What is the typical relationship between sales rep and sales manager?

How do you feel about your boss?

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CuriousFox
WR Officer
7
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My boss is the only reason I'm still here.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
5
Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
My manager is awesome, one of two truly exceptional ones I've had (where not only are they smart, savvy people, they make me better). The top two managers I've had have been women.
TennisandSales
Politicker
2
Head Of Sales
Ive liked most of the bosses ive had in my career. but only a FEW have actually made me a better salesperson.
jefe
Arsonist
2
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I've had some pretty bad ones, but this role and the last I've been reporting to the CEO. Good bosses nonetheless
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
2
Officer of โ™ฅ๏ธ
I have a really sweet boss rn but he honestly doesn't know how to sell or what he's doing or how to manage
playerone
Politicker
1
Regional Account Executive
Sounds like thereโ€™ll be a lot of deflections in that 1:1 when the pressure comes lol
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
3
Officer of โ™ฅ๏ธ
No pressure, I dont need a manager to hit quota
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
1
Rolling 20's all day
I count myself lucky to have my boss as a boss <3
FranchiseSalesQB
Politicker
1
Franchise Sales QB
I think the answer is in the question, TYPICAL
mami
Tycoon
1
Account Executive
I like my boss, he's a good boss. He has too many reps under him to be able to give us enough attention to be a great boss.
Avon
Politicker
0
Senior Account Executive
She's awful as a human but occasionally is helpful
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
0
Sales Rep
I feel like the ideal relationship is good to get coffee with but not beers for me.
AnchorPoint
Politicker
0
Business Coach
The boss is me so I think he is amazing!!
Biznasty
Opinionated
0
Lead Business Development Manager
Only acceptable answer: my boss is an ally to my sales success and we work together to make sure we both hit our goals
SADNES5
Politicker
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down voters are marketing spies
I've had strong women leaders... No he's. ๐Ÿ˜‚
ChickenDinner
Politicker
0
Account Executive
same. we only have 1 female AE on our team it's such a guy's sport right now! My wife's company only has 1 female AE for their entire global sales team (but she is the top performer heyo) so we are trying to break up the boys club
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Are you guys aiming for management positions (VP or Sales Manager) or focusing for on being the number 1 rep?

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