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I’m making great money in sales, but honestly? I’m exhausted. I’ve been grinding it out in a high-pressure SaaS sales role for 3 years, constantly chasing quota, dealing with impossible pipeline expec… more

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Let’s connect! 💼 If you know of any open roles in SaaS sales, B2B, B2C, enterprise sales, SDR, AE, partnerships, or sales leadership, drop them here! Whether your company is hiring, you saw a great l… more

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Comp plans in sales are a mystery until you’re already locked in. What should I be looking for in a base salary vs. commission structure? Any red flags to watch out for before signing an offer?

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Enterprise sales sounded like the dream with bigger deals and commissions, but now I’m stuck in a 9-month sales cycle wondering if I’ll ever close again. I miss the quick wins from SMB sales. Does it … more

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I’ve got recruiters from competing companies in my inbox, promising higher commissions, better support, and an ‘amazing culture’, but I don’t want to jump just for empty promises. If you’ve left one s… more

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If anyone has an idea to find a solid role for a SME in business development in Toronto or globally please let me know. I have the uncanny ability to forge relationship very quickly. I have a unique s… more

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How about changing profile from bid manager in IT industry to visual merchandiser in fashion retail industry for a woman who was on career break for 2 years and a stay at home mother at present. Pls a… more

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Thinking about making a move to another sales org, but my current job is decent and I don’t want to tip off my manager. I know sales hiring can be fast-paced, so I don’t want to start applying too ear… more

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The idea that more people are stuck in part-time gigs for “economic reasons” kind of freaks me out. It makes me wonder if full-time roles are getting harder to snag, especially since I’m aiming for someth… more

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Do sales quotas even make sense anymore, or are companies just guessing? My company just raised our annual quota by 40%, but nothing about our product, territory, or market has changed. It feels like … more

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I know the job market is rough, but after months of interviews and no offers, I’m starting to question if I’m even good at this anymore. I’ve updated my resume, tweaked my approach, gotten referrals—s… more

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Is it me or is it feel like companies are ghosting candidates? I have had a few companies contact me to set up intervies but don't get a response about when and where. Also the amount of supposed … more

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I’ve been looking for a good recruiter in the sales retail world!
Any suggestions?!

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What are my chances of successfully pushing for a higher base salary in a commission-heavy role? Just got an offer for AE, but the base salary is disappointing. The recruiter says not to worry, that t… more

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This Glassdoor isn’t real no job haven’t called me yet

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I have been working in the field of Sales and Marketing for over a Decade. Experience in B2B and B2C Sales. Managing a Team. SaaS Based Sales in Healthcare IT Company.
Currently Looking for a Fully Remote J… more

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I’m at a point where I don’t know if I can keep doing Tech sales. The pay is great, but the stress, the layoffs, the constant pressure to hit quota—it’s exhausting. I feel like I’m selling my sanity f… more

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I’ve been working in customer service for a while, but I’m ready to take the plunge into sales. I’m specifically looking at B2B sales roles, but the thought of prospecting and handling objections is a… more

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I was in a sales role for 3 years at Feldco, wasn’t able to reach my potential earnings due to how their structure was set up, so went to a competitor. Srated at Mad City Windows in August, have been very i… more

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I'm interviewing for a second job tomorrow that will make me overemployed, It's 20 hours per week on top of my day job, doable I think as I'm fully remote and pretty good with time managem… more

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Anyone looking for a part time remote b2b appointment setter or closer?

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hi everyone I'm looking for a new opportunity in Miami, my family and I are moving to this incredible city . I'm a mechanical engineer and I have a master in business and administration. My p… more

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Hello everyone. I‘m looking for new Employment. I’m currently remote from Miami, remote sales. Have been in sales for over 7 years, and currently doing insurance sales which is eating at my mental hea… more

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looking for sales position remote inbound or outbound is ok salary with commission please help

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Hello, I am looking for a job in sales I have over 9 years of sales experience as an SDR,AE,and an AM. I’m fine with 1099 as long as there is a livable base plus comissions. Please recommend any compa… more

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I hate cold calling. Should I just quit or pivot to something else like account management? I've been doing it for almost a year now and I can’t stand it. It’s draining and the constant rejection … more

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The Manager of the company I work for, gave my co-workers and I a In store credit we could use to buy item. I was cautious at first and dint use it but after several of my coworkers did I decided to t… more

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I recently got promoted to sales manager, but I’m feeling like I’m just babysitting a bunch of overgrown kids. The job feels like it’s 90% coaching/managing and 10% actual strategy. Is this normal, or… more

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Does being in a ‘hunter’ sales role even have long-term benefits? I've always been in this role, closing new business and constantly prospecting. I like the challenge of it but I’m starting to won… more

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I’ve been doing sales for a while and I often wonder if the constant hustle is really worth it. The highs are amazing, but the stress and burnout are real. For anyone with a long career in sales, do you think it was worth all the sacrifices you made along the way?

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I want to get into sales and I have no idea how…anything would help. I’m located in Vancouver and want to make a change.

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That moment when I get an email from a company I just applied to but it’s just confirming they received my application….

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I’ve been trying to transition into a sales manager role for months now, and the application process has been brutal. I totally agree with this article on unnecessary hoops. Why are cover letters even req… more

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