Sales

How do you feel about AI resume writing? I see a lot of advertising for it now. Starting to believe everyone is using it. If that’s the case…what will happen to individuality?

Any book suggestions for sales newcomers?

which industry is hiring the most right now

I am interested in becoming a BDR in tech sales ideally / SaaS but have been having trouble getting interviews. I’ve been applying for about a month. I’m in consulting looking to switch. Bachelors deg… more

Have you had any trouble transitioning in the company and if so how did you navigate that?

What are your must dos before you close out your week?

Getting ahead of other applicants and reaching out directly to hiring managers and showing them I mean business. For the most part it hasn’t gone far… wtf do these ppl want in their next sales people… more

My company’s truck drivers went on strike last year and we lost a lot of business. Our competitors gained a lot. I’ve worked my butt off to get it all back and have finally leveled back where we shoul… more

Is there any social media accounts or websites where you can share ideas or anything and make cash??

Resigning- believe it or not, I have never submitted an officially resignation before. I have been with the same company for 15+ years in various roles. I need to hang on until mid month to collect my… more

I'm wondering if there are any other neurodivergent folks out here in sales?

I was diagnosed with ADHD a few years back. I'm fairly certain I'm going to be officially diagnosed with low-level autism soon.
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How much of your 8 hour work day is dedicated to ‘working’? Not side quest conversations, lunch, interruptions, or meetings. Just working. I calculated and I’m at about 4 hours and I completed more ta… more

Do you think remote work has made being in sales easier or harder?

Anyone worried that not getting more technical (AI, Cybersecurity) might spell doom for continued growth. My sales income is finally great after shitty SDR roles and I’m so scared the shoe is going to… more

Anybody have their productivity fall off a cliff when it's a rainy, gloomy day out? I just want to crawl onto the couch and watch movies all day!

So I just caught myself leaving my phone number in a voicemail and I’m so embarrassed. If I’m calling cell phones there is no need to leave a number but it feels wrong to not leave a number. Does that… more

Had a meeting with CRO for EAE role. Then two back to back, 30-min interviews with a Director of Sales and then VP—despite, having an in-person interview scheduled with CRO/VP of Sales next week. Is t… more

I started at my current company in May. It was a hard year in biotech, but I feel like I got screwed.

The largest account they gave me is winding down operations and going out of business. I can only move the nee… more

Do you deal with any favoritism at work? My manager has VERY clear favorites, to the point where they are given stuff like easier territories to pursue. It's maddening. Is there anything I can do … more

What platform did you land your most recent sales job though? I'm trying to branch out from just relying on LinkedIn.

Does anyone here take advantage of the podcasts and webinars advertised here on Fishbowl? I get notifications promoting them every once in awhile and I’m curious as to the content and if there’s any v… more

Hi All!

I have been trying to break into Pharmaceutical Sales for the past couple of months, and have often been referred to complete the CNPR certification to be further considered. Does anybody have any experien… more

Got laid off

What is your company's toxic red flag 🚩?

Ours is saying we are all a family, pizza parties, we are only focused on the patient( never state the employee), and 0 to 1% annual salary increases

I have worked 4 years in B2C direct sales. Now planning to shift to B2B (Preferably SaaS/FinTech) sales. Any suggestions?

Has anyone been scammed by a fake job on LinkedIn? I just saw in my company bowl where people have been scammed and identities were stolen. Is this common? I typically thoroughly vet companies befo… more

Cigna or Aetna?

Any Canadian Real Estate agents in this bowl?

40 minutes til I find out my fate i think im going to Dutch bros

If someone asks, “how do you close a deal?”

How would you respond?

Anyone hear about layoffs in sales teams? I am hearing some of my saas colleagues getting laid off at beginning of this year

What’s the main reason for laying off sales reps that are hitting quota?

What's your number 1 motivator to do your best?
Mune is my kids and wife. I strive to do as much so we can do as much as we can as a family and I never make work a priority over them. I have a grea… more

Hi,
I’m interested in securing an Enterprise account executive role in the UK.
I was wondering what are annual ARR target’s and deal cycle length etc. Ideally I want to sell HCM software/managed services, but… more

Nothing like the vp sneaking a team call on to our calendars at 10pm

I bought a dishwasher from a local appliance place. I’m gonna call this sales because service is part of sales. I bought the warranty. So the DW went down a week before Christmas. I am pretty handy so… more

Burnout. How do you deal with burnout? Especially once that burnout has been let go too long and you’re in a rut as well. Hard to take time off when your numbers are awful because of Rut/Burnout combo… more

What would make your job easier?
Bigger budget?
Better product?
Faster Software?
Smarter Manager?
Company car credit card etc let me hear it