Jobs in Sales

What did you focus on in your first year to go from “order taker” to actually running a structured sales process? I’ve done years of retail sales and just moved into my first B2B inside sales role, an… more

My manager’s answer to everything right now is “more activity.” I get that volume matters, but I hate sending out noise just to hit a number. I would rather do fewer, better touches and have actual co… more

I’m good at hitting quota but the constant pressure is bleeding into my personality. My manager says I’m always distracted and snappy at the end of the month, and I don't want to take advantage of… more

I’ve been thinking a lot about holiday side hustles that actually fit around a full-time sales role. The last thing I want is something that leaves me even more exhausted for my main job. I’m leaning … more

Some days I feel like half my job is doing work no one sees: researching accounts, cleaning up my notes, and tightening my talk tracks. It is the unglamorous part of sales that never shows up on a lea… more

Which B2B skills most transfer from retail sales, especially to stand out for recruiters in resumes?I'm trying to find a new avenue in sales because I'm clearly burning out, and my entire fami… more

This time of year always feels weird for our pipeline. Half the prospects are rushing to use up budget and the other half are already mentally on vacation. I’m trying to figure out how hard to push ve… more

You ever send an update email, then hear nothing for days, and convince yourself you tanked the deal? I know it’s not rational, but the silence is deafening. Anyone have a healthy way of handling that… more

I’m staring at my forecast and the numbers keep shifting every time a prospect blinks. This happens every year but somehow it hits harder in Q4. How do you keep yourself sane when year-end pressure st… more

I'm consistently hitting targets, but can’t tell if it’s time to push for a leadership role or find a company with a clearer management track. Recruiters, when you talk to candidates at this stage… more

My calendar looks full until I actually look at it… and half of the meetings say “might need to reschedule.” It’s like everyone’s mentally halfway out the door already. Does anyone else notice their s… more

I moved from B2C retail sales into a B2B inside sales role, and the learning curve has been rough. I want to aim for more complex B2B roles, but feeling a little lost on what specific skills or experi… more

I’m trying to pad my savings a little before year-end, so I’ve been looking at low-lift holiday side hustles that won’t drain whatever energy I have left after work. Everything from gift-wrapping serv… more

So I got am email from my boss with a subject line that says, “In case you’re checking…” I didn’t open it bc I don’t want him to know I’ve seen it… should I open it?! I feel like the day after Thanksg… more

Is it too late to start working as a copywriter? I ask this in relation to the massive growth in AI assistants and chatbots that can do a lot of the heavy lifting for writing tasks. Is the demand stil… more

So, how exactly is it that you "demonstrate more leadership qualities"?? The last three times I've brought up an internal promotion, I've been told the same things with no real actio… more

What’s the moment you realized you couldn’t rely on your company for long-term security? I've been trying to get an understanding of how I can get promoted internally, and I've made sure to ha… more

A friend is looking to break into sales. Is the SDR → AE Pathway Still Worth It in 2025?

I keep hearing mixed opinions.
For people who’ve done it recently; was the grind worth the payoff?

Is Quota Attainment Becoming Less Achievable… or Are Expectations Just Higher?

It feels like more companies are setting stretch quotas as the baseline.

Do you think the problem is unrealistic targets — or a shift i… more

Does Anyone Else Feel Like Sales Leaders Are Burning Out Faster?

Between pipeline pressure, headcount freezes, and constant forecasting…
Is leadership becoming a high-turnover role compared to a few yea… more

Moving to Seattle for my daughter, who found a program there. I’m now having to start from scratch in a completely new sales territory. What’s the best way to research which local industries or compan… more

I’m so mad and I don’t know what to do. I was on vacation last week, and a new project came into the department. Three of my colleagues—teammates—literally did nothing while i was out, and when I got … more

After leaving a commission-heavy job due to unpredictable income (tough with kids), I’m only considering salaried sales roles now. If there are others here who had to take a similar move, did you have… more

Does anyone think Pavilion is worth becoming a member of? Either for job hunting or for on the job knowledge exchange?

Would You Ever Go Back to an In-Office Sales Role Full-Time?

No judgment — I’ve heard arguments on both sides.
Curious where most people land now.

What’s a Career-Changing Piece of Sales Advice You Heard Too Late?

Sometimes one sentence hits harder than an entire training manual.

Drop the gems you wish you learned earlier.

I’ll go first: anything for rent is f… more

Be Honest — Do You Think Sales Will Ever Be 100% AI-Automated?

We are being encouraged and expected to lean into and lean on Ai big time! A colleague mentioned they thought they were looking for ways to replace us while… more

Has Anyone Else Noticed the Rise of ‘Silent Layoffs’ in Sales?

I’ve seen more reps talk about being managed out quietly instead of formal layoffs.
Is this actually becoming more common, or am I just seeing a cluste… more

I’m debating this with a friend who is job searching, curious on your thoughts: Commission vs. Base: What Actually Keeps You Motivated?

I’m curious — for people who’ve been in sales 5+ years, what truly drives per… more

Hello, fellow B2B sales folks! What do you say to prospects who ghost after a great intro call? I've been going the gentle nudges route, but it truly has no effect. Do you do the same, or do you f… more

swear prospects become allergic to email once November hits. My outreach is polite, personalized, and spaced out, but still… nothing. Does anyone have a strategy for dealing with this seasonal silence… more

I somehow got put in charge of planning teambuilding even though morale is hovering somewhere near zero. I’m thinking either a “coffee-and-complain” morning where people can vent safely, or a small wi… more

Has the technical sales field reached its end? I'm 49 years old and was laid off from my six-figure sales engineer role about a year ago. All this time later, all I'm able to land is a $52,000… more

What do you like best about your current position at your company? I enjoy working with a team of people who know a lot more than I can fathom at my current role, and how they value their job and othe… more

My friend works in SaaS and keeps telling me the same three things: deals are slower, buyers want more proof points, and managers are stressed about renewals. He wonders if the whole industry is in a … more

I’m already noticing that half my calendar is turning into “OOO until after the holiday,” and I can’t tell if I should be ramping up or slowing down. Everyone seems distracted and a little fried. Do y… more

I’m noticing that internal competition is starting to impact how openly people share information on my team. Call notes are vague, people hold back on what’s really happening in their deals, and colla… more

Anyone else selling cars here? I've been requesting a remote schedule because I have a new member in the family who needs a whole lot of attention. I made 50-75% in inside sales working remotely b… more

How many years do I have to be an SDR before I can start thinking of applying to BDR roles? I've been an SDR in my current company for 2.5 years. I want to leave this place asap and have been pers… more