As a sales person, what is the best way for someone to ask you about your current role?

Question

When I reach out to sales people about their time at a company, I literally ask them if they would be open to talking about the company, their quota attainment, what it's been like and their recommendations to other sales people doing the job.

I also specify I am seeking X role and wanted to ask sales to sales in a personal conversation.

This could be too much for many. A lot of people don't respond at all, and those that do are usually indicating the place is a decent company to work at.

So....as a sales person, what would be the most effective messaging someone sends to you when seeking this information?

Accepted Answer

"Hey I'm interested in learning more about X. What's the best way to connect for 10 minutes?"

Answer

I use LinkedIn with a "Hey, from seller to seller, could you tell me X." One short question. Nobody wants to complain to a potential spy. Once they see you're you, you're likely to get engagement. Then ask the next one.

Answer

Empathy, "Hey I'm wondering if you can help me, you've been at this company for x years, I saw there's a sale opening, would be great to get an inside view on the org and I know there are referral bonuses companies offer so if you feel comfortable with me after we speak you can get a referral bonus too."

Answer

Like @braintanksaid, make it short and sweet and ask for the time, not the volley of questions. Bribe with a starbucks card if you really want the deets. Put your dirty BDR cap on and get that meeting :D

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So, "Each role has its own challenges including mine and yours right" .

Answer

I wouldn't ask specific questions when you first reach out. That would scare someone off, especially if they had a bad experience at that company.

CRAG112

As a sales person, what is the best way for someone to ask you about your current role?

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CRAG112

As a sales person, what is the best way for someone to ask you about your current role?

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