TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

GoD of Sales

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I have always been in sales, I learned to love it, hate it, get frustrated, excited, all on my own. I have always sold everything, food, shoes, cars, houses, basically everything that they give me the opportunity.

Currently a friend wants to try to hook me up in a company as a salesperson and it would be a more professional environment but I am afraid of not meeting his expectations.

Would you take the risk? tips? avice?

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Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

Sales Rep

Well it depends, what are you currently doing?

Is your only hesitations not meeting expectations?

If that’s your only hesitation, ask about training and ways they will help you succeed. I would ask about there 30-60-90, is there a ramp up quota, and what is the quota. What % of reps are hitting quota

I would look at the academy for tips on selecting and starting your first role

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

Thank you! I will see the academy to see what information I get

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Surely your friend wouldn’t recommend you if he or she didn’t think you could do it. Make sure you ask a lot of questions from the hiring manager and others at the company (as we recommend to anyone looking at a new role ) and make sure the job is good for you. If everything sounds good, take the position, and then do your best to live up to expectations. Sounds honestly like you may be the most demanding critic!

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

Yes, maybe that's why I doubt, I don't want to let my friend down even though I know he believes in me

BourbonKing

Valued Contributor

VP of Sales

What are your friend’s expectations and why do you think you won’t meet them? Have you shared your concerns with your friend?

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

Yes, he tells me that I can do it, but he is my friend, obviously he will support me

Anker

Opinionated

SAE (Senior Account Executive)

I would say that a true friend would actually tell you that they DON’T support you jumping in if they think you’ll fail. Anyone can just say “you can do it!”, but a friend will tell you if they have concerns. Do you believe this friend tells you the whole truth? If so, go for it!

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

a very good point, yes,I trust him

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

It’s simple - if I have a hesitation for any damn reason I won’t take any step forward :)

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

hehe well, you have a point

SADNESSLieutenant

Politicker

Officer of ♥️

Fortune favors the bold and rewards the prepared

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

that's how it is

punishedlad

Tycoon

🧙‍♂️

If it sounds like something you *want* to do, it's always worth a try in my book.

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

Yes, but the nerves are always there

DPRM

Politicker

Ms Sales :)

I'd take a chance, your friend recommended you for something. Good luck!!

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

thank u very much!

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

it totally depends on a lot of factors.

BUT without knowing the details, yes take it.

if you want to make sales a career getting into a professional environment is a great way to make it a bit easier.

assuming there is good leadership, good product, good base salary and compensation plan, then take it!

What are you doing now?/how much do you make doing it?

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

I work on my own buying and selling everything I can hehe

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

Yeah then take a stab at a more corporate role and see how it goes!

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

I will try :D

Maximas

Tycoon

Senior Sales Executive

Well, I would say to pick up the chance if the field you'll be getting to was one of the fields you did good at before!!
If not it could be somehow risky!!

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

Well, theoretically it is a field in which I have some experience

Maximas

Tycoon

Senior Sales Executive

Go for it bro,with much luck!!

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

Thanks! I will do my best!

Arz

Politicker

Business Administration

Take the risk!Sure you can do it and it can be a unique opportunity!

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

Thanks for trusting!

antiASKHOLE

Tycoon

Bravado's Resident Asshole

If you have doubts already, then more than likely you will fail. Gather yourself up, start some positive talk and go for it.

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

Yes, I will do it!

jefe

Arsonist

🍁

You've got some solid advice here. Take the plunge and kill it!

Best of luck

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

Thanks dude!

activity

Politicker

VP, Business Development

Take the risk. Regardless of how it turns out, you take the risk on yourself. It will push your limits and you will learn. Hopefully, it works out otherwise, use the information to find a position that better fits your skill set.

TheManWhoSoldTheUniverse

Opinionated

GoD of Sales

Well, I think I have nothing to lose, right?

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