Women in Sales

How did you get rid of a work crush you just could NOT have? For non-work crushes, changing the subject in my head every time they come up seems to be effective after a while. But i can’t very well tell my … more

Sandals! I’m going away next month, and I’ll be doing a LOT of walking and activities but I still want to look cute. What are your recommendations for sandals that fit this bill? PS I’d like to spend … more

Ladies, I'm thinking about getting a tiny, barely-there nose piercing, but wondering if it's worth the potential risk in this industry. What's your take on small nose studs in client-facin… more

Just wanted to share a hack I found out about. My document needed a graphic, which is NOT my skill set. I uploaded the paragraphs that needed a visual to ChatGPT and it created something useful. I gav… more

What are the best conferences that offer networking opportunities for women in sales? My boss said she is willing to send us somewhere if it is worthwhile. Any thoughts? Ideally, it would be in Hawaii… more

My style has always revolved around high heels because they make my simple outfits pop and give me some extra height. But since starting my new job, I've noticed I'm the only one wearing them.… more

I work with women who instantly click with guys - like they're performing this whole "cool girl" act, laughing extra hard at jokes, and acting like they're not like other women. But … more

Hey ladies, I need to use up some volunteer hours before the end of our fiscal year in July.

Any ideas where I can also rub elbows with potential enterprise clients?

Asking because in the past I’ve caught heat for… more

What’s the best part of your job and what’s the worst?
I’ll go first.

Best: travel, luxury experiences
Worst: prospecting 😩😩😩😩

I volunteered to take on an extra project 2 years ago thinking i would mention it at review time and get a good raise. No review that year. Last year, I asked for a review so I had a chance to talk ab… more

AI disruption and recession fears are weighing on me and making me question whether a career in sales is even safe. Being unmarried and childfree means I could chase other career opportunities if I wa… more

What’s a professional dream or goal you have that you are too shy to admit? I sometimes fantasize about starting my own business, but I never talk about it. I’m just quietly learning all I can to mayb… more

I've been in sales for a while now, and I'm doing pretty well in my career. But scrolling through LinkedIn has become a major source of anxiety for me. It's that never-ending stream of "kil… more

Is networking all online now? I kind of hope so, to be honest, bc I am so shy, and that would be easier than in person. How do you network? Are in-person, formal networking events still a thing I have… more

I am looking to increase my technical proficiency. What are the apps or software packages I should know to really lead in sales and marketing. I am not great at Excel. I’m thinking maybe start there? … more

My work friend's upset that I no longer want to have lunch with her every day. I need that hour to myself for personal stuff, like running errands or paying bills. I barely eat anyway, so it often… more

Have you ever been in an interview and realized you were never in the running?! I just interviewed at a university and one of the interviewers made it clear that they will be hiring internally. Why di… more

🎉 Time to celebrate! What's your win, big or small, from this week that you'd like to share? Let's spread some positive vibes!

How is Q2 shaping up compared to Q1? Every thing is so uncertain and unpredictable, I think our customers are afraid to invest in anything that’s not essential. I was hoping I would see an improvement… more

Is anyone else working today? All of my friends have the day off. Not me! Wondering if I am alone. My boss said there’s too much to do to shut down for the day, and my PTO balance says I can’t argue.

So, our office is bumping us up to four days in person, from three. My commute's an hour each way by train, and that added day is just brutal. It's seriously draining my energy and messing wit… more

hi my name is lucy and im 23 years old. i am having investigations going on for mt chronic illness and i am unable to work at a physical job because of my health. does anyone know of any remote jobs, … more

Curious to hear from other Account Executives or sales professionals — especially those who’ve worked in tech hubs like Austin, NYC, SF, Boston, or Seattle.

With so many sales orgs shifting back to hybrid (or subt… more

I'm heading to San Francisco for a conference next month, and it'll be my first time there! I've always wanted to visit. I was thinking about having my husband fly up after my business wra… more

I'm an introvert and always strategizing how to best connect with clients without draining my energy. It's definitely not easy for me. Do you ever feel that the traditional expectations of net… more

What are your sunscreen recommendations? Hi I just started using tretinoin, so sunscreen is a must, but I have yet to find one that doesn’t make me feel yucky. I have pretty oily skin and could use so… more

For those who work at global companies, does anyone have an incompetent teammate who works in another market, say Europe for example but they’re virtually impossible to fire so they just get to stay o… more

I’m not getting enough meetings at work. Any tips or tricks?

I've recently been trying to streamline my communication, which has meant cutting out many of the "friendly" niceties like excessive exclamation points and emojis from my emails. As a wo… more

What are you all doing for Father’s Day? My husband is really hard to shop for, so I told him to go play poker, which he loves and doesn’t have much time for with the baby. He’s doing that Sunday. We … more

How many hours of sleep a night do you get? How many do you need? I am a new mom, and my baby is a night owl, so I’m lucky to get 5 or 6, but i suspect I need 9 or 10. How about you?

I just turned 30, and noticed I don't feel as sharp, ambitious, or energetic as I used to. My job feels more demanding, I'm learning slower, and I need way more sleep. I'm still doing well… more

I was inspired by someone else’s post to say I’m an introvert, and it makes work hard. I’m very shy and have a lot of trouble getting out of my comfort zone. Any tips?

Sales is a rough career choice for someone who has anxiety attacks, but here I am. :) My meds make me feel foggy, so I'm looking for natural ways to get through daily meetings, etc. How do you ba… more

It’s sooooo hot lately! I am not really confident in my body, but I can’t tolerate being covered up in this heat! What do you wear to work when it’s too hot but you still want to look professional?

What’s the best time of year to ask for a raise? I work for a small company where reviews don’t always happen. I’m working really hard, and want a salary increase. Is there a right time of year to ask… more

I’m trying to think as big as I can for the next phase of my career. What are the best places to work for a woman in sales? Especially for mothers in sales? If you have good intel or good experiences … more