Women in Sales

Is the a color you wear to get you motivated or excited to pitch?

What constitutes a "sales leader"? Can someone explain this to me?

How would you go about negotiating pay when given a promotion?

CEO just confirmed layoffs are coming, guess I should start looking 😢

What was your first major win in your sales career?

Recent restructure at my company in our sales org. A few of us on the mid market team got moved around. I got placed on a new team focused on client retention- under existing customer success team. It… more

Has anyone here ever burst into tears over a mean customer? This happened to me today and it was really embarrassing and they looked at me as if I was so lame. My manager told me to go take a break, a… more

What’s one major benefit you have because you work in sales or business development?

I'm planning to do a 20th anniversary trip with my husband in late October in NY. We've booked all the big ticket items. This morning my husband asked me if my work approved it and I thought I… more

Any Account Manager/Account Executive roles remote or Miami based? I work as an Account Executive at Amazon and looking for a new role. Thank you.

How do you deal with rude and pushy customers?

What’s one thing you do to ground yourself before a major presentation? 💭

Have you ever asked to be assigned to another manager? I really cannot work with this person anymore. He talks down to me, makes me ask permission for things I shouldn't have to, and is just gener… more

For those that work with distributors. How do you handle someone putting in crap leads? Or better yet taking credit for sales that have already closed?

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If you could go back and give wisdom to your younger professional self what would you share?

Would you ever take a job just to be remote?

Would you sign a non competent agreement? Even if it was for 5 years after you left?

Work for a Sales Organization with Unlimited PTO, 6/8 weeks STD for a maternity leave, and typical 12 weeks of FMLA. Can others chime in on how they were compensated during their maternity leaves with… more

How did you get started in sales?

Who here has been called pushy?

Do you feel valued at work? If so, how does your manager or co-workers make you feel valued? If not, how can your organization change that?

Happy Monday ladies! What are you looking forward to this week?

So I am told I am "attractive" by my boss, and the other day he said that he has to keep me on the floor among everyone because I am so good at getting "these guys to buy stuff" --… more

I’m getting married today and yesterday my boss asked what time I would be leaving the office today 🤦🏼‍♀️ like bro I ain’t coming in at all you know this 😂

Hi all, what is a reasonable amount of travel for this career? I feel like I'm getting sent all over the place -- about 2-3 days 2-3 times a month! What's your travel situation?

What is one thing you absolutely hate about your job/employer?

Would you suggest your job to your child as a career to pursue?

If you make more than your boyfriend/husband do you feel that it affects your relationship?

Do you feel that you can accomplish everything in your 40 hour week?

Do you start your Monday ready to go? Or is Monday your planning day for the week?

Does anyone feel like the job market is picking up? I've heard mixed. I have friends that aren't getting any interviews and some getting interviews but no offers. Are many people still look… more

Good morning ladies! Happy Monday!!!

I feel like I’ve gotten more No’s than Yes’s lately even after negotiating 🫠

Love finding out I was trained wrong when I started and now I have to relearn everything 🤦🏼‍♀️

Hi all, I want to apply for a Sales Manager position, but I don't feel qualified and don't know how to pitch myself. How would I know when it's the right time or if I'm just in my head… more

Hi ladies, what are your boundaries when it comes to work? I never give away my personal cell phone number, and I never use my personal life or my sexuality to sell a product.