Entering PwC as a director after several years in industry. I have a strong technical background and looking for resources to bolster my sales skills. Any recommended books/podcasts/etc focused on sales in professional services?

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Some personal advice is ask to be in every pitch you possibly can. Make it clear you just want to observe and have no interest in the bookings or credit. Literal best way I learned after spending 5 years in industry before hopping in as a SM

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Linkedin Learning has some great content. Book wise, Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life

Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It.

Big fan of Brene Brown for EQ and empathy - Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success: Connect with Customers and Get Results

Also, try some of these https://builtin.com/sales/sales-podcasts.

Sales (especially selling services) is very much focused on listening, relationship building, and most important, storytelling. Sharpen those skills if needed.

Curious how did you get to Director level with limited sales experience?

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Thanks! Very helpful. Should have clarified - have experience in other big 4 and most recent experience in client Corp Dev functions, so not starting from scratch on the sales/client management bit, but rather recognizing that sales will be a critical component of success moving forward. Appreciate the suggestions!

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