Jobs in Sales

Lately, I’ve been tapped to run a lot more training sessions for the team, and honestly, I’m feeling a bit out of my depth. I’m used to hitting the ground running on individual sales goals, but now I’… more

Any idea what the job market is going to look like for sales next year? Also, for those who’ve switched industries, have you seen more stability or opportunity in places like healthcare or finance sal… more

How do you keep your sales team motivated when quarters hit those unexpected slow patches? I’ve tried the usual incentives and contests, but honestly, sometimes they just don’t cut it. Would love to h… more

Can someone please teach me the art of writing LinkedIn posts about your achievements without sounding like self-praise? Every sentence I type out, I cringe. It could be because I'm really bad at … more

Hi everyone ,I have a couple years of experience in car sales, but I left the dealership side due to the challenges of earning consistent income. I’m now considering a transition into the insurance in… more

No matter what raise I get in my salary, it just feels like all I can do is live paycheck to paycheck. Affording basics and very occasional wants is all I'm able to do. How are the rest of you liv… more

I get to watch a lot of the work that our SDRs and BDRs have to do, and I truly prefer the work of a BDR. I know the traditional path to BDR involves spending a few years as an SDR but has anyone here… more

Do any of your companies use Airbyte? Or have any discussions about using it come about? I've been hearing a lot about how it's revolutionizing the way sales will work going forward, and that … more

'Quietly killing off traditional sales jobs' isn't the most pleasant headline to see on a Sunday afternoon. I read the article anyway and found out about GTM Engineers, which is the first time… more

Every time I ask people for guidance on how to progress or be better in my career, they say 'Read a lot of books, and apply yourself in your job". It sounds great, but what do you do when you… more

Has anyone here worked in pure marketing before getting into sales? What would you say is keeping you back in sales? I'm considering making a shift because I realize what parts of my current job t… more

For those who’ve gone beyond SDR/BDR roles, what worked best for your career? Was it mastering new skills, switching companies, getting into management, building a niche, or anything else outside the … more

If you've spent 1.5 years as a BDR (and got an unexpected promotion as BDR manager), would you stay in the role longer, or would you actively try to aim for an AE role? If the latter, would you tr… more

How good are you with posting about your milestones and collaborations in your career on LinkedIn/Facebook? I saw a post from a brand manager post a detailed paragraph with relevant pictures for a cam… more

Is being in sales really as lucrative as people make it sound? Or are there very specific fields where all the money is in? I know for a fact that tech sales has a lot of money in it because my cousin… more

I can't help but laugh at some of these job postings out there. Companies want all they can extract out of a human being's skill and experience, and for the worst salary I’ve seen in a long ti… more

Starting my first job in sales after a long career in retail. When people say things can get rough in sales, what are they usually referring to? I'd just like to know what to be mentally prepared … more

I picked up a new gig selling Hexaclads at a Costco. It's been very nice to shift from my previous retail job to a more customer-facing job because I was really missing social interactions. But I&… more

I'm about to start my very first sales job at a car dealership. I haven't done this before, and I'm so scared I'm going to be thrown into the deep end of the pool. There has been no sp… more

What types of remote sales roles are currently available, and which new or emerging positions are expected to become more popular in the near future? I’m particularly interested in remote opportunitie… more

How often do you refresh your look in terms of wardrobe? Being in sales, I try my best to always look super presentable, but I feel like I could be overdoing it. My problem is that my older pieces jus… more

Have you had luck getting a job through local job boards? An ex-co-worker was telling me that using local boards effectively can be a great way to find job opportunities, but I've not been able to… more

What was your biggest year in terms of compensation? How many years into your sales career was it? I'll be honest, I got into this field for the money but so far it hasn't been looking so brig… more

Did you ever have to move cities or states for your job? I moved to Oregon for the job I currently have, and I'm starting to feel like it was the biggest mistake I've ever made in my life. It&… more

Has anyone genuinely managed to achieve a healthy work-life balance? If yes, what boundaries did you make, and what's your best advice to make it happen? Do you think it depends on your level or t… more

Have you ever worked as or under a sales manager in a hotel? The local Sheraton in my neighborhood is looking for one, and for some reason I've always wanted to be in a hospitality setting, so the… more

Has the AI wave started to creep up in your job yet? Nothing has drastically changed in my company yet, but my friends who work for other companies are telling me a lot of processes in their workflow … more

What’s a “small” strategy tweak you made this year that had BIG results? I'm waiting for the time that sales will be a 'successful and lucrative' career because so far it doesn't seem … more

I'm very new to my sales job and while I find it really hard on most days, I'm enjoying this challenge a lot! My only problem is I don't feel very supported in my growth and don't know… more

When you think of the best day/ biggest achievement/ largest deal you've locked in during your sales career, which skill of yours would you attribute it to? I think my time in sales is teaching me… more

I am being offered a promotion within my company to be an AE. I believe most BDRs spend at least 3 years in the role before getting to consider a promotion, but I've been fortunate enough to have … more

Honestly, this time that we're in is so fragile. We're all so replaceable, and asking for what you think you're worth feels like a lot. Have you had any conversations in the recent past ab… more

Opp A: Large financial org. 64k base Hybrid 3/2, pays for certifications. Inbound sales. Full benefits. Big logo financial institution. Room for growth. 10 ppl on sales team.
Opp B: Small 30 person co… more

What has helped you be more successful? Following a script or the so-called “sales pitch” or just being candid and having a real conversation with clients. Lately, it's been really hard to get any… more

I'm losing all confidence in myself. I haven't been able to do well initiating contact with prospects through cold calls/emails. I try LinkedIn once in a while, and that's worse. How do yo… more

What's a telltale sign, according to you, that you're over sales and ready to pivot into another field? I've been in sales for over 12 years, and along the way, I've lost any zeal or e… more