To be promoted to a sales manager, do you have to be “The” top performing rep? Or is being one of a few top performers good enough??

What other strengths you can emphasize as a rep to show leadership you’re capable of being in management??

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

If you are one of the top performers, that should put you in the running. However, I have found that getting into management is way more related to politics, who you know, etc...

like

Training, how have you supported your team and closed skills gaps.

like

If you desire to become a sales manager or other sales leader, it would behoove you to show a high level of sales expertise/performance yourself. But good performance doesn’t necessarily make you a good manager/leader. If you have the above covered, then I would suggest seeking other opportunities to showcase your ability to delegate effectively and coach or build others. I’ve seen sales managers come and go because they lack one of the above.

Related Posts

Hi all!

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Have a pending application with Citi for a Real Estate Senior Risk Analyst AVP position, anyone have an idea as to what something like this would pay? Location is Buffalo NY area.

Thanks for your insite!

like

What will be my take home salary?HCL Technologies
Thanks

Post Photo
like

Do the partners you work with get to see your self-evaluation or does it only stay with the review committee? If the former, how soon after you submit your self-evaluation do the partners get to review it?

What has been your worst experience working for a news agency?

like

Trying to narrow down my quarter life crisis. Currently I’m looking at a UX Design bootcamp, do people actually hire from these bootcamps?

like

How do you navigate when you've already accepted an offer, but you get a better one? I'm supposed to start a new role tomorrow but got an offer for the job I really wanted, and it pays 50k more. Is it horrible if I quit while having just started?

like

Lifetime SPGer who is staying at a Marriott hotel for the first time. Platinum gift is 1k Marriott points (vs 500 spg points) and the green choice is 1k points for the whole stay (vs 500 per night)...

like

Is it me or the wifi in hotels is too bad to play online games? How do you people manage gaming while traveling?

Does anyone have travel tips for carrying supplements on the road? Do you tend to just fork up the extra cash to buy single serving supps? What is your favorite vitamin carrier and shaker container?

Does anyone know if KPMG AAS group will cover CFA exam fee and study materials? Thankd

like

Almost every planner has left Publicis Toronto in the past two months. WTF?

like

Hi Guys,
I am working as financial analyst have 6.5 YOE, I have interview with UBS mumbai in compliance role AO level,pls suggest how much CTC I can ask for in interview. My current CTC is 12.5LPA.what max they can provide for AO level.

like

In KPMG India services LLP, will they fire confirmed staff if the performance is less. KPMG India

like

Any one aware of "Intuitive Technology Partners"
Company? Is that really a genuine one? Any one working there?
They are providing parmanet work from home. As checked in glassdoor most of the reviews posted in the month of march!

Can someone help me here

like

Has your building turn on the radiator heat already?

like

Hi guys any one knows about finance partner profile in pwc ?

like

If tcs gives break up , is there possibility to decrease from that amount or not process the offer letter hr informed she has to get confirmation from manager for budget and it will take 2week time ??

If you could take the time to like this post so i can dm, would be very much appreciated! Have a lovely Sunday

like

Additional Posts in Life in Sales

Anyone else noticing that prospects have been more receptive to cold calls when working from home?

like

Have customers in your industry seen budget cuts/reallocation since COVID? How have you all rethought your processes to maintain pipeline?

like

What's a typical comp structure for a client partner and sales director? % break up of base, OTE, etc

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal