The “Salesperson” Identity: How Do You Own It?

Sales is a game of confidence, but here’s the thing—sometimes it feels hard to fully step into that salesperson's identity. It’s easy to get bogged down by rejection or feel like you're just pushing a product. But, I’m starting to wonder: How do you actually own being a salesperson without feeling like you're just selling?


A few questions to throw out there:

🔑 How do you shift your mindset from “I’m just selling something” to “I’m solving problems”?

💬 What do you do to feel authentic while selling?

🔥 How do you keep your energy up during those tough weeks when the deals just don’t seem to come through?

I’d love to hear how you navigate this balance and any tips on owning your role with pride!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/authenticity-sales-steven-norman/
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oldcloser
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Absolutely bizarre PostGPT. Pure garbage
jefe
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Emoji bullets are a dead giveaway, not that it needed it.

Bonus points for linking to LI as well.
oldcloser
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In the vast landscape of sales.... barf
jefe
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Indeed. John Candy did it best
LegacySales
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Account Executive
I hope Bravado forces you to donate your nicest watch to the commission store. This is such farming, Elevated.
Sunbunny31
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I navigate this landscape by joining my peers in solidarity and snarky commentary right here.
CuriousFox
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Next time @ me so I can join in real time 😆
Sunbunny31
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For realz, where you been?
CuriousFox
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Hell but even Lucifer got tired of my shady ass 😆☠
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Ah, so next time use a pentagram and a summoning incantation.
CuriousFox
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SaulBadman
Big Shot
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I dont identify by my job, its just what I do to pay for the rest of my life.
Pachacuti
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
You don't overthink it, like you are right now. Sales is not some existential exploration. It just is - like a Dr or a Lawyer or a brick layer.

If you're having to explore your personal identity in Sales, then perhaps Selling isn't for you. There's always HR, Marketing, or being a barista.
Justatitle
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Account Executive
this post feels disingenuous
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Junior Account Executive
Take a consultative approach and genuinely seek to assist others.
Get on a team where you sell a product that you truly believe in - that will help you get into a sales "identity" more than anything else.
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