Women in Sales

Working moms struggling with baby weight—are you out there? I am so friggin big. I know I’m supposed to love my body and I try to, but clothing it is a real hassle. How can I cheaply get some new clot… more

My role keeps me on my feet meeting clients, so I've mastered the art of looking polished while staying comfortable. Usually it's a sheath dress or blouse with trousers, low heels, and a blaze… more

What are the top transferable skills for sales? I would say communication, both oral and written, and time management/self management. What do you think?

How did Q2 compare to Q1 for you? Any predictions on Q3? We are recompeting a major piece of business, so tensions are high where I work. Is it better where you are? I hope so!

What are some great ideas for meal prep/ batch cooking for littles? I try to do a big glass dish of scrambled eggs for the week at the minimum, but I often fail at that. Please share ideas for easy to… more

I'm the person management calls when difficult clients need handling or when we're behind on quarterly targets. I've covered for sick colleagues countless times and work through lunch dail… more

Please tell me I’m not the only one working my A$$ off every summer Friday! I hear tell of others in sales who get Fridays off or Fridays as half days in the summer. My office likes to work REALLY har… more

Does anyone here have a Costco membership? Do you recommend it? My father-in-law keeps insisting we get one, but there’s only three of us and we don’t have a ton of room for storage. Would it make sen… more

Hi! Looking for advice. I'm disabled but I don't want to go on disability. I have 10 years of sales experience (outside + inside) in multiple industries as I started working when I was 15. My … more

During yesterday's quarterly review, my client's feedback felt like a personal attack on my character, not just my work. I got emotional and defensive when I should have stayed calm and collec… more

Just accepted an offer at a company that actually values WLB (finally!). The culture seems so much healthier than my last toxic workplace. How did you all celebrate landing that perfect role? I'm … more

Help. My husband is not exactly mad at me, but he’s not happy with me. That’s for sure. And it’s because I’m working too much. But I don’t have a choice in the matter! I’m overworked and we need the m… more

As a woman in tech sales, I see so much toxic "hustle culture" content on LinkedIn - posts about working 80-hour weeks like it's a badge of honor. I want to comment and share posts to ca… more

Last week, I closed a deal I'd been nurturing for months - the client literally said my presentation sold them. But when our VP announced it at the all-hands, somehow my male teammate got the spot… more

I need help!!! Just heard from a colleague who’s better friends with my boss than I am. Apparently, my boss wants to do a Labor Day creative CAMPING retreat. I am responsible for creating some of our strategic material, so I… more

Been maxing out the 401k match for years without really thinking about it. But I'm almost 30 and starting to think about my future finances. Does being more mindful of my 401k make me a financiall… more

What are ppl wearing to work this summer? We have a sales guy who just strolled in from visiting a prospect, and he is wearing cargo shorts and a Corona tee shirt. Is this normal?!

I have a very basic question regarding networking on LinkedIn. Is it appropriate to reach out to 3rd level connections to try to get a foot in the door with companies you’re interested in? I’ve reache… more

My colleague has a great relationship with the other team in my branch. I've always considered myself to be kind and thoughtful but as I don't take part in the tea making rota (I drink water) … more

Question for the women who are the primary breadwinners. I cover almost all our bills while my partner fritters away his money, then dares to call me financially abusive when I ask him to contribute m… more

I lost a deal last week because I was told I was being "too aggressive" (ugh, hate that word). How do you push for the close while maintaining that fine line? It seems that it's the men … more

Am I crazy? I have a Zoom informational interview today, and I got dressed head to toe for it. Does anyone else do this? Partly I’m afraid I might have to get up and I don’t want to have on like pj pa… more

I've been trying to switch up my lunch breaks lately, mostly by getting outside for some fresh air or just taking a quick mental break. Besides eating, what do you usually do with your lunch break… more

Help! No raise in sight, and this is not a great time to be job shopping. Can anyone recommend a profitable side hustle? Now that there’s no tax on tips, I’ve seen some ppl looking at getting serving … more

How long is your resume? Mine is 2 pages long, but it’s not all related to sales and marketing. Does it matter how long it is since mainly AIs are reading them? Should I try to shorten it to one page … more

Im so tired all the time, and I know work is part of it. Also, I have had bloodwork—not anemic, everything looks normal. My doctor suggested I look for a new job. How do you find the energy to do a jo… more

I've been in sales for a few years, and I used to always believe that product knowledge and genuine connection are what truly drive sales. As I get older, I'm thinking that first impressions b… more

In meetings, I’m often the only woman and frequently get asked to “take notes” or “keep us on schedule.” How do you shift perceptions from “organizer” to “key contributor”? I feel like it’s only a m… more

I'm considering a management opportunity in my company and have a good chance of getting promoted. With young kids at home, more money always sounds good. But my current job is pretty chill with g… more

A younger male teammate interrupted me multiple times during a client call, then later repeated one of my points as if it was his idea. The client gave him credit, and he didn’t correct it. How do you handle situations where… more

I walked into a pitch meeting last week, and the client assumed my male colleague was the decision-maker. Even after I introduced myself as the account lead, all questions were directed at him.
Has anyone el… more

Really getting tired of my manager. He’s a pawn for upper leadership which is fine but he’s constantly telling me us to do one thing then getting on us for doing that thing and not something else he h… more

I just started working full-time after almost 11 years, and I'm so swamped! By 9 PM, I'm completely done in. Between work, kids, and housework, my marriage and family time are suffering. The M… more

It feels like there's always so much going on, and I've been trying to get a better handle on how much real, focused work I'm getting done each day. Between all the emails, calls, and meet… more

Three months into my first sales job, and I absolutely despise it. I'm trying to learn, but I'm getting zero results. The thought of daily cold calls and rejection makes me miserable. Is it to… more

I’m being asked to create and help implement a marketing strategy for the whole company as well as for a new product we’re introducing. My boss has said to show him I can do it and then we’ll talk abo… more

What are some of the best online resources for finding sales/sales and marketing jobs? I’m using LinkedIn and Indeed, but I’m wondering if there are resources that cater specifically to our industry? … more

Who here is working today? Technically, I am, lol, but in reality, I’m having a very hard time actually doing anything. I’m trying to tell myself not to leave a mess for myself on Monday, but so far, … more

I'm almost 40 and my dark hair is turning white quickly, probably due to age and stress. I've decided to stop coloring since it doesn't suit my lifestyle, and natural grey is becoming more… more