I liked sales, an… more

I've heard plenty about top tech salespeople being able to make well over 7 figures. What kind of job does this call for? I've been in sales long enough, and I don't even see the beginning… more

My cousin in India works for Microsoft and recently got laid off as part of a huge layoff. And apparently they have cut over a 1000 jobs for people in sales and hiring. This wave is truly catching up … more

I’m a sales professional with 8 years of experience, currently working in the Australia time zone. I have my evenings free and am looking to take up a part-time Sales or Business Development role to s… more

Would you call a sales a lucrative or a good career to be in for someone who has spent their entire life in product marketing? I'll be honest, I'm doing it for fulfillment more than the money.… more

Sales Associate roles at Ferguson - compensation package is well below any and all competitors. Any competitor will offer near $30-40K more than Ferguson's $50K. Without experience in plumbing and… more

Fellow HR or HMs on the bowl, how do you deal with the regret of making the wrong hiring choices? I made a couple of bad hires two months ago, and we're already at the point where the right thing … more

I've been jobless for way too long, and I'm confused because it was actually quite easy to get a job in my current role, or I guess ex-role. I got this job with no experience at all, and kept … more

At what point in your career do you feel the need to move up or out of the company into a new one? I'm feeling a little stagnant and not really making much more than I was 3 years ago.. but in the… more

How many of us own a home? Every year, I think it's finally the year I can start saving for my own home, and then the most random unexpected bills come up and throw me off. What is the trick to st… more

I'm an Inside Sales Representative with 1.3 years of experience specifically in the EdTech sector, and I'm currently looking for my next exciting opportunity!
During my time in EdTech, I've honed my skills in:
* Id… more

Apparently, I don't talk at all during meetings. My manager might be trying to help me get more visibility, and he told me that if no one sees or hears me, they will forget about me when it comes … more

When you see job listings that are 1 month and older, do you both to apply? I just feel like it's too late and they've probably already started working with the list of candidates they want to… more

I’ve been seeing people say they are struggling to find jobs. For what it’s worth, Johnston & Murphy at King of Prussia Mall is looking for a part-time sales associate with the opportunity for a f… more

Someone at work actually told me I could consider getting botox to lift the corners of my mouth so that I can look more neutral or happy. This is when I was sharing with her that people find me intimi… more

Do you wear headphones on your job? There are a few hours in my workday that I'm not talking to customers, and I want to save my energy in those hours.... but my HR manager called me into her offi… more

Curious to hear from other Account Executives or sales professionals — especially those who’ve worked in tech hubs like NYC, SF, Boston, or Seattle.

With so many sales orgs shifting back to hybrid (or subtly prior… more

What's the standard raise percentage that your company is following? My cousin in healthcare gets an annual 8% increase... the rich truly do get richer. I know it's different across industries… more

Don't three rounds of very well-done interviews suffice anymore? This is the second interview I got to round three, and I didn't get either of those roles. I didn't get any confirmation ab… more

What year in your career did you start making 6 figures? I've been in product marketing for the last 7 years, and it seems like dreaming of 6 figures is going to be all I'll get to do. I see P… more