Sales

Is there a correlation between setting goals and doing more deals in sales? Sometimes I feel like my boss is asking us 2-3x weekly for what our monthly goal is. Obviously, we want to have meetings and… more

I have still not found a job that pays $50k+ base that will interview me. I've been working as a sales rep for 3 years now. Is this normal?

I know a lot of my Sales colleagues play musical instruments, trying to see if there's really a connection there.

Do you play any instruments? If so which one(s)? I'm a drummer.

Do you set up what you sell?

What are some creative snack ideas that have been a hit when you brought them to offices. My go-to is nothing bundt cakes but I'm trying to Branch out into something new and get some new ideas to … more

How do you handle that co worker that randomly engages you in conversation constantly about non work related subjects? I simple answer then until they get the clue but sometimes they just go on and on… more

Does anyone have a spouse in a completely different industry. Are there huge differences in pay, benefits, etc?

Do you feel as if your job title fits the role you currently do at work?

My role I wear multiple people's workloads plus the hats of two other departments that aren't my role. So I'm being … more

How close was your job description when you hired to what your actual job is now? I was promised a whole lot more support when really I’m just an independent contractor. It’s fine because I’m a hustle… more

Thinking about going to grad school for a MBA! It’s a big investment! Still deciding if it’s a good idea or not.

Ugh. Woke up sick this morning. Luckily we have a pretty good PTO policy. At Sysco we have Sick Days, Vacation Days, and Floating Holidays. My wife only has PTO days they call it. Use it for whatever … more

I was out of sales in sales adjacent roles for about two years before I decided to jump back in. I really wanted medical device/ something hands on but instead went with HRIS as I got a great referral… more

Are you concerned that AI is going to affect the sales industry?

Anyone upset about the fact that you are not going to be getting your family the same level of gifts they have come to expect?

If a job mis classified you. And you can’t get unemployment benefits. Can you demand they pay you severance?

I was promoted to Account Executive about 7 months ago.
My bosses agree the first 3 months were a bit messy due to big company changes and a lack of resources to train me. But I still haven't closed a deal or gotten… more

Does your Job benefits pay for half or more of your insurance policy? Also, I have met people that their benefits cover massages, I want free monthly massages! 😆
My job pays for half my and dependent… more

Does anyone here work in the Canadian division of Heidelberg?

How do you feel about commission only positions?

The reason I ask is because I saw a digital marketing agency “guru” saying he only he only hires from the Philippines at commission only.

I’m new to sa… more

Give me your thoughts.

Job offer on deck: 15k bump in salary I desperately need. Location sucks. Commute will be longer. Benefits are downright awful. Zero hybrid. Not a flexible place. Same work that I do now, might actuall… more

Today’s pet peeve: People who still think it’s ok to hit ‘reply all’ to company wide emails. Not everyone needs to know that you’re congratulating the original author of the email. I have to weed thro… more

Any watch collectors out there? Trying to buy a nice classic watch for around $5-6k any suggestions?

Top Remote/Hybrid Experienced Sales Jobs/Companies hiring right now (if hybrid NYC)…???

Just closed a $32k deal with my AE in less than a week and we’re getting some recognition from the big wigs 😎 Feels good man. Typical sales cycle is 3-12 months

Hello, fellow salespeople.
In your current role, what would
you consider to be your
strongest skillset.
What type of leader are you?
I am a visionary/selfless leader
I am always willing to help my team with… more

If you were interviewing with a Founder at a start-up and there was a typo on the company website —are you telling them about that?

Do you think you have to be motivated by money in order to enjoy sales?

Wow what a blowy year.

What is your luck vs skill ratio when it comes to sales? In comparison to your colleagues? I feel like some of them lack certain skills but end up getting a customer that walks in and is already set o… more

Is every sales job as frustratingly rigid/regulated as financial advising?

I know financial advising isn't only a sales job, but that's what I'm focused on for this post.

I love sales. But as a financial advisor, … more

Been in sales for around 10 years. Starting to get burnt out and thinking about a career change. Are there any recommendations for what jobs/positions I could look into which look at a sales backgroun… more

What’s your favorite trait of your sales manager and what would you do differently if you were a manager?

Besides account managers and account executives what are other sales roles you’ve heard of/ done? I’m trying to see where else I can pivot with my sales knowledge

Do you prefer channel type sales or direct to end user?

Do any of you sell for your family or a family type business? What's that like if you've come from a corporate type sales job?

Hey all, we are looking for an experienced sales person to help us land some business/enterprise clients for our software product. We are offering equity and a nice commission.

Why do recruiters get mad / beat around the bush when you ask about OTE? If you don’t have it, I’m not interviewing til l you do. What is the point of wasting both our times? I’m in sales, money is th… more

My job is boring. I’m salaried and been at it forever so work is finished quickly. Sometimes I play my Switch and my coworker reads. There’s literally nothing else to do, I clean everything top to bot… more