Jobs in Sales

Morale is low because “restructuring” keeps coming up in leadership meetings. It’s messing with my focus because I keep imagining worst-case scenarios. I hate feeling this powerless. How do you stay g… more

In my first tech sales job, the pressure to hit quotas has been pretty intense. When deals don’t close, I start second-guessing myself. What mindsets or habits helped you deal with setbacks early on a… more

A colleague hung a piece of art that made my team uncomfortable. I do not want to be the office cop, but it crossed a line. How would you handle it with respect and clarity? Would you ignore it? Menti… more

I’ve been in sales for five years, but my closing rate only improved when I started using CRM reminders and following up more consistently. Has anyone found a similar boost from certain tools or daily… more

In my first few months in sales, it feels like the highs are super high and the lows are, well, really tough. When you were starting out, how did you keep yourself motivated on days when targets seeme… more

Please what are they possible expected questions that could be asked at an initial recruiter interview for Project Manager role at Monzo bank? Thank you

I’m realizing burnout sneaks up in small ways — skipping lunch, staying online late, constantly feeling “behind.” I want to turn it around, but I’m not sure where to start. What helped you when you hi… more

We just had another “quick company update,” which is never good news. I’m performing well, but I’m still worried about being caught in the crossfire if cuts happen. I’m trying to stay grounded and not… more

This is my first year in America, and the country I'm from has no seasons except for a short monsoon. Experiencing fall has been a huge learning in many ways but I'm being told it only gets co… more

What did you do with your first big commission? After working really hard, I managed to close a major client deal that heavily boosted our quarterly sales targets. I never thought this day would come … more

Anyone else job hunting in sales right now? Feels like every role wants “10+ years experience” and “startup energy” at the same time. If you’ve landed a great role recently, how did you stand out?

I'm in corporate sales, and as far as I'm concerned, how you dress and look is pivotal in the field. Some of my coworkers, whom I rely on to help make a good impression with our potential clie… more

The silence after a great call hurts worse than rejection. I keep replaying what I said trying to find the “wrong” line. How do you mentally reset after being ghosted by what felt like a sure thing?

I’m on demo number six this week, and it’s starting to feel like I’m performing the same play over and over. How do you keep demos fresh and personalized when you’re presenting the same product day af… more

I have never understood why when someone leaves a company at least at my large software sales company the job isn’t posted right away. The salary was already budgeted for that FY. Why wait 3-6 months … more

The job market right now feels like dating after a bad breakup- lots of “we’ll keep your résumé on file” energy and zero follow-through.

With a background in providing exceptional customer support, managing tasks with precision, and quickly learning new systems, I’m confident I can add value to any team — whether it’s in customer service, sales, d… more

You know you’ve been in sales too long when you say ‘I’ll keep this short’ and then talk for 15 minutes.

I just saw a job posting for an SDR manager from my company and I'm really confused. We never had any discussions about having another person join the team and I still exist, so I'm not sure i… more

Had three prospects in a row tell me our price was too high—same day, same script, practically. I didn’t even get to the value conversation before they shut it down. How do you handle price pushback w… more

I keep hearing that Q4 is when companies re-evaluate their pipelines and plan new quotas for next year. Does that make this a good time to reach out to hiring managers, or do most people wait until bu… more

What roles in sales are in high demand right now? I've developed strong skills in client relationship management and consultative selling, and I've successfully adapted to both remote and in-p… more

If anyone here works in a company where raises and bonuses are performance-based, what have you done that has earned you either? I feel like I'm doing a lot of things that are moving things along … more

Let’s be honest, half the job descriptions for ‘AE’ are just SDR with extra admin duties paying less that 6 figures

You ever interview for a ‘remote’ sales job just to find out it’s ‘remote… but must live in Ohio’ lol

Anyone in the construction equipment sales and rental space? Curious how your market is doing currently and if it's a terrible time to hop in. In conversations with a mid size company but the OEMs… more

Ever had a teammate who keeps taking credit for deals you helped move along? I want to keep the peace, but it’s starting to feel unfair. I’m not trying to be petty—I just want acknowledgment where it’… more

Sometimes I can’t tell if my boss is thrilled with my performance or silently disappointed. The feedback swings from “great job” to radio silence, and I end up overanalyzing every comment. I know I sh… more

I've been selling flooring, and it's been very fulfilling so far. However, I've been curious about just how broad my horizon can be of late. What do you sell? If you've sold more than … more

Inflation’s hitting everything—commissions feel smaller, and budgets feel tighter. Prospects are cautious, teams are stretched, and somehow the targets keep growing. It’s hard not to take that persona… more

Hi Everyone ,
I’ve been in Ind'l sales (mostly steel) for 25 yrs on the Gulf Coast (Louisiana). I’ve been looking since Dec. and filled out 100's of app. with no luck. . I’ve been doing a couple commission- gigs, b… more

I really like my coworkers, but the work itself stopped feeling exciting a while ago. Every time I think about leaving, I hesitate because the people make the hard days bearable. But I can’t tell if t… more

What's considered good performance in your company? Could you share what performance is appreciated or rewarded in your company? I’ve been focused on hitting my targets and building strong relatio… more

End of quarter has me counting every deal like it’s a raffle ticket. I’ve cleaned up my forecast, prepped mutual close plans, and lined up approvals. Sleep is not amazing right now. What helps you kee… more

I just started my sales career 8 months ago, and I just don't see myself liking this. The pace of it all feels like it's always going to outdo my ability to keep up with it. Does it get better… more

We just had a prospect tell us, “We love it, but your competitor is 20% cheaper.” I know not to race to the bottom, but it still stings when price becomes the deal-breaker. How do you handle price obj… more

What processes have been automated in your company? And how? I've been interviewing for jobs, and I'm repeatedly being asked if I know how to work with this AI tool or that AI process. I can&#… more

I've been trying to get my team to start doing weekly lessons for AI upskilling, and thought it'd be fun if we did it together. And also so we can start to figure out which processes we can ma… more

Question: I was just in a meeting where the consensus was that podcasts are just a fad and are going to go away. ??? I couldn’t believe it bc I know so many ppl who get their current events info from … more

anyone work at Collibra or CloudFlare? interviewing at both and want to get some context on sales roles/quotas