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Is it worth calling the Owner/Hiring Decision Maker of sales job you’re applying for?

I'll be honest and say I've tried it a couple times since I have read in some places that it shows great initiative. Also with some basic prospecting it's fairly simple to get the direct line of the Decision Maker. However, I don't feel 100% convinced and think it may off putting. Thoughts?

Is it worth calling directly?

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Yes, it helps you stand out No, thats annoying and kinda creepy Depends on the niche Heeeyyy Macarena!

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TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

its how I got my current job.

I saw in the job description who the person would be reporting too. so i messaged that guy and we connected and had a conversation which went well and the rest was history.

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

What's the downside?

E_Money

Big Shot

💰

I voted no, but it totally depends on the person.

If a candidate called me I would think it was pushy and creepy, some sales peeps are super into that kind of go-getter shit though.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

What's the worst they tell you? Contact HR?

peachykeen

Politicker

sae e-commerce

Ballsy. No downside, really. Def gets you noticed. Throw down a pint and make the call. 🍻

FattySnacks

Politicker

Senior Account Executive

If you vote no “it’s creepy” are you even in sales?

bandabanda

Tycoon

Senior AE Mid Market

How did it go when you tried it?

If you're bold enough, go for it! I think this is a 100% in your bounds to do for a sales job. Even with a company that you're wanting to work for that doesn't have a posted job opening you want.

playerone

Politicker

Regional Account Executive

Yes, especially if it’s B2B sales

Goomba

Opinionated

Director

Absolutely. It’s the same thing as prospecting when you’re looking for a job in sales. You’re trying to close yourself that should be the easiest goddamn sale you can ever make.

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

I didn't mean to select it was creepy lol. But yea why not. What is the most that is gonna happen? Them say no...so move on. I think it is worth a shot though tbh!

Corpslovechild

Politicker

Inbound Sales Manager

Treat the interview like a sales job.

Pachacuti

Politicker

-1

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

Always call on the top person.

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Is it worth calling the Owner/Hiring Decision Maker of sales job you’re applying for?

Is it worth calling directly?

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