If you have ever read any of my stuff you know that I'm a big fan of sales. There are few arenas where you can actually be paid the full value of what you're worth as well as sales. The reason being it's the lowest paying or highest paying job a person can have if they put in the right amount of work. But with it comes certain expectations and skills that you MUST have.
You must always find a way to win.
You must be great with people.
You must be a great communicator.
You must not let your success define who you are.
And of course there are other fringe variables as well. But these "must's" are tough to come by. Many people are given an incorrect expectation about sales and what it takes to build a life around it. Considering that only 10% of people produce well over 75% of the volume for most companies it leaves a person to wonder why so many people flock towards such a brutal profession
What are some other musts that a person should ahve to succeed? And why do so many people want a career in sales? Post your response and see what others say.
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