Sales Leaders & Managers

How much PTO do you have? I have 5 weeks. I feel like the PTO offered to people who work in sales is average - it could be better, and it could be worse.

Who else does this resonate with? Also, I love Beetlejuice and can’t wait for the new movie!

Do you think that lazier people in sales are usually top performing? I’m not sure I agree with this assessment, but I want to hear your thoughts.

What is the biggest challenge you face in your role? My biggest challenge is managing a diverse team with different outlooks and approaches.

Moment of truth: How do you rate your mental health? I think mine is fair, but there are things I can and should do to definitely improve it.

“10 sales leadership characteristics to seek & cultivate” Reading through these, it hit me that, the older I get, the easier it is for me to remain optimistic. How has your outlook on your job change...

What is the hardest thing about coaching?

This is a solid list. I think you have to have purpose before you have anything else. What do you think?

What are you all doing to find applicants for inside sales ?

During a recent acquisition I was told I would now have five new sales reps and a brand new market reporting to me. With merit increases and financial reviews coming up, I wanted to see if someone cou...

Would love your opinion: have a BDR that’s looking to take a week off during the summer. They booked it two years ago. We have monthly quotas…not sure if this is feasible or not. Any opinions??

Our professional development team trains many more product users than we meet in the sales process. Can you recommend any good books for 'continuing to sell after the sale?' We're looking to embed the...

I have been in Sales for over 15 years, since Covid companies and sales is not the same. I believe I am burnt out but what field can I go in and get comparable pay! Any suggestions?

Thoughts on obtaining an MBA?

Anyone either in higher education or worked with and unsupportive management within their department ? I am no longer where I was and it wasn’t until they got wind I was possibly leaving that I was ta...

When Q4 chaos sets in, how do you make sure your team is working hard but not overdoing it?

What is the gentlest way to inform a direct report that their performance has been slipping? I really like this employee and I know they are trying, but I still feel a discussion needs to be had

The morale on my team has been low for awhile. I think everyone is burnt out and feeling the pressure of Q4. I genuinely want to help - any ideas?

Good Morning, Topic: 30 Minute Interviews with Department Store Leadership My name is Stephanie Williams. I am doctoral student at Walden University and I am seeking department store leaders to sha...

Just started my first role as a sales manager. What was the most difficult lesson learned or new skill needed when you started managing people?