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watercooler
Manger, BizDev
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Opinionated
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Letβs go back in time
If you could go back in time and tell your younger self, just starting in sales, one thing... what would it be?
context: I have some new team members, fresh to sales... would love outside (of the company) adviceΒ
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CuriousFox
WR Officer
+13
Senior Account Executive
Respect EVERY title. Remain in control, slow down, be transparent even when it feels awkward, and be kind.
Tons of good advice from your elders π€£
https://bravado.co/war-room/posts/how-did-you-spend-your-20-s-a-24-year-old
Oz
Ozz
Politicker
+6
Account Executive
Agreed - take control, educate and be as honest as possible. Don't be afraid to ask for help too.Β
GDO
Politicker
+7
BDM
What do you mean respect every title?
CuriousFox
WR Officer
+13
Senior Account Executive
Respect everyone you work with.Β
alecabral
Arsonist
+9
Director - Digital Sales Transformation
Introverts can be great sales professionals. Never be ashamed of how you are.
GDO
Politicker
+7
BDM
Exactly! Depends on situation, industry, prospect etc
CaneWolf
Politicker
+12
Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
Don't let the company relocate you if you don't want to go.
el.guap0
Valued Contributor
+5
Account Executive
Detach yourself from the outcome and focus on process over results
Beans
Politicker
+9
Enterprise Account Executive
Read more.
AMOCentral
Opinionated
+1
Account Manager
Improvise, adapt, overcome.
looper1010
Celebrated Contributor
+13
Account Executive
Get your comp plan in writing >:(
CharmingSalesGal
Politicker
+8
Account Executive
Ask SOOOO many questions!
SmallySmalls
Opinionated
+5
Caffeine Queen
Think about where to spend your time and put your effort in the right places.
uncorpse
Politicker
+5
Sales Development
Following more processes instead of freestyling stuff at times.
GDO
Politicker
+7
BDM
Stay calm, listen more than you speak, be honest
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Tons of good advice from your elders π€£
https://bravado.co/war-room/posts/how-did-you-spend-your-20-s-a-24-year-old