Jobs in Sales

January forecasting always messes with my head, because leadership wants clean numbers right when the market is the messiest. I’m getting asked to commit to dates when buyers are still figuring out pr… more

I enrolled for an MS in sales marketing last year and will be graduating (hopefully) in two months. Would you use your higher education as an accomplishment enough to ask for a title change or a bump … more

What do you find is the best day or even time to follow up with leads? I've always functioned on the "Monday morning is optimal' thought, but it hasn't been working out for me. What w… more

I had a solid week on activity, but none of it turned into real momentum. Calls happened, demos happened, and then everything slowed down the second we talked next steps. Does anyone else feel like de… more

A couple of people have suggested that I start a low‑key personal brand, a basic Instagram/TikTok or Facebook page where I post deliveries, quick explainers, and sales tips to move forward in my sales… more

I’ve been trying to retire “just checking in” because it feels like it gives away all my leverage. Lately I’m using a quick update, a relevant proof point, or a concrete next step instead. It keeps th… more

I walked into a deal review feeling good, and somehow left with twice as many “action items” and half as much confidence. It’s like every conversation turns into a microscope on what I did wrong inste… more

Quit my hospitality job and pivoted into car sales. Only happened because my uncle was able to help me land this gig. I want to have a career here and stay! What are the biggest learnings you've h… more

When things are slow at work, do you actively go out looking for things to fill up your time with or just enjoy the downtime? It's been slow in our company because of some budget freezes, and I fe… more

My calendar is wide open this month, which should feel great, but it also makes me paranoid that I’m missing something. I’m blocking prospecting time like my life depends on it and trying not to fill … more

Share some of the goals you have for this year! I made some goals, but literally two weeks into the year, I feel like I might have set myself up for failure with unrealistic standards. I'd love to… more

I am new to the team and have observed that the other team members have a variety of territory assignments. I am expected to accept a new territory without any discussion, and it is quite a distance a… more

I swear my pipeline is finally waking up after the holidays, but it’s the weirdest mix of “urgent” and “we’ll circle back.” Half my prospects suddenly want meetings this week, and the other half vanis… more

What do we think about asking what the salary range is BEFORE interviewing? Just had my second interview where the opportunity seemed great but the salary didn’t work. Is it ok to ask before agreeing … more

What did you have to start doing for potential leads to stop giving you vague responses and sort of lead you on? Or does that never stop? I'll take a 'no' but it's just so frustrating … more

For those in senior sales or regional management, how much does leadership experience weigh against meeting quotas when pursuing more strategic roles? I’m curious to hear from you if you've had an… more

I want to aim for a field or account executive role this year. I’ve been doing B2B telesales for three years, and I feel ready for the next level, but it's been really hard to get any response on … more

i keep hearing the same line: “We’re waiting on the new budget.” It’s not a no, but it’s also not a yes, and it can drag out for weeks. I’m trying to be helpful without hovering. What’s your go-to fol… more

I’m new to sales and see postings everywhere from retail to SaaS. What type of entry-level sales role provides the best foundation for long-term growth? Inside sales, B2B, or customer-facing retail? W… more

I’m trying to get “back into the groove” after the holidays, but my pipeline still feels like it’s waking up slowly. Half my prospects are in kickoff meetings all week and the other half are pretendin… more

The ghosting has been brutal, even with prospects who sounded genuinely excited. I’m experimenting with shorter follow-ups that make it easy to reply, like a two-option question or a simple “still a p… more

Did you do an internship before you got your first sales job? I've decided I want to start my career in sales, but I'm not sure what my first step should be. I don't feel ready to jump int… more

The new year is when I remember how much sales is emotional endurance disguised as a job. One minute I’m motivated, and the next minute I’m staring at my inbox like it personally betrayed me. I’m tryi… more

I thought I’d feel refreshed starting 2026, but I’m honestly struggling to find the spark to get moving again. My pipeline is sitting there, my inbox is full, and I keep staring at my to-do list like … more

I don't know if I'm overthinking this, but does it help to have a professionally clicked picture as your LinkedIn profile picture? I'm so tired of reaching out to people on the platform an… more

Nothing humbles you like a prospect who was “excited” last week and then disappears completely. I’m trying to follow up with a clean next step and a clear close-the-loop option, but it still feels lik… more

The biggest issue I’ve run into last year is rolling out new playbooks that leadership loves but reps don’t actually use, because they feel disconnected from what really happens on calls. It’s a strug… more

I’m noticing prospects are asking for “just one more” reference, case study, or security detail before they’ll even talk timeline. I get it, but it’s turning every mid-funnel deal into a mini due dili… more

This week feels weird because half the world is checked out and the other half is pushing hard to close. I’m torn between continuing outreach and just focusing on pipeline hygiene. I don’t want to be … more

Executive leadership keeps changing priorities and KPIs, and nothing is more frustrating than that, especially when the struggle to align long-term strategic sales plans with short-term revenue target… more

I had one of those calls today where the prospect loved the demo, agreed the problem is real, and still ended with “we need to think about it.” I’m trying to get better at asking what “thinking” actua… more

I just started my sales career recently. Does this whole 'constant pressure to hit quotas and commissions while staying upbeat with every customer who walks in' ever get better? What year in y… more

Anyone have any intel they can share about NY Life? I tried the Search & didnt find any posts about it. They have actively reached out to me several times and I've talked to a recruiter there … more

I've been told multiple times that I need to 'toughen up' and can't allow situations of handling tough or disappointed customers let me down. It's not that I crumble when this happ… more

What's the biggest lesson you've learned about how to make a sale in your career so far? This year was an amazing one for me, and it's ever since I sincerely started to follow this "S… more

I never thought there were skills to learn in sales. I thought it was more of something you either have or you don’t but I’ve learned so much from my teammates in how to position and sell from their y… more

Are you all working through the end of the year? I took off and it’s been “frowned upon”, but like, our prospective clients aren’t opening emails on a regular day, why they’re thinking it’ll be differ… more

Annual reviews are coming up and boy I NOT ready. I need a miracle to happen over the next week 😩😩😩. Anyone else just having a tough year in sales? How to I talk my way through this?

I have been trying to multi-thread deals more intentionally, but I always worry it will come off as pushy or like I’m going around someone. I’ll map out 3–5 stakeholders and then talk myself out of re… more