haha mines an annual quota, but doesn't reduce the pressure put on us by leadership to get things done by end of quarter.
Selichimorpha
Celebrated Contributor
1
Growth Executive
We're rocking monthly here, not just for individuals, but for entire offices and entire areas. The stress cycle never ends lol
HarryCaray
Notable Contributor
1
HMFIC
brutal...
AnotherOldSalesGuy
Executive
1
Director of Sales
Careful what you wish for.ย When I had a quarterly quota, that meant the company gave me a new quota every quarter (not pre set for the year).ย Of course what that really meant is that the quota would be more than you could hit, justified on a mix of what was in SFDC and a growth percentage on that quarter in the previous year.ย It sucked.ย Hard.ย ย
BD95
Arsonist
1
Account Executive
So you get the worst of both worlds - Great xD
BD95
Arsonist
1
Account Executive
Doesn't really promote success does it? I'm lucky that our team is really transparent with what the company needs to attain and makes sure the target aligns to the OTE we have for our roles without manipulating the percentage earnings against the target. Any extra work we put in to go above target is rewarded accordingly. Way more reasonable and exciting tbh.
GigabitChaser
Valued Contributor
1
Sr Account Executive
They are great. Quarterly quota but have an annual target that's ultimately reviewed at the end of the year.ย
Jewcan_Sam81
Politicker
0
Account Executive
Seriously, this monthly is just garbage
salesVP80
Opinionated
1
VP Sales
The peak is the rush and the reset is the calm before the storm
SaaSsy
Politicker
1
AE
๐คฃ
GigabitChaser
Valued Contributor
1
Sr Account Executive
Haha so true.ย
GigabitChaser
Valued Contributor
1
Sr Account Executive
hope you don't mind but I 100% stole this today. :)ย
HarryCaray
Notable Contributor
2
HMFIC
Haha how did you steal it? Where would this come in handy to use?
Hotlead
Politicker
31
Producer
I'm not calling you to sell you anything over the phone I was just wondering what your schedule was looking so we can just block of 20 minutes for a meeting
r_slash_sales
WR Lieutenant
2
Head of Member Services - Bravado Jobs
^lol
angel285
1
SDR
omfg
Soiboi
Politicker
0
Account Executive, EIAS/Compliance
LOL ๐
icecoldcaller
Good Citizen
5
Business Development Representative
"Is this a sales call?" "No, it's actually a meeting call" has gotten me multiple meetings ๐
TheRealPezDog
Notable Contributor
1
Account Manager
That line is fucking gold!ย Going to employ it, thanks!ย
LordBusiness
Politicker
22
Chief Revenue Officer
I know for a fact, the customer isn't always rightย
Biznasty
Opinionated
1
Lead Business Development Manager
I read in a book... the customer is always right but the customer isnโt always bright ๐
Salespreuner
Big Shot
0
Regional Sales Director
๐๐
salesninja
Opinionated
19
VP
I donโt want to be a poor
beerisforclosers
Politicker
16
Account Manager
But I do want unpredictability in my paychecks!
Don_Ready
Politicker
19
AE
Do you want to do dinner at 6 PM or 7 PM EST?
neversettle
Politicker
2
SDR
OMG.....this is so me. I have territories in all time zones so I'm constantly time stamping everything!!!!
thatdocumentguy
Member
0
VP Growth
I cross the international date line. I'm a pro.
steakalldayerryday
Opinionated
2
AE
Salespeople are literally the best at planning dinners
beerisforclosers
Politicker
1
Account Manager
LOL - this is me
jwils
Politicker
18
Sales Manager
I want everyone to think of me as a resource moving forward.ย
allbusiness
WR Officer
2
Senior Technical Business Analyst
Think of me as an extension of your team.
Eire
Member
1
Enterprise Account Executive
๐ I donโt know where I picked this up but it works.... well it gets brownie points with the managers shadowing your calls and giving feedback ๐
presidentsclubconnoisseur
2
Account Executive
"dont objectify me. Okay, actually, yes, please objectify me into a resource"
Salespreuner
Big Shot
0
Regional Sales Director
Super cool๐ โ
icecoldcaller
Good Citizen
0
Business Development Representative
Love this one ๐
allsetdude
Member
0
Enterprise Account Executive
Too good.ย
exec
Acclaimed Answer
15
Account Executive
the most productive thing you can do once a docusign is sent is to stop what you're doing and wait. don't care if I'm notified when it's opened.ย
CuriousFox
WR Officer
1
๐ฆ
Gotta keep clicking on that envelope to see the details ๐
Savagedoge
Tycoon
14
Account Executive
I tell everyone how I can help them increase productivity by 69%ย
funcoupons
WR Officer
7
๐
Nice
wHaTyAgOtCoOkInG
Executive
3
Solution Consultant
man of culture
Salespreuner
Big Shot
0
Regional Sales Director
Amen!
DadFather
Politicker
10
Enterprise Account Executive
*puts on headset* Itโs go time.ย
wahmsales
WR Officer
10
SDR
I'm in this online community where we bitch about getting hung up on and ghosted.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
9
๐ฆ
Per my last email...
IzzyWinning
Tycoon
8
Enterprise Account Executive
Everything I say is in the spirit of transparency.ย
Bandido
Politicker
8
Client Director
My wife gets mad at me because I try to haggle everything we buy.....youโd actually be surprised on where you actually can haggle.....think about it next time you purchase furniture for example.
DrSmallprint
Politicker
2
Account Executive
I would ask if they offered "Good guy discounts." Drove my wife insane. Saved $40 bucks on a coat the first time i tried. Everything in life is negotiable.ย ย
goose
Politicker
1
Sales Executive
My wife thought I was crazy until I got a tv for half off at Best Buy.ย Blue shirt was happy to apply all sorts of discounts.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
0
๐ฆ
Damn. I need a new phone. ๐ค Got any pointers?
DustFrog
Catalyst
3
Business Development Manager
Close more, so you can make more money, and you don't have to go through life nickle and diming every poor sap working the floor for $13/hr.
allsaasnobrakes
Member
7
Growth Account Executive
I make sure to circle back about following up
beerisforclosers
Politicker
2
Account Manager
Current favorite phrase: "Bubbling this back up to the top of your Inbox!"
steakalldayerryday
Opinionated
1
AE
Also, "bubble up feedback"
Stringer
Arsonist
7
SDR
Just to clarify, you're asking me to tell you I'm in sales?
Broncosfan
Politicker
7
Account Manager
Iโve been told to fuck off today by a stranger.ย
CuriousFox
WR Officer
1
๐ฆ
That's how you know you're doing well at work ๐
funcoupons
WR Officer
6
๐
I'm not trying to sell you anything
Captain_Q
Arsonist
6
Sr. Account Executive
Just wanted to circle up with you to see if the time is right to continue our discussion....
rekled
Opinionated
6
Strategic Account Executive
I invite you to join my LinkedIn network
AutoSmiler
Arsonist
5
Account Executive
You gonna sign that?
beerisforclosers
Politicker
2
Account Manager
Still awaiting that signature you verbally promised me...
Incognito
WR Officer
5
Master of Disaster
I have bleeding ulcers!ย
Was it whiskey? Was it stress? No one knows!
E_Money
Big Shot
4
๐ฐ
I refresh my email more and more the closer I get to EOM.
PresidentSkroob
Opinionated
4
CSM
I now subscribe to a bi-weekly wine delivery service.
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
4
Bravado's Resident Asshole
I like Money
Money
Executive
7
Head of Sales
thx, i like you too
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
0
Bravado's Resident Asshole
Epic! We should hang out.ย
WillSell4Commish
Opinionated
4
VP of Deez
*uses the phrase alleviate concern*
KnightKingORL
Valued Contributor
0
Account Executive
pog
AnchorPoint
Politicker
4
Business Coach
Have business cards in wallet.ย Asks great questions. Listens to what is unsaid. Gets shit done regardless of obstacle. Rules do not apply.
The_Sales_Badger
Notorious Answer
4
Account Executive
I'm a value-engineer
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
4
Officer of โฅ๏ธ
I dont want to make calls today
el_dude
Good Citizen
4
Industry Market Leader - Sales and Delivery
I'm spending my time on this thread instead of doing something productive...
CircleTheWagons
4
Account Executive
My 5 year old son uses give/get negotiation techniques to extend his screen time and makes me shake on it
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